The Indian luxury fashion house Sabyasachi plans to expand its presence in Delhi by opening a 26,000 square foot flagship store in Mehrauli on August 25. This opening will double the brand's presence in the national capital, which accounts for about 30 percent of the company's global revenue.
The new establishment will not only serve as a venue for showcasing fashion collections but will also include dedicated areas for high-end jewelry and accessories. As part of this launch, Sabyasachi begins a multi-year collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York.
The created pieces will draw inspiration from the Met collection, which covers art and culture over 5,000 years old from various parts of the world. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, founder and creative director of House of Sabyasachi, emphasized that a luxury store should not merely sell goods. He stated: 'Commerce may bring people through the door, but they return for the culture, and as the world becomes increasingly digital, spaces that celebrate craftsmanship, beauty, and human connection are more valuable than ever.'
The store will feature around 120 chandeliers, approximately 300 original paintings created by artists from the Sabyasachi Art Foundation, as well as over 100 antique textiles, mirrors, and historical decorative items. Despite the brand's global recognition, its essence remains rooted in Bengal, which is reflected in the interior design. For instance, it features wooden trams from Calcutta (now Kolkata) with engraved glass, and inside there is a full-sized sculptural Bengal tiger, transforming the familiar city image into an unexpected encounter.
For the first phase of the project, Sabyasachi Mukherjee will present a high-end jewelry collection inspired by the art of the Byzantine Empire—the eastern continuation of the Roman Empire, centered in Constantinople (modern Istanbul) from the fourth to the fifteenth century, and its vast sphere of cultural influence. This collection will debut at a fashion show during New York Fashion Week on September 15.