{"id":78424,"date":"2026-11-03T18:26:20","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/iconic-california-born-lucky-brand-makes-its-india-debut\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T18:26:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:56:20","slug":"iconic-california-born-lucky-brand-makes-its-india-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/iconic-california-born-lucky-brand-makes-its-india-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic California-Born Lucky Brand Makes Its India Debut"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 3:<\/strong> <strong>Lucky Brand<\/strong>, the iconic denim and lifestyle company known for celebrating individuality and self-expression for more than 30 years, has officially entered the <strong>Indian market through a strategic partnership with omnichannel retailer Confluxe Retail Pvt Ltd<\/strong>. The partnership marks the brand&#8217;s <strong>first digital footprint in the country<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIndia is one of the most exciting markets in the world for us right now. We recognise the importance of establishing a strong local presence for Lucky Brand in these rapidly growing territories, and we look forward to forging new paths in the region,\u201d<\/em> said <strong>Henry Stupp, President, EMEA-India at Authentic<\/strong>, owner of the Lucky Brand intellectual property.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built on <strong>California cool, optimism, and craft-led denim<\/strong>, Lucky Brand enters India during a period of accelerated home and global expansion, following partnerships with global celebrities including <strong>Addison Rae (2025) and Charlie Puth (2026)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cLucky Brand has arrived in India at the right moment. A new generation here is drawn to authenticity, heritage and denim with a real point of view, which is exactly what Lucky stands for. In Confluxe, we have found a partner who understands both the brand and this market, and who can build it here with the care and long-term thinking it deserves,\u201d<\/em> says <strong>Sanjeet Mehta, EVP, India, Lifestyle &amp; Entertainment at Authentic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For over <strong>30 years<\/strong>, Lucky brand has celebrated and championed individuality and self-expression and a sense of irreverence through premium denim crafted with character. The India entry taps into the country&#8217;s similar sentiment, especially among young Indians and subcultures anchored in music, outdoor recreation, and vintage clothing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cDenim in India has evolved from an everyday staple into a statement of individuality. Lucky Brand brings the perfect mix of vintage California cool and modern comfort that Indians are looking for. Confluxe is proud to partner with Authentic to introduce this iconic label to the market at such an exciting time,\u201d<\/em> <strong>Rajesh Narkar, CEO and Co-founder, Confluxe Retail Private Limited<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rollout is timed with the <strong>upcoming festive shopping season<\/strong>, the highest-intent purchasing window for Indian consumers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The launch collection is available at the brand\u2019s online store, <a href=\"http:\/\/luckybrand.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">luckybrand.in<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Confluxe<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Confluxe Retail<\/strong> is a Bengaluru-based, technology-led commerce company building a portfolio of international fashion and lifestyle brands in India. Through its integrated operating platform, Confluxe combines <strong>brand licensing, digital commerce, omnichannel distribution, consumer analytics and agile supply chain capabilities<\/strong> to help global brands enter and scale in the Indian market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by former <strong>Myntra and AJIO executive Rajesh Narkar<\/strong> and <strong>H&amp;M India veteran Louis Coucke<\/strong>, Confluxe holds the <strong>exclusive licence for Lucky Brand in India<\/strong>. Its portfolio also includes Brazilian brand <strong>Urban Performance<\/strong>. The company is backed by <strong>Wavemaker Partners and Kriscore Capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Built in India. Built to scale commerce globally.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/confluxe.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">confluxe.in<\/a>. Follow Confluxe on LinkedIn and Instagram.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Authentic Brands Group<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Authentic Brands Group (Authentic)<\/strong> is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. It accelerates brands through a set of specialized businesses that combine powerful storytelling, premium content, unforgettable live experiences and global commerce. Through a network of <strong>more than 1,700 best-in-class licensees and strategic partners across 150 countries<\/strong> and expansive distribution, Authentic\u2019s brands drive <strong>more than $38 billion in annual systemwide sales worldwide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authentic\u2019s diversified portfolio spans <strong>more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers<\/strong>. Its roster includes <strong>Reebok, Champion, Shaquille O\u2019Neal, David Beckham, Kevin Hart, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, GUESS, Care Bears, A\u00e9ropostale, Nautica,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Izod, Van Heusen, Dockers, Ted Baker, Hart Schaffner Marx, Vince, OVO, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Quiksilver, Spyder, Billabong, Volcom, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Prince, Sperry and Hunter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/corporate.authentic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">corporate.authentic.com<\/a>. Follow Authentic on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/weareauthentic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/authentic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s\/rOeJdDPILca1r2oH5Uej6A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">WeChat<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Lucky Brand<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WEAR LUCKY. FEEL LUCKY.<\/strong> Lucky Brand was founded in <strong>1990<\/strong> with a spirit of reinvention. Rooted in premium denim, Americana and self-expression, our brand is for the free-thinkers and the optimists who don\u2019t take life too seriously. Our denim and lifestyle wares portray personality through perfectly imperfect, often American heritage-inspired details that bring levity to any look or situation. Wear Lucky and make good fortune. Feel lucky, and you\u2019ll find it. Shop Lucky Brand in freestanding store locations across North America, select department stores and on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckybrand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">luckybrand.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow Lucky Brand on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/luckybrand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/luckybrand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook<\/a> and X.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 3: Lucky Brand, the iconic denim and lifestyle company known for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":78423,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-78424","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-press-release"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78424","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78424"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78424\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/78423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78424"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78424"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}