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Fashion Network
13-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
La Martina launches Mumbai flagship store in Palladium Mall, Mumbai
Fashion and lifestyle brand La Martina has launched its flagship store in India, marking its entry into the country's luxury retail space. Located on the second floor of Mumbai's Palladium Mall, the store measures 1,200 square feet and was inaugurated with an immersive launch party. "The launch of La Martina marks the arrival of bold, timeless style because a touch of charm goes a long way," Phoenix Palladium Mall announced on Facebook, sharing videos from the store's launch party. "With bespoke service and fashion rooted in legacy, elevate your wardrobe with pieces that embody heritage and elegance." The Mumbai flagship has been designed to reflect La Martina's Argentine roots and its association with the sport of polo. Materials such as saddle leather, brushed brass and wood were used to evoke traditional estancias and polo clubs, with the layout structured to mirror the flow of a polo match. 'Mumbai is a city that, much like Buenos Aires, thrives on contrasts- where heritage walks hand-in-hand with innovation," said La Martina's co-founder and president Adrian Simonetti, Indian Retailer Bureau reported. "It represents a bridge between two historic polo cultures… I'm so pleased to have a great team at Reliance Brands as our partner, India stands out as one of the most dynamic and culturally rich markets for us globally.' The store design was led by 02June Design Studios + Few Steps Ahead with the aim of capturing the spirit of polo. The opening reflects La Martina's strategy to introduce its lifestyle-driven positioning to Indian consumers through immersive retail spaces.
Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Mock drill, blackout observed in 18 districts in Gujarat; over 500 take part
A civil defence mock drill, following directions from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), was on Wednesday held in 18 districts of Gujarat — a state, which shares both a land as well as a sea border with Pakistan. The MHA directive was issued in the aftermath of a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives on April 22. Hours ahead of the mock drill, the Indian armed forces carried out an air strike, dubbed 'Operation Sindoor', on terrorist camps in Pakistan, heightening tensions between both countries. In Ahmedabad, the mock drill was conducted in nine places — including Dhandhuka Municipality, Viramgam Tank Farm of the Salaya-Mathura Pipeline System (SMPL) of Indian Oil, Pirana Sub Station Power Grid, the industrial complex at Vatva GIDC, Gallops Industrial Park on the outskirts of the city, Ganeshpura (Koth) Temple, Torrent Power Plant at Sabarmati, Tata Plant at Sanand GIDC, and Palladium Mall in Thaltej. According to officials involved in the mock drill, 'Operation Abhyas', at Palladium Mall, citizens were made aware about civil defence. After the air raid siren was rung, the fire department team sprayed water on the building, and the 'mock fire' was extinguished immediately. Everyone was shifted to a safe place i.e. the basement of the mall by rescue and police personnel. People identified as 'injured' were immediately shifted to hospital. More than 500 people participated in the mock drill, including 50 personnel and officers each from the Ahmedabad Fire Department and Ahmedabad city police department, six from the state Health Department, six from the AMC, eight from Revenue Department, 10 from Ambulance services, 20 from civil defence services, one each from RTO and GSRTC, seven from Roads and Buildings Department, and staffers from various business establishments of the mall. In Kutch, a senior police officer said that the mock drill was conducted at vital installations, including Kandla and Mundra Ports. A statement by the Kutch collectorate said, 'Citizens were given an understanding of self-defence in case of an air strike warning, first aid and evacuation of air strike casualties, treatment of civilians injured in bomb blasts, prompt action in fire incidents and protection against chemical accidents.' Airstrike mock drills took place at the Reliance Refinery and Sikka Thermal Power Stations in Jamnagar city. While the mock drills were conducted after 4 pm, blackouts were carried out between 7.30 pm and 9 pm across the state in three tranches. A senior official in Ahmedabad said that blackouts windows were different for differnt parts of the state in order to lessen the load on the power grid. Meanwhile, in an order on Wednesday evening, Gagandeep Gambhir, IG, Police Administration, issued an order, cancelling the leaves of all police officers, and asked those already on leave to return to duty.
