Celebrating the debut of the F1 Grand Prix in India, watch maker Hublot delivers a the “F1 King Power” Watch in an edition of 200 unit. “Sporting the famous F1 logo and colours of the Indian flag on its dial and bracelet, the F1 King Power India features several unique aspects made from an array of high-tech materials directly inspired by Formula 1 (some of which have never before been used in watchmaking) such as a ceramic bezel with a circular-grained satin finish adorned with multiple holes to represent a high performance brake disk, a strap made from rubber and Nomex…”

More looks after the click.

(via IHT)

CNBC’s Jim Cramer made mention recently that the economies in the BRIC nations of Brasil, Russia, India, and China, was on a down turn. "Crumbling" being the other term being toss around. I do not think anyone mentioned this to a core of companies that are opening doors and magazines in the country of India, which has seen some crazy GDP growth in the last two decades. Luxury goods and fashion may be finally catching on and gaining steam Earlier this month, GQ India was launched in the country and today, DNR is reporting that both Armani and Diesel are planning outposts with Armani heading to the Emporio Mall of New Dehli. D&G is also reportedly opening doors in the same mall.

More on the India story from DNR.

UK’s venerable TopShop is heading over the pond to te Big Apple – New York City, with sites set on more doors worldwide. According to WWD, "Those same spunky harlequin dresses, tuxedo jackets and sequined HotPants that play well in the U.K. are coming to Broadway in mid-October with a 40,000-square-foot store composed of four selling floors; glossy shelving; futuristic lighting tubes and a DJ booth, both suspended from the ceiling; an "army" of mannequins; a shoe lounge; 32 changing rooms, and a VIP suite for the expected celebrity clientele." The New York store is set to open in the Fall.

IHT reported back in February that TopShop’s boss, Sir Philip Green, promises doors to follow  in  Hong Kong and India very soon.

A.P.C. has released their Spring/Summer 2008 Madras collection. It’s a collection designed by Jessica Ogden and Jean Touitou. The fact that the line is entirely made in India is not only reflected in the materials, but also in the style and looks.

As always, it’s a very interesting and nice collection. It is now available at A.P.C. stores and also in their online store.