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Anita Dongre Expands Her Global Legacy with a Landmark Store Opening in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

The celebrated designer brings the essence of Indian craftsmanship and mindful luxury to Beverly Hills with her first flagship store in Los Angeles, marking a new milestone in global fashion representation.

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Celebrated Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre takes another bold step in her global journey with the opening of her 3000 sq. ft. flagship store in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. With this launch, Dongre becomes the first Indian designer to open a flagship in Beverly Hills, marking her fourth international store after New York City and The Dubai Mall, a true testament to her vision of taking India to the world. 

Located at the iconic Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, the new space brings Anita Dongre’s philosophy of mindful luxury to one of the world’s most coveted fashion destinations. It offers a curated selection of handcrafted couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories that celebrate the soul of Indian craftsmanship through a contemporary global lens. 

The launch was co-hosted by Mindy Kaling and Poorna Jagannathan, bringing together leading voices of South Asian representation in Hollywood and global fashion, among them Jay Shetty, Radhika Shetty, Anjula Acharia, Payal Kadakia, Francia Raisa, Ramona Young, Lee Rodriguez, Deepica Mutyala, Amrit Kaur, Ami Desai, Nidhi Sunil and Richa Moorjani, all coming together to celebrate the designer’s distinctive blend of luxury, culture and artistry. 

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Inside, the store reimagines modern-day Rajasthan, a sanctuary of serenity that pays homage to Indian artistry. Every element, from hand-painted Pichhwai walls depicting flora and fauna, to embroidered cushions, bespoke wallpaper, and custom furnishings, has beenhandcrafted by artisans across India. Together, they create an immersive experience that bridges India’s craft heritage with modern design sensibilities. 

Poorna Jaganathan, Radhika Shetty, Mindy Kaling, Anita Dongre & Jay Shetty
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At its heart stands a breathtaking installation of an elephant matriarch and calf from The Great Elephant Migration, a global art movement supporting sustainability and indigenous craftsmanship. The sculptures, crafted by Indian artisan communities using invasive lantana weeds, serve as a powerful symbol of conservation, compassion, and conscious luxury. 

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Speaking on this milestone, Anita Dongre shared, “Every creation we make is touched by the hands of skilled women artisans whose stories and traditions inspire our work. Bringing their artistry to Beverly Hills is not only about fashion, it’s about giving India’s craftspeople the global platform they so deeply deserve.”

Rooted in Rajasthan, Dongre has consistently worked toward preserving India’s handloom and embroidery traditions while creating sustainable livelihoods for thousands of craftspeople. With this Beverly Hills opening, she continues her mission of representing India’s design identity on the global stage, one that stands for authenticity, artistry, and purpose. 

House of Anita Dongre now has a presence across India, New York City, Dubai, and Los Angeles, redefining modern Indian luxury and further establishing the designer as one of the country’s most influential creative voices internationally. 

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VBJ Celebrates Its Silver Legacy With A New Silver Showroom In Chennai

New Anna Salai Showroom Showcases VBJ’s Largest Silver Collection Under One Roof

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VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers, one of South India’s most trusted heritage jewellery brand has relaunched its Silver ShowroomVummidi Silverware, at Anna Salai, Chennai. Located adjacent to its existing silver showroom, the new showroom brings together an expansive assortment of silver jewellery and silverware in a larger, thoughtfully designed retail environment that elevates the overall shopping experience.

Silver has been the pride of VBJ. Having begun its journey with silver over a century ago, the brand now celebrates its origins with a dedicated space that reflects its continued commitment to craftsmanship, quality and customer experience.

Spanning 8000 sq. ft., the new silver showroom has been designed as a comprehensive destination for silver enthusiasts. Housing over hundreds of unique designs across silver jewellery and silverware, the showroom presents one of VBJ’s most extensive silver assortments under one roof. From contemporary daily wear jewellery and silverware including festive gifting options such as handcrafted pooja articles, home décor, dining collections, collectibles and bespoke creations, the showroom caters to every occasion and every generation. The enhanced layout allows customers to browse with ease in a spacious and elegant setting.

Speaking on the launch, Jithendra Vummidi, Managing Partner, VBJ, said:

“Silver is where our story began, and this new showroom is a tribute to those beginnings. While we have continuously evolved over the decades, our commitment to preserving the artistry and relevance of silver has remained unchanged. This larger showroom allows us to present our complete silver universe in a way that offers customers greater choice, a more immersive experience and an environment that reflects the quality and craftsmanship synonymous with VBJ.”

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Amarendran Vummidi, Managing Partner, VBJ, added:

 “Customer expectations today extend beyond product selection. They seek meaningful purchases. With this new showroom, we have significantly expanded both our range and the overall retail experience, bringing together every silver category under one roof. Located right next to our existing silver showroom, this new space strengthens our presence on Anna Salai while reaffirming our commitment to offering customers the very best of silver craftsmanship.”

As a fifth-generation family-run brand, VBJ takes immense pride in its legacy as the creator of the historic Sengol (sceptre) – a sacred symbol of India’s democratic journey. Rediscovered after 72 years through meticulous research by the VBJ team, the Sengol was reinstated beside the Speaker’s chair in India’s new Parliament building, Sansad Bhavan, by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking VBJ’s enduring bond with India’s cultural and national heritage. Continuing this legacy, VBJ is now set to unveil its largest jewellery showroom on Coimbatore’s 100ft Road.

With this new showroom, Vummidi Silverware reaffirms its commitment to offering timeless silver creations through an elevated retail experience rooted in heritage and craftsmanship.

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