Esquire 10: The Coveted Luxury Edit

POINTS ET PLANS THROW, HERMÈS

The large Points et Plans throw, designed by Amer Musa, turns a childhood game into an object of refined comfort. Multicoloured cashmere dots are hand-stitched over a criss-crossed ikat-woven frame, merging playful pattern with meticulous craft. Handwoven in cashmere, it offers both warmth and a striking visual presence.

LIGHT-HEADED CANDLE HOLDER, CLAYMEN

A small flame, a calm face. Some carry the world, this one just carries a candle. Handmoulded in clay with Claymen’s signature human form, it’s an object that blends whimsy with quiet reflection. Perfect for evenings that call for soft light and a relaxed mood.

VICTORIAN FULLCUT DIAMOND & RUBY RING, AMRAPALI JEWELS

Handcrafted with timeless precision, this ring brings together the grandeur of Victorian artistry with the luminosity of diamonds and the deep allure of rubies. Each detail reflects Amrapali’s legacy, while blending heritage with modern elegance, making it a piece that transcends seasons and generations.

QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA EARBUDS (2ND GEN), BOSE

Drown out the loud Diwali noise? The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) feature proprietary CustomTune sound calibration technology that can personalise audio and noise cancellation performance to the shape of a listener’s ear and adapt the experience as the listener’s environment changes.

SHIKHARA FLOOR LAMP, COLLEKTKLOVE

Inspired by the rising crowns of South Indian temples, the Shikhara lamp has a solid brass form with a brushed antique finish that channels permanence and reverence. As its stepped crown catches the glow of a flame, it recalls the quiet rituals of light, making it a fitting gesture for a festival that celebrates illumination.

HELIO STRAP, AMAZFIT

Minimal and designed for everyday versatility, the Helio Strap sits on your wrist and offers 24x7 health monitoring, including per second heart rate, sleep, stress, and more metrics. It also supports 27 workout modes, plus smart strength training and an official HYROX race mode. Once charged fully, it has enough juice to last you for 10 days.

BACKPACK TRUNK, LOUIS VUITTON

The monogram Backpack Trunk carries Louis Vuitton’s travel heritage into the present, blending archival grandeur with modern ease. Crafted with meticulous savoir-faire, it makes it a statement of refinement and adventure. At the time for new beginnings, it becomes more than an accessory, a companion that holds stories yet to be written.

INDIA EXCLUSIVE SCARF, BURBERRY

Burberry tips its hat to the Festival of Lights with a scarf made exclusively for India. Hand-woven in Italy from cashmere and mulberry silk, it comes in Sash Red threaded with gold lurex that catches the light beautifully. In India, red has long symbolised love, prosperity and new beginnings, making this a modern ritual in fabric form.

CARD SET WITH DOUBLE G, GUCCI

Drawn from Gucci’s archives of the ’50s and ’60s, each card is printed with a whimsical forest motif, a lighthearted nod to its heritage inspiration. The set is housed in a GG Supreme case and finished with equestrian emblems from the house’s storied past. It makes for a collector’s piece.

MOTHER OF PEARL PLATE WITH SWIRLING DRAGON, LOTUS ARTS DE VIVRE

A luminous keepsake shaped by weeks of meticulous craftsmanship, this plate is handcrafted from the finest mother of pearl and adorned with a sterling silver dragon. Its iridescent sheen and intricate detailing make it as fitting for caviar and confections as it is for quiet display.

Digital Imaging by Azad Mohan Panwar

Words by Komal Shetty and Nitin Sreedhar