Yogi Retail Ventures has made the entry of French luxury fashion giants Lancaster Paris and Giambattista Valli Paris into the Indian market. This strategic foray reflects the company’s vision to provide South Asia’s ultra-high-net-worth and aspirational consumers with global luxury offerings.
Led by luxury retailing veteran Yogendra Sharma, Yogi Retail Ventures shall be the Master Franchise and Exclusive Distributor of the two brands for India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The company is building a foundation for an omnichannel presence, marrying upscale physical retail with handpicked digital platforms to best capture each brand’s distinctive personality and design philosophy.
Lancaster Paris, renowned for its leather goods and fashion apparel, will be launched in over 30 boutique and shop-in-shop outlets by 2030 and will aim to attract aspirational and premium customers who are looking for affordable luxury.
To accompany this is the India launch of Giambattista Valli Paris, the titular house of the Italian-born, Paris-based designer famous worldwide for his prêt-à-porter collections. In India, Yogi Retail Ventures will position the brand with premium retail placements, one-on-one styling experiences and high-profile partnerships, catering to India’s fashion elite.
Apart from physical expansion, both brands will also be accessible through prominent luxury e-commerce sites, complemented by a standalone direct-to-consumer website providing an easy online shopping experience.
Yogendra Sharma, founder and managing director of Yogi Retail Ventures said that for them, this is about more than brand expansion—it’s about introducing South Asian consumers to the artistry, heritage and emotional connection that define true luxury. He added that with Lancaster Paris and Giambattista Valli, they’re proud to champion global design excellence while nurturing a more accessible and aspirational luxury narrative in the region.
Based in New Delhi, Yogi Retail Ventures is a leading name in South Asia’s premium fashion retail and distribution segment. An India luxury fashion pioneer, Yogendra Sharma established the business, which focuses on master franchising and brand growth for international luxury and bridge-to-luxury brands in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
