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Armani and Samsung have come together to develop home electronic products. Fashion designer Manish Malhotra and Nerolac join hands to launch a new range of colours. The luxury segment sees a spurt of emerging trends with dream wedding destinations at luxury hotels, golf apparel from adidas and watches from Titan.

- Chillibreeze Business Research Team

Manish Malhotra joins hands with Nerolac Paints

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra, along with Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd. is set launch 'Colour Styles of 07-08'.

Colour Styles 07-08 charts colour trends in India, and appreciates the logic of colour transition. This gives an indication of how colours and moods are linked with each other.
September 29, 2007
Source: MoneyControl.com

Spykar Lifestyles gears up for Raid De Himalaya

Spkar Lifestyles is backing Mann Sign for the Raid De Himalaya, a high and strenuous motorsport adventure rally that will be held from October 1 to 8 in high mountain passes in Himalayas.

This U: th Fashion Brand is in sync with the attitude that tips off vibrance, pronounces 18 till I die & believes in nothings beyond the reach of ones imagination.
September 29, 2007
Source: MoneyControl.com

Luxury for all

Skyhigh income levels and the booming economy of India now gives the upper middle class lifestyle options that were only available to the very rich some decades back.

Real estate developers are providing luxury homes in the space crunch, and consumers are aspiring for them. These homes cater to the demands for personal car parking spaces, private gardens, jogging tracks, swimming pools, and a whole lot more.
September 29, 2007
Source: Economic Times

Titan new range inspired by rich architectural heritage

Titan has launched the Heritage Collection which is inspired by the architecture of India. Each watch is designed with a story from one of the ancient monuments. There are 9 distinct styles that emerge in this collection.

Indian mythology is also woven into the watches. The highlights of the collection are inspired by Taj and Konark, two of the most prominent monuments.
September 28, 2007
Source: Fibre2Fashion.com

Luxury hotels offer dream weddings

5-star hotels offer ‘dream wedding’ destinations for those who can afford them. Weddings are a lifestyle statement, and people are willing to spend a lot of money; this is a symbol of riches.

A Forbes report concludes that an Indian wedding costs $34,000, and includes hundreds of guests.
September 25, 2007
Source: Times of India

Adidas Golf new apparel range makes perfect style statement

The new Golf range of apparel from adidas is designed to keep you cool while on the greens, and to reduce the impact of the sun while playing golf.

Adidas Golf’s Cool Max Extreme range of golf apparel aids in performing under touch golfing conditions.
September 25, 2007
Source: Fibre2Fashion.com

Samsung-Armani Luxury Mobile Unveiled

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani and Samsung Electronics have joined hands to develop and promote portable and home consumer electronics products. These lifestyle products will incorporate the design aesthetics of Armani, and technology of Samsung. The home electronics products will be part of the Armani/Casa home interiors lifestyle.
September 25, 2007
Source: Tech2.com

Music machines

As Indians spend more time listening to music, the demand for home theatre systems has gone up considerable. This had let to the market for audio systems to shrink.

Consumers are opting for home theatre systems in which you can watch films and listen to music.
September 25, 2007
Source: Business Standard

Indians in the lap of luxury

The luxury market in India is estimated to be $4 billion, and rising rapidly. As top brands, fashion labels and luxury products are tapping this market, car makers are working on producing the world’s cheapest car for US$2500. In contrast, they are also aiming to sell four-wheelers for more than $1 million.

India provides a contrast market for luxury products. Private jets, yachts, art and luxury homes are the current trend.
September 25, 2007
Source: Asia Times Online