Conde Nast to bring Architectural Digest in India

Conde Nast India announces their 4th title launch in India; Manju Sara Ranjan to be editor.

Rajat Arora | Delhi | April 14, 2011

Following the success of Vogue, GQ and Condé Nast Travaller, publishing group Condé Nast India has announced the launch of their 4th title, AD Architectural Digest in India at the Salone Internazionale Del mobile 2011. The announcement was made in Milan at the 30^th Anniversary celebration party of Architectural Digest Italy held on April 13, 2011. Architectural Digest India is the ninth edition of the magazine and is scheduled to be launched in March 2012.

AD Architectural Digest positions itself as the most trusted authority on design, architecture and living. It offers first and exclusive access to extraordinary people, places and things, with each issue, AD introduces the best of modern living. AD India will continue to deliver on the AD promise and will present the best of international and Indian architecture and design, inspiring readers to create the homes they have always dreamt of.

Speaking on the occasion, Nicholas Coleridge, Vice President of Condé Nast International says, “After the successful launches of Indian Vogue, GQ and Condé Nast Traveller, which have surpassed expectations, we are delighted to announce the launch of Architectural Digest India - the 9th edition of the design bible.”

Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Alex Kuruvilla, Managing Director of Condé Nast India reflects, “India is a country with a growing affluent population that already appreciates luxury and is now lavishing attention on their homes, making it the perfect time to introduce the world's most trusted authority on design.”

Manju Sara Rajan has been appointed Editor of Architectural Digest in India. She is currently the Features Editor of Vogue India, responsible for the fashion magazine's culture, lifestyle, and travel sections. Rajan began her media career with Time magazine in Hong Kong, before relocating to India as a correspondent in the international news magazine's New Delhi bureau. She left Time in 2004 and moved to Mumbai to work with The Indian Express, and later Mint, as the Deputy National Features Editor of the business paper. She was also part of the team that launched OPEN, the national news magazine by the RPG group.

Architectural Digest India aims to be a change-maker in the lives of its readers. The editorial content will contain photo spreads of the best homes in the world, feature stories on the latest trends and people in design plus advise on practical solutions for home improvement.

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