Behind the scenes of Condé Nast Traveller’s London Fashion Week dinner with Godawan 173

On Sunday 22 September, The Savoy’s historic Lancaster Ballroom was taken over by Condé Nast Traveller and the award-winning Indian single malt Godawan for a resplendent dinner to inaugurate its new limited-edition, Godawan 173, which is made in Rajasthan and highlights its distinctive atmosphere, wildlife, artwork and craftsmanship. CNT’s world editorial director, Divia Thani, and Diageo’s interim CEO, Nik Jhangiani, hosted the night – a spotlight of which was Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor’s receiving the first bottle and pledging funds in the direction of the conservation of the endangered chook after whom the drink is called (Godawan is also referred to as the Great Indian Bustard and was as soon as a contender for India’s nationwide chook).

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When doorways opened, visitors had been wowed by the spectacular decor by Blooming Haus and tablescapes by Duchess and Butler. Inspired by Rajasthan’s desert atmosphere, each creatives took this temporary to new heights, with breathtaking installations that includes pampas grass, barley and touches of blue delphiniums.

Whisky tastings and shows had been key elements of the nightMoeez Ali

Guests feasted on a multi-course menu at The SavoyMoeez Ali

Ruchira Jaitly and Diageo India’s MD and CEO, Praveen Someshwar, to the stage (which might quickly after be reclaimed by a sitar participant strumming out Moon River), who make clear the story behind Godawan 173, and the way their conservation efforts over the previous few years have led to the inhabitants of the birds to go from underneath 100 to a powerful 173 – therefore, the identify of the malt.

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