Galeries Lafayette arrives in India
The iconic Parisian department store will open a 90,000-square-foot outpost in Mumbai in early November, cementing India’s position as a global luxury growth engine.
The wait is finally over. After much anticipation, Galeries Lafayette will open its doors in Mumbai in early November, becoming India’s first true luxury department store. That the 130-year-old French company chose India for its ninth international store is a marker of how important the country has become for luxury brands.
Housed across two restored neoclassical buildings in the Kala Ghoda district, Galeries Lafayette Mumbai will offer 90,000 square feet of curated luxury. The store sits close to the flagship boutiques of Christian Louboutin, Hermès and Indian luxury leader Sabyasachi. Kala Ghoda today is Mumbai’s most atmospheric and cultured shopping district; where heritage architecture meets contemporary design. Known for its art galleries, concept stores and cafés, it has evolved into a creative and luxury hub that attracts a discerning。
