Luxe Insider with Anita Khatri

In this episode, we speak with Rajiv Popley, Director of India’s legendary jewellery design brand, the Popley Group. We speak to Rajiv about who the Indian jewellery consumer is, what they’re looking for, how jewellery-buying in India has evolved, and what the future holds for this industry.

It’s wedding season! And, the Indian wedding industry is recovering from the setbacks of the pandemic with big fat Indian weddings back in full swing. To learn more about the most sought-after wedding destinations, navigating through vendors and more, we have with us Parthip Thyagarajan, the co-founder and CEO of India's leading bridal media brand, WeddingSutra.com. Potential brides and grooms, this one’s for you! 

We have a special episode lined up for you this week! Anita Khatri spent November 24th to November 28th at the Dubai Watch Week 2021, where she spoke with the independent watchmakers and a few masterminds behind some of the extraordinary timepieces around the globe. 

Come immerse yourself in the stories behind these brands and the highlights from Dubai Watch Week 2021.

Show Notes: 

Find some of the exclusive timepieces Anita discovered at the Dubai Watch Week on her Instagram here.

And Anita's detailed piece on the Dubai Watch Week here.

Why are watches so expensive? And if you are looking for one, how do you know which one to buy from the sea of options out there? Anita’s journey with luxury began with watches, and in this episode she answers these questions while taking you on a sojourn through the world of watches. 

From two sewing machines loaned by her father to becoming one of the largest fashion brands in India, Anita Dongre’s success journey is nothing short of inspiring. We speak to Anita about this journey, how she scaled up from 1 to 5 brands, and more in this next episode of Luxe Insider. 

As always, we open with the episode with the latest updates in luxury around the world. 

Increasingly, luxury brands are adopting sustainable practices. No doubt since the fashion industry is the second most polluting industry after oil. But are these practices a trend to appease the conscious customer? Or does it signal a serious commitment to sustainability? Anita unpacks sustainability in the luxury industry in this next episode of Luxe Insider. 

Bonus: A sneak peek into the Oscars of watchmaking: the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG).

Roger Dubuis is a young, rule-breaking Swiss brand. Founded in 1995, the brand has in a short amount of time built a dedicate following of watch connoisseurs. They like to call themselves the “The Troublemakers of Haute Horlogerie.” In this episode, we learn more about the brand, what sets them apart, and their ethos, from their dynamic CEO, Nicola Andreatta. 

But before that, we have curated the latest news from the world of luxury for you. 

Have a Happy Diwali! 

Have you heard of diamonds being used as paper-weight? And did you know that luxury brands were allowed to officially enter India only in the early 2000s? Luxury is more than what meets the eye. This is particularly true in India, where luxury holds a rich and somewhat dark history, tracing back to Indian royalty. Join Anita Khatri in episode 1 of Luxe Insider, where she takes you through the evolution of luxury in India. 

If you’re thinking luxury, this is your Luxe Insider. India’s first luxury podcast, Luxe Insider is a weekly show that brings to you the latest trends from the world of luxury. We also host conversations with leaders behind some of the world’s most coveted brands. Whether you're an industry insider looking to stay updated, or a consumer looking to learn more, this podcast is for you.