Neha Mehrotra
12-Jun-2026
Sports and cuisine take center stage this week, with exciting news and new launches!
1. TAG Heuer Unveils the TAG Heuer Monaco Speed 12 at the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026
At the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026, TAG Heuer introduced the limited-edition TAG Heuer Monaco Speed 12, a timepiece inspired by the power and rhythm of a 12-cylinder engine. Developed with La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, the watch is driven by the automatic Calibre TH84-00, a reinterpretation of the iconic Spin Time movement. The titanium case, square sapphire bezel, and domed crystal showcase twelve rotating piston-shaped hour indexes that create a dynamic jumping-hour display. Open-worked arches and a skeletonised dial reveals intricate mechanics reminiscent of a supercar engine, while the black rubber strap with red stitching completes its bold racing aesthetic.
2. The Mille Miglia 2026 Begins with Chopard as World Sponsor & Official Timekeeper
The Mille Miglia, taking place from June 9th to 13th, is once again drawing classic car enthusiasts onto Italy’s most beautiful roads, with Chopard as its World Sponsor and Official Timekeeper. To mark a long-standing partnership between watchmaking and automobiles, Chopard unveiled a new interpretation of the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa. Named after the Raticosa Pass, the creation is designed like a postcard dedicated to the Raticosa Pass and the spirit of the race. A closed caseback bears an engraved motif executed in titanium to allow for precise detailing.
3. One8 to Premiere With an Immersive Launch Event In Delhi via District
one8, the sportswear brand co-founded by Virat Kohli and backed by Agilitas Sports, dropped its footwear collection pre-bookings on District by Zomato. The Global premier is scheduled on 21st June at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi — where buyers can collect their pre-booked product in the presence of Virat Kohli. The drop on District is the first public access to one8's footwear range and introduces two cricket-inspired franchises — Seam and Cover Drive — each built around the brand's belief in performance, ambition and self-expression. For hybrid athletes, the brand offers Boom Rush, a multi-activity trainer for running and workouts. Co-conceptualised by one8 and District by Zomato, this first-of-its-kind format in India integrates an online purchase with a global premiere launch event.
4. Tommy Hilfiger Launches ‘The Football Shop' Capsule Collection
Tommy Hilfiger is dialling up the energy this football season with The Football Shop, a capsule that taps straight into the global football frenzy, reworked through a cool, preppy lens. Think match-day dressing, reimagined. Bold jerseys, colour-blocked polos and relaxed outerwear come together with easy staples that don’t just belong in the stands. The mood is effortless but elevated, capturing that off-duty athlete aesthetic that’s equal parts laid-back and put-together. Drawing from global flags and iconic kits, the collection leans into vibrant colour, athletic detailing and fluid silhouettes that move seamlessly from stadium to street. It’s a celebration of team spirit and individuality, wrapped up in pieces that feel modern, versatile and distinctly Tommy.
5. Courtside Is India’s First Luxury Social Padel Club
Courtside, Mumbai, is a luxury social padel club built around atmosphere and community as much as around sport itself. At the centre of Courtside are three state-of-the-art padel courts and one pickleball court. Courtside has also partnered with Evolve Padel to anchor the club's player development offering. Facing the courts is The Optimist, the club’s all-day bistro and bar, featuring an all-day menu of global plates and an extensive cocktail programme alongside smoothies, with Wellbeing as the official protein smoothie partner. The club’s daytime identity is anchored further by Every Morning Cartel, a design-forward speciality coffee and matcha concept integrated into the space. The club also offers pilates and barre workouts curated by Physique 57 and recovery experiences including ice baths, saunas, shower facilities and more.
6. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi for an Open Fire Dining Experience
As part of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ ongoing alliance with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, this month Head Chef Jack Jarrot from Sand & Koal will showcase his signature open-fire cooking and Arabian-inspired flavours at Fenix, Mumbai and threesixtyone°, Gurgaon, for four days. Chef Jack’s specially curated menus for Fenix at The Oberoi, Mumbai and threesixtyone° at The Oberoi, Gurgaon, featuring Charred Boneless Chicken, Saffron Rice Dolma, and Dry-Spiced Seabass, capture the art and beauty of 'fire' cooking that enhances light, fresh flavours from responsibly sourced, seasonal ingredients.
7. INKA by Bastian Launches a New Luxury Lunch Experience in Mumbai
INKA by Bastian introduces a new Luxury Lunch Experience, with a curated Peruvian-Asian Menu, signature Bastian Favourites, and an all-new Cocktail Programme. The new lunch menu features dishes such as the Hamachi Ceviche, Lobster Thermidor, Salmon Jalapeño and the signature Tiger Maki, alongside mains including the Peruvian Sea Bass, Lamb Adobo and Udon Saltado. Complementing the menu is a new Peruvian-Asian Inspired Cocktail Selection featuring signature serves like the Nikkei Umami, Cantarito, Chala Fresca and Andesspresso, crafted with bold tropical flavours and premium spirits. Refreshing additions, including the Suika Punch, Peruvian Picante and Berry Delight.
8. The European Union Launches a New Cookbook with Chef Ajay Chopra and Chef Guntas Sethi
The European Union’s More Than Food campaign launched 'A Taste of Home with EU Tadka‘, a cookbook celebrating the reinterpretation of familiar Indian flavours using premium European ingredients. The cookbook was launched through Shared Tables, Shared Stories, an immersive culinary and storytelling-led gastronomic experience curated by campaign ambassadors Chef Ajay Chopra and Chef Guntas Sethi at The Oberoi, New Delhi. The cookbook features recipes and culinary interpretations from leading chefs across India, including Chef Ajay Chopra and Chef Guntas Sethi, along with Chef Neha Deepak Shah, Chef Rakhee Vaswani, Chef Manuel Olveira, Chef Nehal Karkera, Chef Sougata Ghosh, Chef Natasha Gandhi, and Chef Chinu Vaze. The launch event brought the cookbook to life through curated pairings, conversations, and a specially designed four-course menu conceptualised by Chef Ajay Chopra and Chef Guntas Sethi.
9. Trisara Phuket offers Destination-Led Gastronomy by the Andaman Sea
Trisara Phuket introduces a new chapter in its gastronomic programming with French Gathering by the Sea — an exclusive culinary collaboration between Chef Franck le Bayon of Bangkok’s iODE and Trisara’s Chef Notty Worawit at La Crique. The one-day experience unfolds against the backdrop of the Andaman coastline on 12 June 2026. Additionally, thoughtfully curated experiences include the Phuket Street Food Feast at MICHELIN-recognised Thai Library, Spice Road Night at Cielo & Spice, the Japanese Meets French Chef Table at La Crique, and the resort’s signature Sunday Brunch overlooking the sea. For oenophiles, the resort’s hidden Wine Cellar offers guided tastings and masterclasses spotlighting rare Thai and international labels.
10. Fairmont Mumbai Unveils A Cocktail-Led Brunch Experience
Fairmont Mumbai invites guests to discover Talk Drunch To Me, a cocktail-forward brunch at The Merchants. Presented across two exclusive editions on 7 June and 26 July 2026, the experience unfolds through an afternoon of music, cocktails, and culinary discovery. Signature cocktail trolleys weave through the space, offering guests service and tableside interactions with live music. The brunch is an expansive cocktail programme featuring over 40 signature serves across slushes, spritzers, shots, dessert cocktails, pairing cocktails, and edible serves. Complementing the beverage programme are live kitchen pairings, including Japanese Sake and Yuzu serves, Indian Gin with Curry Leaf and Kokum, Italian Vodka, Tomato and Basil creations, alongside Pan-Asian, Mediterranean, Grill, and Seafood-inspired pairings crafted to complement the menu. Interactive elements, including cocktail gummies, boozy popsicles, and flavour blaster bubbles, further add playful touches to the brunch.
11. Sayaji Hotels Arrives in Sasan Gir with The Forest Chapter by Sayaji
Sayaji Hotels announces the launch of The Forest Chapter (TFC) by Sayaji, Sasan Gir – a boutique retreat nestled in the heart of Gujarat’s wilderness. With 25 well-appointed cottages and villas and immersive culinary experiences that include a multi-cuisine experience and a rooftop cafe, guests have the opportunity to explore wilderness at its best and enjoy a nature-led stay in the region.
12. Titan Launches beYon, a New Laboratory-Grown Diamond Jewellery Brand
Titan Company Limited has unveiled beYon, a laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand that celebrates self-expression, individuality and the timeless human desire for adornment. Featuring over 1,250 designs across earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and more, the collection combines innovative design with everyday wearability. Crafted in BIS hallmarked 14kt and 18kt gold, beYon embraces the creative possibilities of laboratory-grown diamonds through contemporary silhouettes and diverse diamond cuts. With prices starting at ?20,000, the brand aims to make fine jewellery more accessible while encouraging consumers to wear, layer and enjoy jewellery freely, beyond traditional conventions.
13. Thukral & Tagra’s Mimesis Opens at Ashvita’s New Chennai Gallery
Ashvita’s presents Mimesis, a new exhibition by acclaimed artist duo Thukral & Tagra, marking the inaugural show at its newly launched white cube gallery space in Chennai. Expanding on their ongoing Arboretum series, the exhibition explores the relationship between memory, data, and digital culture through hundreds of painted canvases inspired by imagined data structures. Reflecting on how technology mediates contemporary life, Mimesis invites audiences to contemplate themes of intimacy, surveillance, and human connection in an increasingly digitised world. The exhibition is on view until 17 July and can be visited by prior appointment.
14. Jio World Plaza Presents HONEST by Atul Kasbekar
Jio World Plaza and Atul Kasbekar present HONEST: Portraits of Character, a first-of-its-kind month-long photography exhibition that is centered around a single, enduring question: how can someone feel so familiar to millions, yet remain personally unknown? Marking Atul Kasbekar’s first-ever portrait exhibition, it invites audiences to a visual study of presence, personality and the faces that have shaped the landscape of Indian cinema. On view from 5th June to 5th July 2026 at Jio World Plaza, BKC, HONEST brings together 56 intimate portraits of some of Indian cinema’s most revered artists, including Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, Kalki Koechlin, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta and Naseeruddin Shah, among others.
15. Nilgiri Threads: The Art of The Toda’ Brings Rare Tribal Embroidery Tradition to Mumbai
Nilgiri Threads: The Art of The Toda opens in Mumbai on 13 June, showcasing the rich textile heritage of the Toda community from the Nilgiris. Featuring large-format embroidered panels, contemporary home textiles and nature-inspired motifs, the exhibition highlights Toda embroidery as a living art form rooted in geometry, ecology and generational knowledge. Created entirely by hand using traditional techniques such as Murssh and Octvectt Pukhoor, the works draw inspiration from mountain landscapes, temple lamps and native flora. Senior Toda artisans will be present during the opening weekend, offering visitors a rare opportunity to engage with this enduring cultural tradition.
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