Couture and UBM India Announce Launch of Couture India

(IDEX Online News) – Couture announced the launch of Couture India, a pavilion of Couture-level designers and brands serving the domestic Indian market. The pavilion will be a component of UBM India’s inaugural Mumbai Jewellery and Gem Fair in December.

“Couture is expanding its mission to bring our leading designers to emerging markets throughout the world,” said Chris Casey, VP of Couture. “The growth of the affluent Indian consumer and their increased interest in global design makes Mumbai the logical first step in bringing 'Couture design' to other markets.”

According to Shamal Pote, UBM India Project Director – Jewelry, collaborating with Couture will create a unique opportunity to introduce global brands to the Indian market.

“Couture is built around our comprehensive service to our exhibitors,” Casey continued. “We will make exploring the domestic Indian market as easy and comfortable for our brands as possible.”

UBM’s Mumbai Jewellery and Gem Fair is being held December 9 -11 at the Mumbai Exhibition Center in Mumbai.