Following up on its long history of hosting some of the most exclusive, sought-after men’s lifestyle brands in the world, Delhi’s DLF Emporio is now set to host the premiere edition of ‘The Gentlemen’s Edit’ — a highly-curated showcase of the world’s finest men’s fashion and accessories, timepieces, special edition single malts, luxury automobiles, and more, courtesy partners HSBC Bank, Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows, and Man’s World India.
From the 21st of January to the 22nd, guests can experience a cornucopia of delights across a general exhibition during the day followed by exclusive evening cocktails at DLF Emporio’s SET’Z. Kicking off the first of two special cocktails, the wider exhibitions will feature wholly interactive sessions by world-class masters in the arts of bespoke tailoring, watchmaking, calligraphy, and digital design.
For Swiss Timepiece Aficionados
The Gentlemen’s Edit has decidedly gone all-out when it comes to the luxury watch space, with special exhibits designed to draw in fans of Europe’s finest watchmakers.
Italian-Swiss giant Panerai, for instance, will be holding both exhibition and exclusive evening events for attendees — giving a dozen lucky guests the chance to learn from a two-day watchmaking workshop, complete with watch strap customisation sessions and caricature artists.
For those with a more technical bent, the ‘watchmaker’s watchmaker’ Jaeger-LeCoultre will dive deep into each stage of their painstakingly detailed build process, with a special showcase on the brand’s iconic movements, REVERSO marque designs, and long history of quality watchmaking.
155-year-old Swiss legend IWC Schaffhausen will also be part of this one-of-a-kind horological showcase. Fresh off a push towards web3 virtual reality concepts and sustainability principles in 2022, the iconic marque will bring a futuristic, VR-led metaverse experience to Delhi this weekend, paired with a masterclass session hosted by one of their expert horologists.
The Ultimate Italian Tailoring Experience
Another key focus on the Edit’s first itinerary will be Italian bespoke fashion — putting together three industry icons with a long, storied saga of luxury, made-to-measure expertise.
Starting quite literally from the ground up is luxury leather-based shoemaker Santoni. Apart from hosting a masterclass on the classic ‘patina’ effect observed on well-made 100% leather shoes, Santoni will also showcase a unique AR experience while showcasing their new sneaker collection — a curious blend between modern trends and their decades of experience with crafting some of the world’s finest footwear.
Next up is ISAIA — which has just completed over a hundred years of upholding Italy’s highest sartorial standards. Known for producing some of Europe’s best fabrics, the fashion house’s stylish, form-fitting silhouettes and old-world Neapolitan charm will be on full display this weekend, as made-to-measure specialist Massimo Zola showcases the art and science of bespoke men’s clothing.
Another one of Italy’s oldest and most reputed menswear brands, Corneliani, will be hosting their own made-to-measure session featuring MTM artist Emanuele Frederici — a must-visit for anyone with an eye for quality Italian suits and sports jackets.
Finally, German luxury goods manufacturer Montblanc will bring a special focus on quality writing instruments, with an unmissable set of handwriting workshops conducted by calligraphy maestro K.C. Janardhan, and a special unveil of the iconic Jimi Hendrix Great Characters collection.
Apart from these iconic brands, visitors will also have the chance to check out showcases from Giorgio Armani, Tom Ford, Canali, Berluti, Zegna, and much more.
Dates: 21st & 22nd January
Time: 12:00 to 7:00 PM
Venue: SET’Z, DLF Emporio, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Lead Image: DLF Emporio
