https://www.robbreportindia.com/food-and-drink/gastronomy/first-take-azulian-house-brings-botanicals-agave-and-pastel-dreams-together-in-bengaluru https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-11/entezypg/one-13.jpg The Azulian House at The Leela Palace Bengaluru is inspired by the blue agave plant and positions itself less as a restaurant and more as an immersive botanical residence. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-11/0letds59/one-16.jpg The concept draws from Bengaluru’s botanical legacy, envisioned as an ode to the botanists and gardens that shaped the city’s cultural identity. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-11/gb9tmxmp/one-14.jpg The menu by Chef Mir Zafar Ali interprets Latin American flavours with restraint, freshness, and global influences while highlighting herbs and botanical narratives. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-11/3wg9h37l/one-15.jpg The beverage programme focuses heavily on agave spirits and mezcal, featuring rare labels alongside signature cocktails like Flame of Tucson, Roselle & Rain, and Tah Pisco Sour. robbreportindia en 2026-05-11T11:31:44.179Z First Take: Azulian House Brings Botanicals, Agave, and Pastel Dreams Together in Bengaluru Azulian House https://www.robbreportindia.com/style/fashion-and-beauty/how-pankaj-s-chadha-turns-artisanal-lineage-into-museum-grade-fashion https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-11/4j3yx5px/one-9.jpg Pankaj S Chadha approaches couture as a living archive of Indian craft, where garments become repositories of heritage, artisanal lineage, and material memory. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-11/goo0gx1v/one-8.jpg Through his atelier Pankaj S Heritage, he works closely with up to sixth-generation artisans, positioning inherited craftsmanship at the centre of contemporary luxury fashion. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-11/re633t2f/one-10.jpg Philosophical frameworks such as navarasa, shringar, Vedic astrology, and his self-described “Venus dominant” sensibility deeply influence his design language and pursuit of beauty. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-11/qo52gpki/one-11.jpg He sees the future of luxury fashion shifting towards provenance, slow craftsmanship, spiritual resonance, and meaningful heirloom-quality garments rather than trend-driven consumption. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-11/4oigc7pw/one-12.jpg His approach to preservation focuses on positioning rare embroidery and textile techniques as ultra-luxury, museum-standard work rather than treating craft conservation as charity. robbreportindia en 2026-05-11T08:29:10.129Z How Pankaj S Chadha Turns Artisanal Lineage into Museum-Grade Fashion Pankaj S Chadha https://www.robbreportindia.com/style/fashion-and-beauty/masters-of-luxury-how-indias-leading-designers-are-reimagining-couture-and-craftsmanship https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-07/7rpa2dl7/3.jpg https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-07/7nl59hhh/Calico-Museum-12.jpg From left: Ritu Kumar is often called the first lady of Indian fashion;a model in a sari and jacket ensemble by Kumar. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-07/mv2ro7ml/Calico-Museum-13.jpg From left: Mukherjee wants to create India’s first global luxury brand before he runs out of time; A model in a creation from Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s bridal collection, The New World. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-07/fvdvf3sg/Calico-Museum-14.jpg From left: Sanjay Garg of Raw Mango believes that constant design intervention is required for textile craft to survive; Garg drew inspiration from India’s flower markets for his collection titled, It’s Not About the Flower. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-07/9wg9zgyt/Calico-Museum-15.jpg From left: Siddharth Kasliwal’s conversations with designer Oscar de la Renta and historian Martand Singh had a profound influence on his approach to design; The turtle brooch with navratna gemstones. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-07/bhzsh7wj/Calico-Museum-16.jpg From left: Jewellery designer Sunita Shekhawat moved away from the traditional colours of white, red, and green long associated with meenakari; the designer uses traditional enamelling techniques in her meenakari creations https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-07/v89fxzsc/Calico-Museum-18.jpg At a time when speed and scale often take precedence, CEO and creative head of Amrapali and RR Circle member Tarang Arora has chosen to invest in craftsmanship https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-05-07/4dd071it/Calico-Museum-17.jpg From left: Designer Tarun Tahiliani celebrated his 30-year journey in fashion with his collection, Ever-more; Tahiliani has played a defining role in reimagining how Indian women dress. . robbreportindia en 2026-05-10T04:30:00.000Z Masters of Luxury: How India’s Leading Designers Are Reimagining Couture and Craftsmanship Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Ritu Kumar, Sanjay Garg, Siddharth Kasliwal, Sunita Shekhawat, Tarang Arora, Tarun Tahiliani