A walk through Galeries Lafayette's Mumbai store, the city’s most stylish new address

The legendary French department store, Galeries Lafayette, has landed in Mumbai; one of the most anticipated luxury retail arrivals in India’s fashion history. With its flagship now standing tall at Fort, the Mumbai store naturally brings with it Parisian panache, and also a new definition for experiential shopping, where art, music, and gastronomy intertwine with couture. 

With its Mumbai store, Galeries Lafayette has reimagined what a department store can be; a space where shopping transforms into storytelling.

A recent celebratory night for Galeries Lafayette Mumbai unfolded like a symphony. As the city’s elite gathered under the stars at Turner Terrace, the evening shimmered with fine dining, flowing champagne, and an air of Parisian grandeur. Kallie Purie and Aroon Purie, Vice Chairperson and Editor-in-Chief of the India Today Group, were a part of the sparkling evening.

The gala’s crescendo came in the form of a spellbinding live performance by a global ensemble of virtuosos: Victor Espinola on the harp, Purbayan Chatterjee on the sitar, Sayaka Katsuki on the violin, Selva Ganesh on the kanjira, and Shikhar Naad on the drums, which weaved melodies of the East and West in perfect harmony. It wasn’t merely an inauguration; it was an overture, signalling the beginning of a new chapter in Mumbai’s cultural and luxury landscape.

The glittering soirée drew Mumbai’s crème de la crème; from Tamannaah Bhatia and Ananya Birla to Aditi Rao Hydari and Anil Kapoor. Among the elegantly dressed crowd were familiar faces from India’s luxury, fashion, and entertainment circles, all gathered to toast the arrival of Galeries Lafayette in the city with champagne, conversation, and a shared love for style and culture.

HELLO! India got an exclusive glimpse into what Galeries Lafayette is set to offer to shoppers soon.

Lower Ground Floor | La Beauté: The journey begins below ground, where beauty takes centrestage. It's a haven dedicated to skincare, fragrance, and cosmetics, curated with a sensorial twist. Shoppers are invited to explore an elegant world of luxury beauty while savouring fine wine, artisanal cheese, and live cello performances.

Ground Floor | La Coupole: Ascending to 'La Coupole,' guests are greeted by a dazzling showcase of over 600 handbags. It’s an ode to Parisian luxury, where every accessory tells a story and every detail is an experience.

First Floor | L’Atelier: 'L’Atelier' brings together couture and conversation. A space devoted to dresses crafted for special occasions, it celebrates artistry in fabric and form and transforms this floor into a creative playground for Mumbai’s stylish set.

Second Floor | L’Edition Femme: Dedicated to the modern woman, 'L’Edition Femme' is a symphony of feminine expression. With over 259 dresses, bags, and accessories on display, sophistication finds its rhythm here.

Third Floor | L’Edition Homme: For men, 'L’Edition Homme' strikes a balance between precision and ease, blending sharp tailoring with leisurewear essentials. This floor captures the essence of contemporary masculinity.

Fourth Floor | Flip Side: Streetwear gets its spotlight on 'Flip Side,' a floor that celebrates edge, individuality, and energy; a perfect contrast to the classic elegance of the floors below.

Rooftop | Turner Terrace: Under the Mumbai sky, guests are invited to a fine dinner accompanied by an extraordinary symphony of global sounds.

With its flagship at Boulevard Haussmann in Paris and stores in Berlin, Doha, Dubai, Jakarta, and Shanghai, Galeries Lafayette has redefined what it means to shop as it aims to make every visit a celebration of creativity, design, and culture. Now, as it lands in Mumbai, it takes that legacy forward in a way that feels both global as well as deeply local.