The 18th edition of India Couture Week was nothing short of spectacular, lighting up the runway with silhouettes that celebrated Indian craftsmanship at its most opulent. This year, designers brought their boldest visions to life, with celebrity showstoppers giving those visions flight.

From iconic names like Amit Aggarwal, Manish Malhotra, and Ritu Kumar to global supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and celebrated actors turning muse, the event was a dazzling showcase of luxurious fabrics, intricate embroidery, and visionary design. Clad in ethereal bridal masterpieces and sharply tailored menswear, here’s a look at the icons who truly stole the show.

Tamannaah Bhatia for Rahul Mishra

Tamannaah Bhatia dazzled as the showstopper for Rahul Mishra, opening the week with Becoming Love – a collection echoing the seven stages of love and the transformative spirit of Indian couture. Her ethereal look captured the dreamy, nature-inspired aesthetic of Mishra’s Paris Haute Couture extension.

Tara Sutaria for Roseroom by Isha Jajodia

Tara Sutaria walked down the runway as Roseroom by Isha Jajodia’s showstopper, wearing an ivory-gold corset and lace skirt with delicate handwork. 

Ridhima Kapoor for Suneet Varma

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni graced the runway as the showstopper for Suneet Varma in a breathtaking lehenga featuring an off-white, nearly weightless skirt with intricate silver embroidery, accented by delicate pink and yellow floral motifs. 

Akshay Kumar for Falguni Shane Peacock

Akshay Kumar turned heads with his royal return to the ramp after 12 years, walking as the showstopper for Falguni Shane Peacock. Dressed in an ivory achkan-style sherwani accented with gold buttons and threadwork, Kumar brought a touch of regal panache to the collection inspired by Indian palatial grandeur.

For Shantnu & Nikhil

Shantnu & Nikhil’s showcase saw prominent celebrities walking down the runway. Arjun Rampal, Rajkummar Rao, Jim Sarbh, Rahul Khanna, Zahan Kapoor, and Vihaan Samat strutted down in dapper ensembles that rewrite the codes of Indian menswear. 

Bhumi Pednekar for Ritu Kumar

Bhumi Pednekar turned muse for iconic designer Ritu Kumar. As the face of Kumar’s “Threads of Time: Reimagined,” she embodied the collection’s dialogue between heritage and modernity, donning flowing, translucent fabrics adorned with jewelled motifs that celebrated the design maven’s five-decade legacy in design.

Janhvi Kapoor for Jayanti Reddy

Janhvi Kapoor brought royal elegance to the runway in a beautifully crafted blush pink fish-cut lehenga. The ensemble’s highlight was its innovative saree-style pleats below the knees, offering a contemporary spin on the traditional lehenga silhouette.

Arjun Rampal for Rohit Bal

Arjun Rampal paid an emotional tribute to the late Rohit Bal at India Couture Week 2025 by walking the runway in a striking all-black velvet sherwani, regal and shimmering subtly under the lights. The ensemble was the epitome of Rohit Bal’s timeless craftsmanship, combining sumptuous velvet with delicate gold zardozi and intricate threadwork inspired by the poetic landscapes of Kashmir. 

Sara Ali Khan for Aisha Rao

Sara Ali Khan was the showstopper for Aisha Rao, dazzling in an ensemble inspired by lush banana leaves, lotus blooms, and palms. The look combined dreamy florals and flowing silhouettes with metallic accents, embodying Rao’s signature blend of romance, reinvention, and wild, bold creativity.

Khushi Kapoor for Rimzim Dadu

Khushi Kapoor dazzled as the showstopper for Rimzim Dadu in a modern couture collection inspired by Gujarat’s Banjara tribes. Her look featured sculptural silhouettes crafted from steel, metallic wires, and custom textiles. By fusing Patola weaving and mirror work with avant-garde materials, Khushi embodied Dadu’s signature blend of experimental innovation and Indian heritage.

Abhishek Sharma for JJ Valaya

Abhishek Sharma walked for JJ Valaya in a jewel-toned sherwani with hand-embroidered Mughal motifs. Layered with a statement shawl and heritage jewellery, his look fused royal opulence with contemporary masculinity, exemplifying Valaya’s signature style.

Rasha Thadani and Ibrahim Ali Khan for JJ Valaya

Rasha Thadani and Ibrahim Ali Khan made a memorable debut as showstoppers for JJ Valaya ’s grand finale. The stars walked down the runway in opulent black ensmebles, with Rasha in an intricately embroidered lehenga and Ibrahim in a regal sherwani. 

Mugdha Godse and Rahul Dev for JJ Valaya

Mugdha Godse and Rahul Dev captivated the audience as they walked the runway together for JJ Valaya. Dressed in striking black and gold outfits from the East collection, they radiated regal sophistication, perfectly showcasing the designer’s fusion of Far Eastern, Balkan, and Indian influences in a stunning fashion statement.