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Anita Dongre shines in Beverly Hills
MUMBAI: Anita Dongre has brought a touch of Rajasthan to Rodeo Drive country. The celebrated Indian designer has opened her 3,000 square feet flagship boutique on Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, becoming the first Indian designer to debut a store in this iconic fashion district.
This new outpost is Dongre’s fourth international store after New York and Dubai, a milestone that underscores her mission of “taking India to the world.”
Co-hosted by Mindy Kaling and Poorna Jagannathan, the launch saw a gathering of South Asian trailblazers from Hollywood and fashion, including Jay Shetty, Payal Kadakia, Richa Moorjani, Deepica Mutyala, and Nidhi Sunil, among others. Together, they celebrated a designer who has long woven culture, craftsmanship, and conscience into couture.
The store itself feels like a serene slice of Rajasthan, its hand-painted Pichhwai walls, embroidered cushions, and bespoke wallpaper handcrafted by Indian artisans. Every corner reflects Dongre’s signature balance of mindful luxury and timeless artistry.
At the centre stands a striking elephant matriarch and calf installation from The Great Elephant Migration, an art movement supporting sustainability and indigenous craft communities. Made from invasive lantana weeds, the sculptures are both art and activism, a fitting metaphor for Dongre’s eco-conscious vision.
“Every creation we make is touched by the hands of skilled women artisans whose stories inspire our work,” said Dongre. “Bringing their artistry to Beverly Hills isn’t just about fashion, it’s about giving India’s craftspeople the global platform they deserve.”
Rooted in Rajasthan yet globally resonant, Dongre continues to redefine what modern Indian luxury looks like: authentic, ethical, and exquisitely made. With her Beverly Hills store, she adds another glittering thread to her international legacy.
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IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
