Neha Mehrotra
20-Feb-2026
Thank God it's Friday and the list of weekly new launches and happenings is here!
1. adidas and Pharrell Williams Launch New Iterations of the VIRGINIA Adistar Jellyfish
The latest evolution of the highly anticipated VIRGINIA Adistar Jellyfish sneaker by Pharrell Williams, the Triple Black and Blue, is releasing in INDIA. The design centers around an exaggerated, wave-like midsole inspired by the floating gills of a jellyfish. A layered mesh upper with an exoskeletal structure to create depth, dimensionality, and movement, with details that glow in the dark. The VIRGINIA creative world continues to be the space for the imagination of the Adistar to live in. The VIRGINIA adistar Jellyfish by Pharrell Williams will be available in Triple Black and in Blue at select adidas retailers and on the adidas APP.
2. The ONE Midtown Club Brings a New Standard of Luxury Living in Delhi
The ONE Midtown Club, Delhi’s first-of-its-kind private residential clubhouse, brings resort-style living to the capital. Located in West Delhi, the club offers world-class amenities, which include a fine dining restaurant with its immersive live kitchen, an inviting bar, a cosy café, and the spa and steam rooms—all crafted to feel soothing, unique, and welcoming. The library and games room provide quiet retreats, while the multipurpose hall and poolside lounges host moments of celebration, fun, and wellness. With over 12,000 sq ft of aquatic zones, a 3,625 sq ft gym, vibrant kids’ play areas, and thoughtful conveniences like a community store, the clubhouse is the true heart of DLF Midtown.
3. The Leela Ambience Gurugram Unveils Forest View Deck, a Sustainable Dining Destination
The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences introduces Forest View Deck, a farm-to-fork dining experience. Nestled by the poolside with private cabana-style seating and sweeping views of the surrounding lush green forest, it offers season-led cooking and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, with produce drawn from the hotel’s own Leela Farm and The Greenhouse. The season-led menu evolves across the four seasons, highlighting produce at its natural peak and offering a renewed culinary perspective throughout the year. Select dishes reflect this approach, while the beverage selection is designed to complement the food menu, maintaining the same focus on balance, freshness, and seasonality.
4. A New White Wine Joins CinCin, Italian Restaurant
There’s a new white wine pouring at CinCin, an Italian restaurant and bar located in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, operated by Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH) — Bianco, a bright Riesling which is fresh, floral, and gently citrussy. Bianco is designed to be the kind of wine that fits right into long lunches, relaxed dinners, and evenings that stretch longer than planned. Grown in the rolling vineyards of Igatpuri, where cooler breezes help keep the grapes vibrant, Bianco opens light and aromatic, with soft citrus notes and a clean, refreshing finish. Bianco joins CinCin’s house wine family alongside Rosso and Blush.
5. Common Time Brews a New Neighbourhood Ritual in Basant Lok
Common Time has opened its second Delhi outpost at Basant Lok Market, Vasant Vihar, extending its quietly global coffee language into a more residential rhythm. Founded by Jaivardhan and Sagar Bhatia of the Bhatia Hospitality Group, the café pairs restrained design by RENESA Architecture Studio with a focused coffee programme featuring house-made signatures and rotating single-origin pours. Alongside refined sandwiches and bakes, a curated retail section completes the experience. The new space opens on 20 February 2026.
6. Victoria’s Secret Enters the Home Fragrance Space
Victoria’s Secret launches its first-ever Home Fragrance collection in India, expanding the brand’s footprint from beauty and apparel into the world of home ambience. The Home Fragrance collection features nine evocative scent compositions designed to elevate the sensory atmosphere of any interior. The collection includes an assortment of luxury candles in multiple formats, scented room sprays, diffuser reeds and pre-scented air fresheners. The collection is available nationwide on victoriassecret.in and the VS app. In addition, the collection will be showcased at select stores, where customers can experience select fragrances firsthand in an immersive retail setting.
7. BVLGARI Announces DUA LIPA as its New Global Brand Ambassador
Bvlgari announces Dua Lipa as its new Global Brand Ambassador. One of the most influential artists of her generation, Dua Lipa has built a remarkable global career. With multiple Grammy and BRIT Awards to her name and billions of streams worldwide, she has established herself as a powerful and enduring voice in contemporary culture.
8. Sustainable Luxury Brand Nimmit Launches its Black Pottery Collection
Nimmit, a sustainable luxury lifestyle brand, has launched a new Black Pottery collection that celebrates slow craft, timeless design, and understated luxury. The Black Pottery collection is handcrafted using traditional pottery techniques. The clay is shaped by hand and fired using natural processes that create a deep black finish. The surface carries organic textures and subtle variations. The collection features functional and decorative pieces such as bowls, plates, vases, and serveware. The matte black finish highlights the raw beauty of the material.
9. The Masters & The Modern: East Edition at Gallery G, Bangalore
The Masters & The Modern: East Edition at Gallery G, Bengaluru (on view till 31 March 2026), traces the artistic evolution of Eastern India across generations. Curated by Kallol Bose, the exhibition brings Bengal School pioneers into dialogue with modern and contemporary artists. From lyrical early masters to politically charged modernists and urgent contemporary voices, the show explores how tradition, identity, and experimentation continue to shape the region’s artistic imagination.
10. Indian Padel Tour Presents SPPL 2.0 at Phoenix HSBC Racquet Club
The School Parents Padel League (SPPL) 2.0 is back for its second edition, bringing competitive energy, school pride, and community camaraderie back to the padel courts. Hosted under the Indian Padel Tour banner by PadelPark India. The league returns to Mumbai from 27th February to 1st March 2026 at the Phoenix HSBC Racquet Club, promising three days of spirited rallies and team-driven match play. Designed in a Davis Cup–style team format, SPPL 2.0 features 16 teams competing across three categories: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles.
11. Culinary Art India 2026 Returns this March
The Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) has announced the 18th edition of Culinary Art India (CAI) 2026, scheduled to take place from 10th to 14th March 2026 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, alongside the 40th edition of AAHAR – The International Food & Hospitality Fair. This year marks a historic milestone for India’s culinary fraternity, as CAI 2026 is officially endorsed by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS). With participation expected from over 600 professional chefs, apprentices and culinary students from across the country, CAI 2026 will serve as a national platform to demonstrate technical excellence, innovation, discipline and creativity in a structured competitive environment.
