Valentino has just announced that the Italian fashion label is entering the Indian market for the first time with a distribution agreement with Reliance, the Indian retail giant with a portfolio of homegrown designers as well as iconic names like Armani, Hugo Boss, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tiffany & Co., Tod’s, Versace, and many more.
The first boutique operating under the Valentino name will open in Delhi by the end of the summer, closely followed by Valentino’s flagship location in Mumbai.
“The brand’s infectious romanticism, signature codes and bold use of colour has strong resonance in India,” said Darshan Mehta, MD of Reliance Brands Limited. “This partnership will help make the brand more accessible to its Indian customers and build a new tribe of Valentino connoisseurs.” Jacopo Venturini, CEO of Maison Valentino, added: “We look forward to bringing
Valentino’s renowned collections and our one-of-a-kind customer journey mindset to India.”
Valentino’s launch in India is a significant step in the label’s global growth strategy. Currently, the brand is present in 213 Valentino boutiques and over 1,100 points of sale. The Delhi boutique will open with 162 square metres of floorspace featuring women’s and selected men’s collections, while the Mumbai flagship store will carry “the whole Valentino universe: a complete range across womenswear, menswear, and Valentino Garavani accessories that include shoes, bags, small leather goods, scarves, ties, eyewear and fragrances.
