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The Legacy Lives On: Fraze Tasnim’s New Rohit Bal
There was always a distinct energy to watching a Rohit Bal show, a world steeped in theatrical grandeur, with sweeping drapes and signature lotus motifs. A true visionary of Indian design, Gudda brought drama to the runway with his love for details and storytelling. Following in the creative footsteps of the late master who shaped Read More
CONTINUE READINGA Man in the Making ft. Dolly J
For decades, Indian menswear has been shaped by ceremony. The sherwani, the kurta, the embroidered jacket – each has held its own place within the rituals of celebration. But as the modern man moves beyond convention, the way he dresses for special moments is evolving with him. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Read More
CONTINUE READINGSignatures from Rawalgarh ft. Kunal Rawal
There are many ways to mark 15 years in fashion. You could look back, pull out the archives and celebrate the greatest hits. Or, if you’re Kunal Rawal, you create an AI crow for a music universe and turn Shubh Muhurat into an entire runway ritual. At India Couture Week 2026, across 150 looks, Rawalgarh Read More
CONTINUE READINGShahin Mannan Celebrates Individuality through I AM at Lakmē Fashion Week 2026
At Lakmē Fashion Week 2026 in partnership with FDCI, Shahin Mannan presented I AM, a collection that questioned the identities we inherit and the expectations that shape who we become. Rooted in individuality and self-expression, the collection explored what it means to define yourself on your own terms, without feeling bound by convention. Moving between Read More
CONTINUE READINGAnurag Gupta’s Artisanal at Lakmē Fashion Week 2026 Is a Story of Craft, Community and Change
At Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, designer Anurag Gupta brought a deeply personal story to the runway with Artisanal, a collection inspired by Biskohar, his hometown in Uttar Pradesh. Beyond its exploration of unconventional materials and architectural silhouettes, the collection aimed to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for women in the community, addressing the Read More
CONTINUE READINGPRAMA Brings the Art of Kathakali to Lakmē Fashion Week 2026
In Kathakali, a single gesture or flash of colour speaks an entire visual language, and on the runway, that exact performance vocabulary was turned into something soft, fluid, and beautifully wearable. At Lakmē Fashion Week 2026 in partnership with FDCI, designer Pratima Pandey captured that exact theatrical energy with KATHA, the latest showcase from her Read More
CONTINUE READINGRahul Singh Takes Indian Craft on a Florentine Holiday at Lakmē Fashion Week 2026
Some inspirations come from a place, others from the stories we bring back with us. For Rahul Singh, Indi-Vita took shape in Florence, where the city’s architectural beauty, artistic heritage and unhurried way of life got him thinking about the connections between Indian craftsmanship and Italian aesthetics. Showcased at Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with Read More
CONTINUE READINGCountrymade Weaves Memory into Material at Lakmē Fashion Week 2026
There are clothes that carry memories, and then there are clothes that become memories themselves. At Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI, Indian menswear label Countrymade explored this very thought with Material Memory, its Spring Summer 2027 collection. First unveiled in Tokyo, the collection arrived on the Indian runway through a thoughtful interplay of craft, texture Read More
CONTINUE READINGReimagining a Legacy, One Jewel at a Time ft. Yashovardhan Sharma
With four generations of carpet-making woven into his family history, Yashovardhan Sharma grew up in Jaipur determined to forge a path of his own. To a teenager eager for personal expression, the family carpet business didn’t feel like an artistic playground; it was just the background noise of shipping paperwork, payment tracking, and container loads Read More
CONTINUE READINGSabyasachi x The Met: Where Indian Craft Meets the Art of the World
Some collaborations do more than bring two names together; they create a dialogue between two distinct worlds.The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Sabyasachi’s newly announced multi-year collaboration is a compelling example. Bringing together one of the world’s most significant cultural institutions and one of India’s most recognisable luxury houses, the partnership opens up an expansive Read More
CONTINUE READINGGopi Vaid on Reimagining the Art of Marodi
Through a contemporary design language and a centuries-old craft form, Gopi Vaid offers a compelling case for revival through relevance. At the heart of her eponymous label is Marodi, once only reserved for India’s royalty. Today, the designer reimagines this highly intricate technique for discerning consumers possessing global tastes. The result is a thoughtful dialogue Read More
CONTINUE READINGTarun Tahiliani at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026: Couture Steps Off the Runway
Can couture exist without a runway? At Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 presented by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), in association with Nexxus New York, Tarun Tahiliani made a compelling case that it can. Trading the conventional runway for an immersive presentation at New Delhi’s historic Bikaner House, the designer invited guests to Read More
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