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  • Black Friday Gets a Lesson in Luxury as Twinkle Khanna Leads Tata CLiQ’s Witty Campaign

    In a mock classroom filled with charm and humour, Twinkle Khanna transforms impulse into insight, offering unexpected shopping wisdom through Tata CLiQ Luxury’s latest film for its up to 50% off Black Friday Sale

    Tata CLiQ Luxury, India’s leading luxury lifestyle platform, has launched a playful and refined Black Friday campaign featuring author and entrepreneur Twinkle Khanna. In the newly released video, Twinkle plays the founder and headmistress of a fictional school, delivering tongue-in-cheek lessons on how to navigate Black Friday temptations with charm and confidence.
    The setting is a mock-classroom, styled to feel warm and understated. Twinkle begins the class with a simple announcement that the Black Friday Sale is now live on Tata CLiQ Luxury. What follows is a series of humorous and elegantly delivered observations, where everyday shopping impulses are reframed as light-hearted life lessons.

    Each moment in the film highlights the joy of giving in to luxury, with lines that guide viewers through their shopping experience. From tips on style to notes on timing, the campaign turns the act of shopping into a thoughtful experience filled with small, relatable insights.
    With carefully curated offers and an editorial visual tone, the campaign aligns with Tata CLiQ Luxury’s identity as a platform rooted in quality, intention, and refined discovery. The classroom backdrop becomes a creative device to communicate clarity and indulgence without excess.
    The Black Friday Sale features up to 50 percent off across a wide range of premium Indian and international brands, including fashion, watches, jewellery, beauty, and home décor. Every element of the experience, from the campaign design to the product curation, is crafted to appeal to the discerning customer who seeks value with meaning.

    As the video closes, Twinkle offers her final lesson with a quiet nod to luxury and timing. When the moment feels right, say yes without hesitation.
    The film is now live on Tata CLiQ Luxury’s digital platforms and captures the platform’s broader vision of slow commerce, where discovery, storytelling, and elegance are given space to unfold.
    Watch the video here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRRWymAiBo0/?igsh=eHVud291YnJtN3Rj

    With this campaign, Tata CLiQ Luxury invites viewers to explore a softer, more considered side of luxury, guided by one of India’s most familiar and trusted voices.
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  • Shah Rukh Khan Brings Quiet Strength to Denver’s Scent of Success Campaign

    Despite hearing loss, the film celebrates everyday grace over grandeur and shows how stature is not about standing tall, but staying rooted — told through Shah Rukh Khan’s lens of personal experience and quiet dignity.

    One of India’s most celebrated men’s grooming brands, Denver For Men, has launched the next phase of its flagship campaign ‘Scent of Success’, featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan. This time, the campaign carries a message that challenges traditional ideas of achievement and masculinity. It turns the lens inward, asking what happens after success is achieved and how one should carry it.
    Denver, part of the Hamilton Sciences Group, has long stood for resilience, purpose and understated confidence. In this new film, those values evolve into a deeper form of reflection. With Shah Rukh Khan at its centre, the message draws attention to humility as the real marker of greatness.

    The short film, released online through Denver’s Instagram, begins with a seemingly ordinary moment. It is in that ordinariness that the message shines. A casual setting. A subtle gesture. A quiet reminder that success does not need to be loud.
    Shah Rukh Khan, who has long inspired with his rise from modest beginnings in Delhi to global superstardom, carries a reputation for kindness and grace across generations of fans. His presence in this campaign is not just symbolic, it is personal. Though rarely discussed publicly, the actor has faced partial hearing loss in one ear since his early years in film. The campaign subtly weaves this into the broader idea: that what people call a limitation often hides strength, and that true stature lies in em…

    Saurabh Gupta, Managing Director of HSPL, explains the campaign’s core belief: “Success is not a destination. It is a discipline. The measure of a man is not how high he rises, but how deeply he stays rooted once he does.” For Gupta, the campaign offers a reminder for every generation of consumers especially younger men to rethink what they celebrate and how they carry their identity.
    What makes the film resonate is its quietness. There are no elaborate sets. No declarations. Just a moment. A reflection. A change in how we speak to each other. And that is what makes it powerful.

    Denver’s fragrance line including its popular variants like Honour, Hamilton and Sporting Club has long held strong retail presence in Indian metros, smaller cities and across markets in South Asia, Middle East, and North America. Its brand identity has always leaned toward minimalism with substance. This film strengthens that position.
    The campaign also arrives at a time when discussions around male identity, public conduct and emotional honesty are expanding. By choosing Shah Rukh Khan, a star who holds mass admiration and personal warmth, the campaign lands both its aesthetic and its ethical stance.

    For Denver, this is not about selling a scent. It is about creating a trace of dignity, self-awareness and calm strength. The film invites men not to dominate a room but to uplift it. Not to demand attention but to earn it through humility.
    The storytelling works because of its emotional honesty. It mirrors the shift taking place across India where achievement is less about applause and more about presence.
    Denver’s choice of Shah Rukh Khan is layered. Not just for his celebrity, but for the persona he represents someone who has experienced enormous success, public loss, personal reinvention and still carries a stillness that defines presence, not power.

    The campaign builds on the brand’s legacy of self-made ambassadors. Past icons like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sushant Singh Rajput were men whose success felt earned, not orchestrated. This continuity reinforces Denver’s focus on substance.
    In a grooming market populated by brands like Park Avenue
    , Wild Stone
    , Axe
    , and Beardo
    , Denver has carved its space through quiet distinction. Its fragrances do not overwhelm. They stay. Gently.

    The digital response has already shown this approach works. In less than 48 hours, the film crossed over five million views across platforms, especially among working men, students, and professionals seeking subtle inspiration.
    Denver’s leadership has confirmed the campaign will continue across regional languages and formats in the coming weeks, widening its cultural reach. The message remains the same that success, like fragrance, is better when it lingers with warmth rather than asserts with volume.
    There is no dramatic close. No loud crescendo. Just an idea that stays with you — like the scent itself.
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  • Kareena Kapoor Khan brings LifeWear to the hills in UNIQLO’s new HEATTECH film

    UNIQLO’s new HEATTECH Cashmere Blend brings 9 percent cashmere to the brand’s thermal innovation, launched in a cabin story with Kareena Kapoor Khan

    UNIQLO, the global apparel company known for its LifeWear philosophy, has launched its Fall and Winter 2025 campaign titled Life with HEATTECH: In the Cabin. The campaign stars Bollywood icon Kareena Kapoor Khan, who appears in a serene winter setting wearing the new HEATTECH Extra Warm Cashmere Blend thermal.
    Shot against the quiet backdrop of a hill station, the campaign reflects UNIQLO’s emphasis on simplicity, comfort, and everyday beauty. Kareena Kapoor Khan is seen experiencing a peaceful day inside a wooden cabin, beginning with still moments indoors and ending beside an open bonfire with friends. She is dressed in the new thermal paired with a PUFFTECH vest, both designed to offer warmth without weight.

    Sharing her experience, Kareena Kapoor Khan said, “I love UNIQLO for its comfort, simplicity and its classic silhouettes. I have been a fan of HEATTECH and have used it for all my winter travels. The newly launched HEATTECH Cashmere Blend is my instant favourite for its soft, comforting and elegant appeal. I love its cozy and luxurious feel and how it perfectly fits in my everyday style.”
    The film follows her natural rhythm across the day, using no narration and minimal dialogue. It is quiet, but not distant. The clothes speak through their function, not through styling. The thermal’s smooth finish, paired with its insulating technology, allows it to be worn as a base layer or a standalone piece. The PUFFTECH vest adds extra warmth while keeping the look light and comfortable.

    UNIQLO’s HEATTECH is one of its most successful textile innovations. The fabric is engineered to convert body moisture into heat, using breathable materials that keep the wearer warm in cold conditions. The Cashmere Blend version brings 9 percent cashmere into the fabric mix, creating a refined texture while maintaining all the features of the original. This combination of warmth and softness supports UNIQLO’s focus on utility-driven design.
    Nidhi Rastogi, Marketing Director at UNIQLO India, commented on the significance of the new campaign. HEATTECH has been a winter favourite amongst our customers globally. With the newly launched HEATTECH Cashmere Blend, we are redefining what warmth feels like. It combines innovative technology with the luxurious softness of cashmere. This campaign showcases the effortless comfort and sophistication that HEATTECH brings to winter dressing and travel. Kareena perfectly embodies the LifeWear values of authenticity and timelessness through this campaign.

    The film has been released across digital platforms, print media, and UNIQLO store displays in India. It is designed to present warmth not as an aesthetic but as a function of good design. Rather than portraying winter wear as bulky or seasonal, the campaign presents layers as natural companions to movement, rest, and connection.
    The new thermal is available in stores and on www.uniqlo.com
    . It is part of the UNIQLO : C collection, which includes the updated HEATTECH Extra Warm range as well as layering options like the PUFFTECH vest.

    Fast Retailing’s vision is to change clothes, change conventional wisdom, and change the world. Its business model is based on creating long-lasting products that are affordable, accessible, and meaningful in everyday life. The new HEATTECH campaign is part of that mission. It brings technology, comfort, and everyday style together into one garment, demonstrated through the grounded simplicity of Kareena Kapoor Khan’s winter journey.
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  • Where Fashion Moves Forward: Blenders Pride Fashion Tour Unfolds with Shahid Kapoor, Tamannaah Bhatia, Raftaar and Ishaan Khatter

    With Harnaaz Sandhu, Anamika Khanna, Namrata Joshipura, Abhishek Patni and Falguni Shane Peacock joining the stage across Gurugram, Jaipur and Kolkata, Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 merges technology, craft and performance to shape India’s next fashion initiative.

    Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 made a striking return by bringing together India’s most influential names in fashion and entertainment for a three-city celebration of style, innovation and performance. Partnering once again with the Fashion Design Council of India, the edition titled Fashion’s Next Move marked a turning point in how fashion experiences are imagined and executed across the country.
    The tour opened in Gurugram with The Futureverse of Fashion, a futuristic showcase led by designers Falguni Shane Peacock. Bollywood icons Shahid Kapoor and Tamannaah Bhatia brought star power to the stage and set the tone for an immersive, visually driven format that challenged the boundaries between runway, technology and storytelling.

    The second chapter in Jaipur, titled High Octane Couture, merged fashion with the dynamism of motorsports. Designers Abhishek Patni and Namrata Joshipura introduced collections inspired by speed and precision. Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu and rapper Raftaar added unmatched energy to the show through their presence and performance, giving the runway a sense of movement and rhythm.

    The final leg in Kolkata, Breaking the Moulds of Fashion Craft, celebrated craftsmanship with a showcase by designer Anamika Khanna. Actor Ishaan Khatter added a contemporary perspective to the presentation that explored how traditional techniques could meet a modern, global aesthetic.
    Debasree Dasgupta, Chief Marketing Officer of Pernod Ricard India, said the tour continues to play a defining role in the evolution of Indian style. “Guided by our The One and Only vision, this year’s edition sets a new benchmark. Fashion’s Next Move is about creating an inclusive and future-ready platform where culture, innovation and creativity converge,” she said.

    Sunil Sethi, Chairman of the Fashion Design Council of India, shared that the collaboration between FDCI and Blenders Pride represents a unified commitment to advancing fashion narratives. “This edition brings together diverse voices and talents. It is a celebration of where Indian fashion is headed and how it can influence global conversations,” he said.
    Blenders Pride Fashion Tour continues to move beyond conventional runway formats. With its 2025 edition, it shaped a multi-dimensional fashion language where performance, expression and culture met within immersive, live experiences.

    Across Gurugram, Jaipur and Kolkata, the tour introduced fresh design perspectives and redefined how Indian fashion can merge creativity with technology while remaining rooted in craftsmanship and cultural identity.
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  • A Slow Build and a Steady Pour as Paladin Wines Charts Its Southward Course

    After quietly building presence in Maharashtra with up to 60,000 bottles sold annually, Paladin Wines expands into Goa and Karnataka, guided by demand for certified vegan varietals and steady year-round interest in its vermouth (a fortified wine infused with herbs and botanicals) range

    Paladin Wines, the Italian label introduced to India under Morgan Beverages, is entering a new chapter as it steps beyond its initial stronghold in Maharashtra into the southern states of Goa and Karnataka. This move, described by the company as a carefully timed expansion, comes after seven years of slow but deliberate market cultivation that now sees the brand move between 45,000 to 60,000 bottles annually.
    The brand’s founder, Rohan Nihalani, who is also co-founder of Cartel Bros. and the entrepreneur behind boutique whisky labels like The Glenwalk and The Glenjourneys, has consistently positioned Paladin as a quiet disruptor in India’s evolving wine story. Its portfolio, anchored by the Draggo Rosso Merlot and rounded out by Prosecco Rosé, Syrah, Pinot Grigio, Amarone, and Dry Prosecco, appeals to a generation of Indian drinkers shifting away from mass-market labels and toward thoughtfully curated imports.

    India’s wine culture is maturing steadily,” Nihalani notes. “We’ve focused on introducing wines that carry authenticity and depth. With Goa and Karnataka now on our map, we’re bringing these wines to new shelves and new palates.
    The expansion also rides on Paladin’s lesser-known but rising star: its vermouth range. Though once a niche category, vermouth has found traction among urban Indian consumers, especially those seeking botanical-forward profiles for sipping and mixology. From just 1,500 bottles imported last year, the company has already crossed 5,000 in off-season distribution, a sharp signal of market responsiveness even outside the peak festive window.

    One key factor in Paladin’s growing acceptance lies in its certification as a vegan wine brand, still rare in the Indian market. As plant-based lifestyles become more widespread, vegan certification has become a quiet differentiator, particularly in urban Tier 1 markets. Modern consumers read labels,” says Nihalani. “They want transparency, quality, and purpose in what they consume.
    Priced from ₹2,499 plus taxes, the brand balances accessibility with aspirational value. Its products cater to consumers who may be discovering European wines for the first time but seek quality beyond entry-level choices. Paladin’s wines are available in boutique wine shops and curated retail environments, and the company avoids mass-market positioning, choosing instead a slow-burn distribution model that emphasizes consistent supply.

    The rollout in Goa and Karnataka began in October 2025 with selective listings, and broader availability is expected in the early months of 2026. Morgan Beverages aims for 30 percent volume growth across its wine portfolio by the end of next fiscal year and targets 20 percent market share within the premium wine segment over the next two years. The roadmap also includes deeper penetration into metro cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai, where imported wine consumption continues to rise steadily.
    Founded in 2017, Morgan Beverages now manages a multi-category portfolio that spans whisky, gin, vodka, beers, wines, and vermouth. All labels are personally sourced, sampled, and approved by Nihalani, reflecting a curation-first approach to the alco-bev space. This attention to provenance, coupled with a focus on education and shelf strategy, has helped Paladin retain its identity as a heritage label with a modern sensibility.

    Morgan Beverages, established by Rohan Nihalani in 2017, is recognized for importing and distributing premium international spirits and wines across India. The company manages exclusive rights to several boutique European labels and plays a defining role in shaping India’s evolving wine palate.
    Paladin Wines, rooted in the Veneto and Friuli regions of Italy, is curated in India by Morgan Beverages. Its current selection includes certified vegan varietals, best-selling reds, and dry Proseccos, now retailed in Mumbai, Pune, Goa, and Karnataka.
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  • Jigger Launches with a Shot of Joy: India’s First Ready-to-Serve Alcohol Built for Celebration

    Created by Anubhav Khanna and Jashan Pahwa and developed in small tasting rooms rather than boardrooms, Jigger’s Litchi Rose, Coffee Toffee and Meetha Paan shots are redefining what alcohol means to a new generation

    For generations, alcohol branding has revolved around heritage, burn, and endurance. It was about ageing, smoky aftertastes, complicated cocktails, and rituals that often demanded decoding. Jigger enters this space not to follow that path, but to rewrite it entirely. India now has a brand that reimagines alcohol not as a challenge to survive, but as an experience to enjoy.
    Jigger is positioning itself as the anti-alcohol, alcohol brand. Not because it opposes alcohol, but because it removes the typical barriers that often come with it. There is no harsh burn. No overpowering aftertaste. No outdated machismo. Instead, it introduces a flavour-first, experience-led approach to drinking that is joyful, inclusive, and rooted in Indian memories.

    Jigger Shots, the brand’s debut line, marks the arrival of India’s first ready-to-serve (RTS) shot format. The trio of initial flavours are storytelling in a bottle: Litchi Rose (First Crush), Coffee Toffee (Sneaky Treat), and Meetha Paan (Late Night). These aren’t just taste profiles; they are curated cultural references. Litchi Rose captures the thrill of first love. Coffee Toffee evokes birthday candies and caramel secrets. Meetha Paan recreates a nostalgic pause on long drives through India’s highways. Each one is triple-distilled, gluten-free, and made using pure Himalayan water.
    There is no need for chasers, no mixers required. These 60 ml double-serve shots and 750 ml celebration bottles are designed to be served straight, poured over ice, or passed around at a party. The goal is simplicity without sacrificing character. Jigger doesn’t just rethink what’s inside the bottle, it transforms how the bottle looks and feels.

    The packaging draws inspiration from Indian fashion and jewellery. Rich colours, gold accents, and intricate patterns make each bottle festive and photogenic. Where most alcohol brands aim for understatement, Jigger aims to celebrate. The design intention is clear: these bottles belong on dance floors, in reels, and in the hands of people who want to mark a moment.
    Jigger’s launch rollout is equally thoughtful. It begins in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, followed by Delhi, Haryana, and Goa. By mid to late 2025, availability will expand state by state. The pricing is deliberate. The 750 ml bottle ranges from INR 1,670 to INR 1,900 depending on state taxes, while the 60 ml double serve is priced around INR 200. This places Jigger in a sweet spot: premium yet accessible, festive but not fussy.

    The ambition behind the brand is larger than just one product. Jigger is envisioned as the foundation of an Indian ready-to-drink (RTD) and ready-to-serve (RTS) movement. A category that’s currently underdeveloped in India, but brimming with potential. Future plans include seasonal variants, new flavour collections, and collaborations with Indian artists, fashion designers, and musicians to deepen the brand’s cultural connect.
    At its heart, Jigger is built on emotion and experimentation. Founders Anubhav Khanna and Jashan Pahwa didn’t come from legacy distilleries. They started with a single idea: that Indian taste and storytelling deserve their own place at the global bar. Their journey began in modest tasting rooms where they mixed, tested, discarded and refined until they landed on the perfect balance of taste, design, and identity.

    “Jigger is India in a bottle,” says Anubhav Khanna, Co-Founder and CEO. It’s not just a drink. It’s our memories, our celebrations, our flavours. We built something that fits how we actually party and connect with friends. It should feel like a part of the moment, not a distraction from it.
    Unlike many imported brands that market western rituals to Indian consumers, Jigger creates something that feels familiar and fun from the first sip. Its storytelling-forward identity also makes it stand out in a category where much of the communication is still masculine, exclusive or overly serious. Jigger’s tone is deliberately vibrant, nostalgic and playful. It invites consumers to pick flavour over formality.

    The RTS format is especially significant in a country where mixers and elaborate glassware are not always accessible or desired. With Jigger, the drink is the moment. And the accessibility of that moment in taste, design and pricing is what makes the product special.
    The brand’s launch comes at a time when the Indian consumer is redefining their relationship with alcohol. Younger generations are more driven by discovery, aesthetic experience and connection. Jigger taps directly into that psyche. It doesn’t preach moderation or rebellion. It simply makes the experience easier, smoother and more Indian.
    Looking ahead, Jigger is not just releasing new flavours. It is setting the stage for a broader lifestyle ecosystem. Events, pop-ups, co-branded products and creative campaigns are all in the works. Everything is anchored in a core belief: alcohol can be rooted in tradition, rich in flavour, easy to enjoy and entirely Indian.
    As India steps into a new era of celebration, Jigger offers a bottle that pours memories, connects people and invites the country to drink not more, but better.
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  • India’s Spookiest Halloween Bash: Wendy’s Turns Up the Fear Factor Across Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune

    Devil horns, unlimited burgers, and haunted diner vibes, Wendy’s teams up with Rebel Foods to bring a Halloween rave experience like no other.

    In a growing trend of themed pop-up events across Indian cities, Wendy’s is marking Halloween with a one-night transformation of its outlets in Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune. On October 31, the American fast food chain will host the Wendy’s Rave – Halloween Edition, blending elements of street-style décor, light entertainment, and unlimited food to create a festive gathering rooted in global youth culture.

    Organised in collaboration with Rebel Foods, the event will see Wendy’s outlets turned into night-themed spaces with ambient lighting, costumed staff, curated music, and Halloween-inspired elements like glowing devil horn headbands. According to the organisers, the experience aims to offer more than a typical themed promotion drawing from live entertainment and social dining trends already visible in urban India.
    What sets this event apart is its format a three-city edition that offers unlimited burgers, fries, beverages and desserts at a flat entry price of ₹299. The set-up includes surprise performances and intermittent jump scares designed to evoke Halloween atmospheres common to nightclubs or immersive events in the West. The musical selection will range from Bollywood remixes to electronic sets, providing a sonic backdrop that supports the party-like format.

    Speaking to the intent behind the initiative, Nishant Kedia, Chief Marketing Officer at Rebel Foods, noted that the event is an invitation to communities to come together in a way that’s playful and expressive, adding that the campaign ties in with a larger movement of cultural adaptation in QSR spaces.
    Wendy’s is one of several brands experimenting with nightlife-adjacent themes in the Indian quick-service space, which continues to expand both offline and digitally. The collaboration with Rebel Foods, which manages Wendy’s operations in India through its cloud-kitchen model, has enabled more agile activations across cities.

    India’s quick commerce and experience economy are seeing rapid adoption among younger urban consumers, many of whom are looking for new ways to participate in global festivals and social rituals. With themed food events becoming a touchpoint for this demographic, Halloween is emerging as an unexpected but growing occasion in Indian metros.
    While the long-term impact of such one-day events on brand loyalty remains to be seen, the turnout and reception from this year’s Halloween edition may set the tone for similar format experiments in the coming months.
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  • Mazzo’s New Menu at Marriott Executive Apartments Hyderabad Celebrates South India with Memory, Elegance, and Flavour

    Curated by Chef Suresh Rajan Pillai, the refreshed menu draws from temple-town kitchens, Malaysian-Indian roots, and rooftop dining sensibilities, offering a modern take on South India’s soul food

    Perched atop Marriott Executive Apartments Hyderabad, Mazzo’s rooftop opens to a new chapter in modern Indian dining with a menu that speaks in the language of memory and reinvention. Curated by Chef Suresh Rajan Pillai, the refreshed offering travels through temple towns and toddy shops, verandas, and spice-laced streets drawing from the chef’s Malaysian lineage and Madurai roots to reinterpret South Indian traditions with grace and restraint.
    Every dish is designed with a story. The velvety Wild Mushroom Cappuccino, served with crisp goat cheese crostini, pairs comfort with finesse, while the Tarbooz-e-Murabba playfully brings pickled watermelon to a fine-dining table. The Rajwadi Dhungar Paneer adds smoky drama to a vegetarian plate, and the Shahi Chicken Burger balances Mughlai depth with the flaky embrace of a Malabar parotta. Each course is carefully constructed to offer warmth and innovation in equal measure.

    Ashwin Vaidya, General Manager, Marriott Executive Apartments Hyderabad, describes the new direction as “a return to comfort, elevated by elegance, where Hyderabad’s cosmopolitan palate meets regional storytelling on every plate.
    The cocktail program curated by The Mixology Studio deepens this regional homage. Using ingredients like gongura, vetiver, palm jaggery, and filter coffee, drinks like Filter Flip and Paan-e-Mahal reimagine Hyderabad’s Nizami heritage through a Southern gaze. These cocktails serve as liquid companions to the dishes, rich in storytelling and structure.

    Desserts include a reimagined Sheer Khurma, where festive sweetness is rebalanced with finesse a final nod to tradition and thoughtfulness. Whether for a family dinner, a business lunch, or sunset cocktails, the menu invites diners into a slower, shared experience of South India’s layered culinary identity.
    Chef Pillai sums it up best: “Every dish is a lived memory, meant to be retold at the table.”

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  • Menswear Meets Mythology in Surbhi Pansari’s Algiz Autumn-Winter 2025 Collection

    With structured jackets, rich velvets, and symbolic embroidery, the line offers a new take on wedding dressing for men

    Menswear designer Surbhi Pansari has introduced her Autumn-Winter 2025 collection Algiz – The Divine Protection, a seasonal line that draws on medieval imagery, runic symbols, and Gothic forms to shape formalwear for winter ceremonies. Built on the foundation of structure, fabric, and symbolic intent, the collection offers new direction in occasion dressing for men.
    Named after the Algiz rune, a symbol representing protection and energy, the collection builds a quiet visual vocabulary that connects European architectural detail with Indian formal aesthetics. Rather than imposing theme onto garment, the design process reveals itself in small elements pleated jackets, structured kurtas, and embroidery that sits within the form rather than above it.

    Each piece carries references from medieval Europe, whether through pointed construction, ribbed contours, or elongated layering. The design language is shaped by proportion and surface, keeping the focus on geometry and form. This is menswear informed by history, but constructed with purpose and restraint.
    The garments use velvets, silks, cotton blends, and linen, combining warmth with movement. While intended for winter, the collection is responsive to multiple climates and formats. Pieces can be worn through wedding season, formal receptions, or cultural events that call for refined dressing without visual weight.

    Symbolic work appears across jackets and kurtas. The Viking Vegvisir, Runes, and architectural motifs like the quatrefoil are introduced through threadwork and hand-finished embellishments. Specific elements such as the Wings of Eternity, Birds of Paradise, and botanical references emerge in embroidery across collars, shoulders, and sleeve edges. Techniques include Zardozi, bead placement, sequin work, and mixed embroidery finishes. Surfaces are active but not theatrical, designed to hold their presence in light or motion without excess.
    Colours are drawn from night and stone. Midnight Blue, Egyptian Blue, and Black provide the structural base. Dusky Pink appears in select pieces, while a muted gold referred to as Sanctum Gold in the designer’s notes acts as an occasional highlight. The palette avoids high contrast, focusing instead on depth and reflection.

    Speaking about the intent behind the collection, Surbhi Pansari notes, “With Algiz, I wanted to show that faith and design can exist together without becoming costume. The collection respects personal history and believes in precision. Nothing is decorative unless it holds meaning.” This approach defines the entire offering, where garments function beyond aesthetic.
    Outfits include bandhgalas, jackets, layered kurtas, and minimal tuxedos, designed to be worn across multiple events. Styling remains understated. Each garment can be worn with or without accessories. Emphasis is placed on form, movement, and surface, not layering or theatrical additions.

    While the line looks to the past for visual anchors, it remains firmly placed in current menswear needs. The pieces respond to the reality of the winter wedding season, where the wearer requires structure, visual rhythm, and comfort in equal measure.
    Surbhi Pansari’s Algiz Autumn-Winter 2025 line is now available through appointment at the designer’s Mumbai studio and through selected retail spaces. Custom fittings and made-for-order services are available for wedding stylists and individuals preparing for the upcoming season.
    This is not menswear driven by seasonal themes or fashion cycles. It is design built on intention, shaped by historical forms, and delivered with control. The focus remains steady: strong material, refined construction, and garments that carry meaning without asking for attention.
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  • Cate Blanchett and Roger Federer Feature in UNIQLO HEATTECH Cashmere Collection as Global Brand Ambassadors

    UNIQLO expands its HEATTECH line with a cashmere blend, as longtime ambassadors Blanchett and Federer front the winter collection

    As colder months settle across key global markets, UNIQLO unveils its latest evolution in everyday winterwear through the HEATTECH Extra Warm Cashmere Collection. The campaign brings back long-standing Global Brand Ambassadors Cate Blanchett and Roger Federer, each representing UNIQLO’s commitment to functional, timeless design with a personal edge.
    The latest HEATTECH update integrates a 9% cashmere blend into its core fabric, offering enhanced softness and increased warmth while maintaining its lightweight comfort. According to UNIQLO, the new composition is approximately 1.5 times warmer and 30 percent lighter than standard HEATTECH. Designed to be worn from early fall through to early spring, the collection retains its simple design language but elevates it with subtle material refinement. The menswear range includes both turtleneck and crew neck variations, while the womenswear line is expanded with two new colourways and a longer sleeve design for added layering flexibility.

    Australian actor and producer Cate Blanchett returns to the campaign wearing the WOMENS HEATTECH Extra Warm Cashmere Blend Turtleneck. Known globally for her critically acclaimed performances in films such as Carol, Blue Jasmine, and Tár, Blanchett also holds recognition for her humanitarian work and advocacy for climate action. She brings a sense of lived-in sophistication to the campaign that aligns with UNIQLO’s LifeWear concept clothing created with everyday utility, comfort, and clarity of design.
    Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer appears in the MENS HEATTECH Extra Warm Cashmere Blend Crew Neck T-shirt, presenting a confident, relaxed aesthetic suited for movement and modern living. Having held the world number one ATP ranking for a record-breaking 237 consecutive weeks, Federer now dedicates much of his time to expanding educational opportunities through the Roger Federer Foundation. His association with UNIQLO continues to reflect a shared alignment on substance and impact beyond the sport.

    Both Blanchett and Federer have served as UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassadors for several years. Their ongoing involvement signifies the brand’s commitment to working with individuals who embody real-world values, global influence, and purpose. Rather than short-term endorsements, their participation is positioned as long-term collaboration—giving voice to the practicality, integrity, and subtle elegance that UNIQLO aims to deliver through its clothing.
    UNIQLO HEATTECH has become a staple across regions experiencing seasonal shifts. With the addition of cashmere, the new line sits at the intersection of utility and softness offering thermal functionality without excess bulk. This positions the collection well for urban consumers looking for pieces that support everyday movement while maintaining tactile comfort.

    Part of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., UNIQLO has built a global footprint with more than 2,500 stores operating across Asia, Europe, and North America. The brand’s continued global expansion has been supported by product lines like HEATTECH, which offer minimalist design and engineering-led performance at scale. As climate conditions grow more volatile and consumer preferences lean toward thoughtful layering, HEATTECH remains a consistent wardrobe base—evolving quietly with each new season.
    Blanchett and Federer remain central to that narrative, not as stylistic add-ons, but as individuals whose lived experiences and public work reflect the values UNIQLO continues to centre. Whether through stage, sport, or social advocacy, their involvement gives the HEATTECH collection a layer of credibility that resonates across markets.
    The campaign, rooted in global familiarity and material innovation, carries forward the UNIQLO LifeWear philosophy without disruption. The result is a winterwear line that is neither trend-driven nor overly technical but practical, considered, and quietly luxurious.
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