Brands
Mumbai gets its haute moment as Galeries Lafayette opens in Kala Ghoda
MUMBAI: Mumbai’s luxury skyline just got its most fashionable new landmark. This Saturday, 8 November 2025, the iconic Galeries Lafayette, the Parisian temple of couture and culture throws open its gilded doors in the heart of Kala Ghoda, inside the restored Turner Morrison and Voltas House buildings. The debut marks the French retail legend’s first flagship in India, in partnership with the Aditya Birla Group, fusing 130 years of Parisian chic with Mumbai’s pulsating cultural energy.
Spread across a sprawling 90,000 sq. ft., the flagship is more than a store, it’s a stage for style. Designed by London-based Virgile + Partners, the space blends art, architecture, and avant-garde retail. Expect over 250 global brands across couture, ready-to-wear, beauty, and accessories, including some of the most coveted names in fashion, curated for both men and women.
From haute couture to streetwear, from skincare to fragrance, the store promises to be a fashion symphony under one roof, reflecting how India’s new luxury consumer moves seamlessly between tradition and trend.
“India today is shaping a new global language of luxury, one defined by culture, confidence, and contemporary expression,” said Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited CEO for international brands Sathyajit Radhakrishnan. “Galeries Lafayette Mumbai is designed for a generation of shoppers who seek experiences beyond the product where discovery, emotion, and design merge into a personal journey.”
The flagship’s allure goes beyond racks and runways. Private lounges, concierge services, personal stylists, and rotating art installations turn shopping into an immersive experience. With its calendar of design-led events, Galeries Lafayette Mumbai positions itself not just as a retail destination, but as a cultural hub for the city’s creative class.
For the French maison, this marks a defining chapter in its international expansion. For Mumbai, it’s a homecoming of sorts, a meeting of two worlds where the romance of Rue La Fayette meets the rhythm of Fort.
Store address: Turner Morrison Building, 16 G Vaidya Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai.
Timings: Open daily from 11 am to 10 pm.
As the lights come up on this magnificent space, Galeries Lafayette Mumbai isn’t just opening a store, it’s opening a new chapter in India’s luxury story, one shimmering sequin at a time.
Brands
Malaika Arora launches Maejoy accessories brand with Myntra partnership
New label debuts with 250 plus handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery.
MUMBAI: When style meets sparkle, a new brand is ready to take centre stage. Actor and entrepreneur Malaika Arora has launched a lifestyle accessories label called Maejoy, developed in collaboration with Exceed Entertainment and Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL), the B2B wholesale arm of Myntra. The brand enters the market with a debut collection of more than 250 styles spanning handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery, two categories that continue to define everyday personal style for modern consumers.
The handbag lineup includes crossbody bags, structured shoulder bags, bucket bags, totes, backpacks, clutches and workwear inspired designs. The pieces are crafted using materials such as synthetic leather, raffia, braids, satin, rhinestones and metallic finishes.
Alongside the bags, Maejoy has introduced a jewellery range featuring lab grown diamond rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and tennis bracelets. The pieces are set in 925 sterling silver bases with gold, silver and rose gold tones, and include diamonds certified by IGI and GCI.
Positioned as a premium yet accessible accessories label, Maejoy is built around the philosophy “The Joy of Being Me”, aiming to blend aspirational fashion with everyday usability. The brand’s positioning centres on three pillars: authenticity, empowerment and accessibility.
Arora described the venture as a natural extension of her long association with fashion and personal style.
“Maejoy is a labour of love. Throughout my career, whether on screen, in business or through personal style, I have always believed fashion should feel empowering yet effortless. The Joy of Being Me celebrates individuality while making global fashion trends more accessible,” she said.
MJIPL, CXO and head of house of brands Suman Saha said the brand brings together Arora’s style perspective with a strong opportunity in the accessible premium accessories segment.
“Maejoy combines Malaika Arora’s distinctive style sensibility with fashion forward designs that we believe will resonate strongly with consumers looking for elevated yet wearable accessories,” he said.
Exceed Entertainment CEO Afsar Zaidi added that building celebrity led brands requires balancing authenticity with market viability.
“Malaika commands respect both as a fashion icon and a businesswoman. Bringing her creative vision together with Myntra’s brand building expertise creates a strong foundation for Maejoy,” he said.
The collection is available exclusively on Myntra through its website and mobile app, making the brand accessible to millions of shoppers across India as it steps into the competitive lifestyle accessories space.
