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Abhay Gupta

Abhay Gupta, a certified Marshall Goldsmith coach, is the founder, promoter and CEO of Luxury Connect (a boutique consulting organization) and Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS). Author of 'The Incredible Indian Luxury Bazaar', he has helped establish luxury brands like Versace, Versace Home, Versace Collection, Corneliani, Arredo Classic, etc in India. He is also a recipient of the ‘Luxury Retail Icon 2012’ title by Asia Retail Congress. Having being featured in Forbes Luxury Trend Report 2012 as one of the industry leaders, he has also been widely recognized as a luxury expert by many media organisations. Fondazione Altagama has also recognized his contribution to the growth of Italian luxury industry by his pioneering efforts in India. Widely regarded as The Indian Luxury Strategist, he writes and speaks at the intersection of culture, commerce, and conscience.
Picture of Abhay Gupta

Abhay Gupta

Abhay Gupta, a certified Marshall Goldsmith coach, is the founder, promoter and CEO of Luxury Connect (a boutique consulting organization) and Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS). Author of 'The Incredible Indian Luxury Bazaar', he has helped establish luxury brands like Versace, Versace Home, Versace Collection, Corneliani, Arredo Classic, etc in India. He is also a recipient of the ‘Luxury Retail Icon 2012’ title by Asia Retail Congress. Having being featured in Forbes Luxury Trend Report 2012 as one of the industry leaders, he has also been widely recognized as a luxury expert by many media organisations. Fondazione Altagama has also recognized his contribution to the growth of Italian luxury industry by his pioneering efforts in India. Widely regarded as The Indian Luxury Strategist, he writes and speaks at the intersection of culture, commerce, and conscience.

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Luxury’s Future: From Strong to Stronger in 2023?

A quick rebound of the luxury industry post-pandemic, and Bernard Arnault’s ascent to the pedestal of the world’s richest man, have shown that luxury is strong. Going forward, here’s what the luxury industry needs to work on to keep it resilient.

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Luxury Cars & The Green Crusade

As with every industry, luxury car makers have also been hit by the green bug, especially as India introduces policies and taxes to promote speed towards the future

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Luxury Brands & The Growing Experience Economy

Mere material product consumption has evolved into providing more immersive experiences to customers. Luxury goods brands need to go back to the drawing table if they want to be on the positive side of the ‘Experience Economy’

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An Italian Sojourn

Salone del Mobile 2011 was as fantastic as everyone predicted. For the unaware, Salone del Mobile is a global benchmark for the home furnishing sector, much like what BaselWorld is for watches & jewellery. Have a glance at fashionable Milan, move around the Fiera Grounds admiring spectacular creations and meet the legendary Donatella Versace herself.

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