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  • Darshan Mehta, luxury retail titan, passes on after sudden heart attack

    Darshan Mehta, luxury retail titan, passes on after sudden heart attack

    MUMBAI: Darshan Mehta, the man who draped India in designer labels, has tragically died at 63, succumbing to a sudden heart attack. The former managing director & chief executive of Reliance Brands Ltd. (RBL), Mehta was a titan of the fashion and retail world, a true pioneer who shaped India’s luxury landscape.

    For over 17 years, Mehta steered RBL, transforming it into a powerhouse that brought more than 90 global brands to India, from Valentino to Versace, Armani to Zegna. He had an eye for style and a flair for deals, bringing in those high end labels that, only he saw would thrive.

    He’d only just stepped down from his executive role in November 2024, shifting into a mentor’s chair at the Reliance Group. But even in a non-executive capacity, he remained a key player, mentoring the new crop of executives and sniffing out new opportunities.

    Before his Reliance reign, Mehta was president of Arvind Brands Ltd., where he was instrumental in crafting India’s early organised apparel retail scene. 

    Known for his sharp wit, strategic mind and an uncanny sense of the markets before any of the trends appeared, he truly was a legend of the Indian fashion scene.

    Mehta’s legacy is immense. He was, in essence, the fashion professional who introduced India to high-end luxury, long before the country was ready for such things. A sad loss for India’s high-street.

  • Fashion veteran Sumit Dhingra steps into Bestseller India’s top shoes

    Fashion veteran Sumit Dhingra steps into Bestseller India’s top shoes

    MUMBAI: Bestseller India has tapped Sumit Dhingra as its new country director, poaching the fashion veteran from footwear phenomenon Crocs where he most recently headed operations across India, southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

    Dhingra brings over two decades of fashion and lifestyle industry expertise to the Danish clothing company, with a CV that reads like a who’s who of retail powerhouses. His appointment signals Bestseller’s determination to put its best foot forward in the burgeoning Indian market.

    Before making waves at Crocs, Dhingra cut his teeth at several fashion heavyweights, including a near-decade stint at Arvind Fashions Ltd where he served as senior vice president and chief executive for Arrow, Izod and Aéropostale. He previously held leadership positions at United Colors of Benetton India and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail.

    Bestseller chief executive Anders Holch Povlsen highlighted India’s strategic importance to the company’s global ambitions and welcomed Sumit to the company. 

    Dhingra appears ready to hit the ground running, with plans to expand Bestseller’s market presence, jazz up the customer experience, and drive sustainable growth in what industry insiders describe as a “transformative phase” for the company’s Indian operations.

    With brands like Jack & Jones, Vero Moda, and Only in its portfolio, Bestseller will be banking on Dhingra’s proven track record of brand building and retail expansion to stitch up a larger share of India’s fashion market. Fashion watchers will be keen to see if he can work the same magic that made Crocs’ distinctive footwear impossible to dodge on Indian streets.

  • Sachin Tendulkar’s JV partnership with Arvind Fashions launches brand True Blue

    Sachin Tendulkar’s JV partnership with Arvind Fashions launches brand True Blue

    New Delhi: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has joined Arvind Fashion Brands Ltd in a joint venture partnership to launch premium apparel and accessories brand for men’s wear  called True Blue. The growing menswear category has been a strong decision maker to launch the brand. True Blue will launch 25-30 stores across India and plans to target a turnover of Rs 200 crore in the next 5 years.

    The apparel range designed and led by Sachin’s persona will showcase 300 styles inspired from the heart of India and is priced at Rs 1,199 onwards. The brand will see its first offline store launch in May 2016 in Mumbai. 

    At the announcement today, Arvind Fashion Brands Limited CEO Rajiv Mehta said, “Arvind is already known to be a dominating and leading retail giant in the business of brands. The retail industry and the overall sentiment towards homegrown brands are very strong. Our expertise combined with Sachin’s unmatched love for anything Indian boosted our decision and that brought into play this significant joint venture partnership”.

    He further added “Built and launched with a vision to become one of India’s most iconic and admired brands, True Blue is an independent strong brand targeted towards the modern Indian consumer segment, creating a long-term brand equity value. Our apparel aims to dip into every Indian sentiment and it has something to offer to everyone who loves anything Indian with that modern touch to it. We believe the brand has all the right ingredients for its success.”

    At the launch of his first ever fashion brand, Sachin Tendulkar added “The thought of crafting something highly iconic and that every Indian can talk to has been on my mind for a long time. When Arvind Fashion Brands shared this vision with me, there was a real synergy in our thoughts. Through our partnership, we will deliver an unmatched and never seen before range of clothing experiences that combine Indian elements with a modern artistic touch. You’ll see a lot of my own identity in the clothes and I hope you find it as inspiring as I did while creating True Blue!”

  • Sachin Tendulkar’s JV partnership with Arvind Fashions launches brand True Blue

    Sachin Tendulkar’s JV partnership with Arvind Fashions launches brand True Blue

    New Delhi: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has joined Arvind Fashion Brands Ltd in a joint venture partnership to launch premium apparel and accessories brand for men’s wear  called True Blue. The growing menswear category has been a strong decision maker to launch the brand. True Blue will launch 25-30 stores across India and plans to target a turnover of Rs 200 crore in the next 5 years.

    The apparel range designed and led by Sachin’s persona will showcase 300 styles inspired from the heart of India and is priced at Rs 1,199 onwards. The brand will see its first offline store launch in May 2016 in Mumbai. 

    At the announcement today, Arvind Fashion Brands Limited CEO Rajiv Mehta said, “Arvind is already known to be a dominating and leading retail giant in the business of brands. The retail industry and the overall sentiment towards homegrown brands are very strong. Our expertise combined with Sachin’s unmatched love for anything Indian boosted our decision and that brought into play this significant joint venture partnership”.

    He further added “Built and launched with a vision to become one of India’s most iconic and admired brands, True Blue is an independent strong brand targeted towards the modern Indian consumer segment, creating a long-term brand equity value. Our apparel aims to dip into every Indian sentiment and it has something to offer to everyone who loves anything Indian with that modern touch to it. We believe the brand has all the right ingredients for its success.”

    At the launch of his first ever fashion brand, Sachin Tendulkar added “The thought of crafting something highly iconic and that every Indian can talk to has been on my mind for a long time. When Arvind Fashion Brands shared this vision with me, there was a real synergy in our thoughts. Through our partnership, we will deliver an unmatched and never seen before range of clothing experiences that combine Indian elements with a modern artistic touch. You’ll see a lot of my own identity in the clothes and I hope you find it as inspiring as I did while creating True Blue!”