Brands
Take the Audi Q2 for a virtual spin on Instagram
NEW DELHI: German luxury car manufacturer Audi has debuted in the world of Instagram filters for the launch of its latest premium all-rounder – the Audi Q2. Conceptualised by BBH India and executed by Alive Now, the AR filter offers an immersive gamified experience of driving this machine to tech-savvy target audiences.
One can access the filter by tapping on the story section of Instagram on their phones and searching for the Audi Q2 City Run filter. Once it loads, the filter allows the user to select between three cities – Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, where they want to drive their Audi Q2 in. Each city is brought alive with illustrations of key landmarks and obstacles making the experience highly personal and localised.
With games being a great new trending way for audiences to interact with their favourite brands online, the brand decided to go the same route, said Audi India head of marketing and PR Gaurav Sinha. “Curating engaging content for our social audiences is the key element of communication design for us at Audi India. The unique and interactive AR filter game developed for the Audi Q2 allows users to select a city and virtually drive through it. We received tremendous positive feedback from our audiences and network on this activity.”
BBH-PWW India CEO and CCO Russell Barrett added, “We're always looking for new ways to bring ideas to life. Gaming has been at the forefront of digital engagement and we felt it was the perfect way to highlight the Audi Q2 for what it is – the perfect luxury car that can do it all. And putting the users in their very own cities just makes it all the more relatable.”
Audi Q2 was unveiled in India in October 2020 and sports a bold design, 190hp, 2.0 LTFSI engine, progressive steering and quattro. It seamlessly combines exemplary functionality with luxury appeal, making it perfectly suited for everyday driving and a capable companion on adventure trips.
There have been a number of brands that have utilised Instagram AR filters to promote their products, the most recent being the PS 5. Other brands like Adidas, Gucci, Swiggy, etc are also running their AR filters on the platform. Content creators and artists like comedian-actor Vir Das and content creator Dolly Singh, etc also offer unique AR filters on the image sharing social network.
Brands
Raymond unveils Chairman’s Collection luxury store in Bandra
New 11,000 sq ft flagship redefines menswear retail with couture experience.
MUMBAI: Raymond has just raised the bar for luxury shopping in India by turning a store into a full-blown sartorial journey. The iconic menswear brand has launched its Chairman’s Collection flagship store in the heart of Bandra, Mumbai. Spanning over 11,000 square feet across two levels, the stunning space opened on the weekend of 10 April and offers a bold, immersive experience that blends fine menswear, evolved design, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drawing inspiration from Renaissance and Baroque aesthetics with a contemporary European sensibility, the store is rooted in Indian craftsmanship while reflecting a distinctly global identity. It is divided into three distinct worlds:
- Modern Opulence – Casual Couture: Elevated casualwear featuring printed silk shirts, embroidered denim, and statement separates.
- Power Dressing – Contemporary Heirlooms: Exquisite suits in world-class fabrics, embellished jackets, and Indo-Western silhouettes.
- Art, Heritage & Experimentation – Indian Renaissance: Artisanal garments combining Renaissance-inspired prints with traditional techniques like zardozi and hand embroidery.
Beyond apparel, the store offers fine jewellery (including lab-grown diamonds), curated fragrances, and luxury watches, creating a holistic luxury destination. The experience is appointment-led, ensuring personalised service including bespoke tailoring and styling.
Raymond Lifestyle Limited, CEO Satyaki Ghosh said, “Chairman’s Collection reflects the pride of creating international-quality luxury, made in India, for the modern Indian man. This is a logical brand evolution towards launching a first-of-its-kind couture experience in India.”
The store also features gallery-style displays, a refined tailoring zone, and curated collectibles, including Formula 1-inspired models and Art Deco pieces, reflecting the Chairman’s passion for automobiles and fine art.
In a market increasingly hungry for meaningful luxury, Raymond has moved beyond traditional retail to create a space that doesn’t just dress a man, it defines his lifestyle. With the Chairman’s Collection, the brand is proving that true luxury in India is no longer just about what you wear, but how you experience it.
This new flagship is more than a store, it’s a statement that Indian luxury has arrived, and it’s dressed to impress.
