Balenciaga’s First Indian Store Now Open at Isha Ambani’s Jio Plaza

Reliance Industries recently launched the Jio World Plaza, in the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. Jio World Plaza, led by Isha Ambani, has signed off a deal with the Luxurious French Fashion brand Balenciaga which is currently owned by the French Corporation Brand Kering. To bring its high-fashion clothing and accessories to the Indian market, its first international store launched in India at the Jio World Plaza. Reliance Brands Limited or RBL will be the sole partner of Balenciaga in India. 

 Jio World Plaza is a single destination for the world’s high-ended luxury brands such as Dior, Gucci, Louis Vitton, Rolex, Saint Laurent, Versace, Tiffany & Co, and many more. Currently, it has signed off deals with 66 global luxury brands. It also includes the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre and the Jio World Convention Centre along with the Jio World Garden. The Ambani family and group exclusively hosted a grand ceremony and a fashion show event for the opening ceremony of the Jio World Plaza. 

Jio World Plaza’s elevated ground floor space offers you the trendy and latest ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories, eyewear, and jewelry on great deals from the luxury brand, Balenciaga. The store follows a raw architecture concept to attract customers. This concept deliberately leaves the surfaces raw with expressive details like simulated corrosion and rough edges. Mirroring the sidewalk tiles, the brushed concrete floors of this store display simplicity with a luxurious aura. Whereas, the walls and shelving units are paneled with stained and aged concrete as well. Grids on the ceiling, industrial lighting from above along with the technical fixtures are exhibited above. On the other hand, aluminum tables, racks hanging above and synthetic leather benches are glazed & shabby to execute a warehouse look.

Managing Director of Reliance Brands, Darshan Mehta expressed his views regarding this saying, “Few brands have embraced the opportunity for creative reinterpretation and reinvention quite like Balenciaga. Their avant-garde and ingenious creations, bold use of the logo, and a consequent cult in the fashion industry have already created a strong footing throughout the world. It’s the most opportune time to introduce the brand to the country as the Indian luxury customer has matured and is using fashion as a form of creative expression of their individuality.”

Jio World Plaza has an edict to launch and build premium brands in the fashion and lifestyle segment. The current portfolio of Jio Plaza’s brand partnerships and deals consists of Clarks, Diesel, Burberry, Armani Exchange, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Kate Spade New York, Coach, Emporio Armani, Hamleys, Satya Paul, Superdry, Gas, Dune, Hugo Boss, Sunglass Hut, Pottery Barn Kids, Giorgio Armani, Mothercare, Hunkemoller, Tiffany & Co, Pottery Barn, Versace, Muji, EA7, Raghavendra Rathore, Salvatore Ferragamo among others.

Apart from all these, RBL even has equity investments in Indian couture brands Manish Malhotra and Raghavendra Rathore.

About Balenciaga

Established in 1937 in Paris, Balenciaga was founded by Spanish-born Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917. Denma who was appointed the creative director in 2015 continues to uphold the legacy and vision of the luxury brand through its collections, ready-to-wear accessories, and objet d’art.

You can look for more details and information on this website: balenciaga.com

About the Jio World Plaza

Reliance Industries Jio World Plaza is the center of luminary attraction located in the heart of Mumbai’s commercial and cultural hub. The driving force and mind behind this venture is Isha Ambani along with the expansion of Reliance Retail into new categories, geographies, and formats. From leading the expansion of Reliance Retail’s digital footprint, launching eCommerce businesses like Ajio and Tira as well as the acquisition of some exciting Indian brands, Isha’s role has been impeccable. This retail and leisure destination is designed to cater to the city’s fashion and luxury connoisseurs and serve as a place of confluence for celebrity and cultural activities.

What Does Jio World Plaza Have in Store for Visitors, Customers, and Fashion Enthusiasts?

A huge collection of diverse global luxury brands and premium brands

More than 20 flagship stores of luxury brands have launched in the Jio World Plaza. With a total of 66 brands, Jio Plaza introduces many international brands to the Indian market such as Balenciaga, Armani Cafe, Samsung Experience Centre, EL&N Cafe, and Rimowa. 

On the first level, the Plaza houses stores of luxury brands Gucci, Jaeger Le-Coultre, Balenciaga, IWC, Panerai, Dior, Bottega Veneta, Tory Burch, YSL, Cartier, Jimmy Choo, Rimowa and Burberry. 

Flagship Store of Louis Vitton

Louis Vitton launched its Fourth and largest store at the Jio Plaza caters to consumer needs by offering ready-to-wear and fine jewelry for the first time. On top of that, it includes a section for leather products, shoes, perfumes, and accessories.  

Cartier and Dior Stores

Cartier launched its second store in the world at Jio World Plaza. At the same time, Christian Dior secured two retail spaces in the plaza which totals up to 3,320 square feet for the inauguration of their second flagship store in Mumbai. 

Gucci Flagship Store

Similarly, on the other hand, Gucci offers you an extensive range of fashionwear that includes ready-to-wear, handbags, jewelry, accessories, shoes, and Gucci Decor items. 

Dazzling Capsule Collection Offered by Jimmy Choo

The third Jimmy Choo store is opened in India at Jio World Plaza offering dazzling pumps, sandals, and clutchbags. 

Travel Accessories by Rimowa

Rimowa brings you a collection of curated luxury travel accessories including luggage tags, organizers, suitcases, and leather handbags, catering to discerning travelers. 

Food Court and Entertainment 

The third level of the buildings welcomes you with an entertainment arena that includes a multiplex theatre and a gourmet food emporium. The food gourmet area offers you pizzas hailing from Naples, an oven-adorned with floor tiles crafted from Vesuvian Lava, etc are a few of the culinary experiences visitors can browse through at Jio World Plaza.

VIP Experience

Customers will enjoy an array of in-house services at the Jio World Plaza such as VIP concierge, taxi-on-call, personal shopping assistance, wheelchair services, butler service, hands-free shopping with baggage drop, and baby strollers for an enhanced customer experience. 

Exceptional and Eye-catching Interior of Jio World Plaza

The interior of Jio World Plaza is an architectural and aesthetic sight to the eyes. Inspired by the elements of nature, this design features a contemporary sculpture by Jitish Kallat on the base level. The whole design and development along with the infrastructure was a result of collaboration with international design and architectural firm TVS, headquartered in the US.