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Interface Communications give a new identity to BMA
MUMBAI: Interface Communications has designed a new logo for the Bombay Management Association (BMA).
The all-new identity reflects the changes that are sweeping management thinking. The new logo is a vibrant expression of contemporary management thought and has been conceptualised to support the new brand experience that the association aims to provide.
Commenting on the design, Interface Communications NCD Robby Mathew said, “Every element in the logo has a story to tell. For example, the lower case used in the logo brings alive a more open culture that typifies today’s management thinking and one that welcomes participation from the younger generation.”
The new logo celebrates a more collaborative culture that is today’s mantra. The letter ‘m’ in the logo also graphically captures this collaboration and the coming together of two management professionals. Different colours cue the different areas of learning, knowledge-sharing and enhancing managerial competencies that bma promotes.
Commenting on the new logo, L&T BMA president and senior vice president (corporate human resources) Yogi Sriram said, “Lord Tennyson wrote ‘the old order changeth yielding place to the new…’. Bombay or Mumbai has seen dramatic changes in its corporate landscape. The pulse beat of business in modern India can be felt most significantly in Mumbai. The pulse is epitomized by youth, color, vibrancy and energy and is ensconced in the new logo of BMA that represents this story of change and robust enthusiasm”
On the same lines, BMA VP and Asterii Analytics executive director Niteen Bhagwat said, “This design is a bold step and is a dramatic departure from the past in design and expression, without losing out on the core values of BMA which remain unchanged”.
The old logo of BMA symbolised management thinking that was prevalent 60 years ago. A person standing on the podium with all initials in capital letters represented a very different style of management, a top down management approach and the authority that management was supposed to exude.
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L’Atelier 1664 returns to Lakmé Fashion Week with Abraham & Thakore
Design platform showcases ‘The Sari’torial’ blending tailoring and drapes.
MUMBAI: When couture meets craft, even a sari can learn a few new tricks. L’Atelier 1664 is returning to Lakmé Fashion Week 2026 in Mumbai, continuing its design led partnership with one of India’s most influential fashion platforms. The cultural platform will once again spotlight the intersection of fashion, craftsmanship and contemporary lifestyle, this time through a special runway collaboration with design house Abraham & Thakore.
Titled “The Sari’torial,” the curated showcase reimagines the sari through a conversation between structured tailoring and fluid draping. Drawing inspiration from the relaxed elegance of French style and the rich heritage of Indian textiles, the collection explores everyday silhouettes refined with signature fabrics, subtle detailing and a restrained colour palette highlighted by L’Atelier 1664’s distinctive house blue.
The collaboration marks a continuation of L’Atelier 1664’s presence at Lakmé Fashion Week after its debut association last year, reinforcing the platform’s growing engagement with India’s creative and fashion ecosystem.
Beyond the runway, the brand will also host its signature lounge at the fashion week venue, creating an immersive experiential space designed to bring together design, culture and contemporary lifestyle in one setting.
Carlsberg India vice president for marketing Partha Sarathi Jha said the association reflects the brand’s interest in supporting creative expression. “Lakmé Fashion Week is one of the most important platforms for fashion and creative expression in India. Through L’Atelier 1664, we aim to celebrate this intersection of culture, design and contemporary lifestyle. We are excited to continue our association with Lakmé Fashion Week and collaborate with Abraham & Thakore to bring this vision to life on the runway,” he said.
Designers David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore added that the collection explores a cross cultural design dialogue. “With Sari’torial, we wanted to explore a conversation between French ease and Indian craftsmanship. Our collaboration with L’Atelier 1664 blends a relaxed French sensibility with the richness of Indian textiles, reinterpreting traditional crafts through a modern lens,” they said.
L’Atelier 1664 is part of the portfolio of Carlsberg Group, the Denmark headquartered beverages company whose Indian arm has operated in the country since 2007. Today, Carlsberg India runs 14 breweries across the country, including eight company owned facilities and six contract manufacturers, supporting a portfolio that includes brands such as Carlsberg Smooth, Carlsberg Elephant, Tuborg Green, Tuborg Strong, Tuborg Ice Draft, Tuborg Classic and 1664 Blanc.
Through its continued presence at Lakmé Fashion Week, L’Atelier 1664 is positioning itself not just as a sponsor but as a cultural platform connecting fashion, design and lifestyle conversations in India’s evolving creative landscape.
