The spirit of Paris has officially arrived in Mumbai. This October 2025, the globally celebrated French luxury department store Galeries Lafayette opened its first Indian flagship at the historic Turner Morrison and Voltas House buildings in the city’s famed Kala Ghoda district, in partnership with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) — a moment that marks a transformative chapter in India’s luxury retail landscape.
A Historic Partnership for Indian Luxury
Formally announced, the exclusive partnership between Galeries Lafayette and ABFRL, part of the Aditya Birla Group, was envisioned to bring the Parisian icon’s legacy to Indian shores. The collaboration combines the French brand’s reputation for fashion, art, and culture with Aditya Birla Group’s deep understanding of the Indian market and retail ecosystems.
This landmark collaboration has been steered with strategic guidance from Pike Preston, ensuring that Galeries Lafayette’s global standards harmonize with India’s fast-evolving retail sensibilities.
The Architecture of Elegance At 90,000 square feet across five expansive levels, Galeries Lafayette Mumbai has been meticulously designed by London-based architectural firm Virgile + Partners.
The store reimagines the signature elegance of Haussmann-era Paris through an Indian lens, blending Art Deco-inspired design from Mumbai with Parisian architectural refinement. Inside, sweeping staircases, golden mosaics, and a radiant Cupola inspired by 18th-century French aviation create a theatrical ambiance.
The store not only invites exploration but also celebrates aesthetics and storytelling, described by Elle India as a modern maison that nods to both the Art Deco spirit of Mumbai and the quiet elegance of a Parisian townhouse.
Beyond retail, the flagship transcends traditional shopping—they have integrated personal styling, private lounges, concierge services, and curated cultural programs to deliver immersive luxury experiences and deepen brand-customer engagement…
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