Temple of trends
GUCCI
This is 364 square metres of haute space – the brand’s third exclusive boutique in the country. The store houses a comprehensive range of up-to-date seasonal products, including prêt, handbags, shoes, watches, eyewear, jewellery, small leather goods and gift items, for gentlemen and ladies. Always sexy, always desirable. Classically adventurous – that is Italian luxury for you.
DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj , Phase 2, New Delhi (+91 11 46471111).

Facet fixations
H.AJOOMAL
Carry on with the carats. This glittering address houses some splendid rocks. Modern Vintage, Simply Style, Durbar, Mozambique, Gem Opaque and Bling are six collections that spoil customers for choice. The creations expertly blend gemstones, diamonds and a variety of metals to create a mélange of stunning forms and colors. Each piece testifies to the painstaking research, choice of materials, detailing and finish, as well as the use of cutting-edge technology.
F-17, B, First Floor, Palladium, Lower Parel, Mumbai (+91 22 30726266).

Arts abode
A13
A new space to express and explore in the capital’s rediscovered haute hub, which is buzzing with creative energy and activity. This is conceptualised as an open gallery for artists, writers, musicians and designers to do as they please, with complete freedom to recreate, renovate and style it in their own way. The opening showcased the art installation style launch of the Summer 2010 men’s collection from 11.11 by CellDSGN. Think outside.
A-13 Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi (+91 9711498998).

Tress address
JEAN CLAUDE BIGUINE
Hair and there. Biguine gets bigger, with another salon opening up in the commercial capital. Your chance to be pampered thoroughly. A stylish snip, a colour job, a much needed deep-root conditioning treatment, expert advice regarding a regime – this is the best place for your crowning glory. Add some face value at the make-up booths, or get properly tipped at the colour bar. For soul therapy, there are soothing massages, pedicures et al.
First Floor, Chinoy Mansion, Warden Road, Mumbai (+91 22 66501111).