There are florals and then there are Jajaabor florals that the brand flamboyantly showcased at Lakmē Fashion Week 2026. The collection – Calcutta • Kolkata – paid a visually rich homage to the city’s distinctive soul that has remained unchanged over many many decades. While strong vermilion smeared faces marched down the runway, the audience Read More
In a fashion landscape constantly chasing the new, Saaksha & Kinni turned inward. They turned towards memory, materiality, and the enduring language of craft. With their Spring/Summer ’26 collection, Estampa, the designer duo present a thoughtful ode to heritage prints, where tradition is not merely preserved but intuitively reimagined. At once tactile and fluid, Estampa Read More
Day 2 of Lakmē Fashion Week 2026 saw Pawan Sachdeva explore new ground with Trailblazer – bringing a nuanced take on denim to the forefront through a lens that felt both rooted and progressive. Drawing from the spirit of Swadeshi, the collection brought together the raw authenticity of khadi with the ease of contemporary silhouettes, Read More
The runway at Lakmē Fashion Week took a turn towards France on Day 1, as renowned label Abraham & Thakore teamed up with French lifestyle label L’Atelier 1664 to present Sari’torial, a collection that brings together a seamless confluence of cultures. Envisioned as a dialogue between continents, it bridges Parisian sensibilities with modern Indian design Read More
Aisha Rao put all her cards on the table on day 3 of Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, with her collection INTER-HANA.With everything produced in-house this season, it placed authorship at its core for the label, redefining the way design is conceived and created. Drawing from botanical influences and reinterpreting them through her Read More
Samant Chauhan’s Tracing The Silk Route, unveiled at Lakmē Fashion Week, unfolded less like a conventional showcase and more like a journey – one that traversed cultures, craft lineages, and time. Inspired by the historic Silk Route, the collection reflects an exchange of textiles and traditions, anchored in the pure, enduring essence of silk. At Read More
At Lakmē Fashion Week, Chola The Label’s “Echoes in Monochrome” unfolded as a considered study in restraint and release, where black and white shifted beyond opposition into a continuum. The runway assumed a performative quality, with movement and form navigating the tension between simplicity and complexity. We caught up with founder and designer Sohaya Misra Read More
Archana Jaju’s Spring Summer ’26 collection “A Summer Somewhere” unfolds as a quiet exploration of landscape, memory, and craft – where the softness of a European summer meets the depth of Indian craft traditions. There is a sense of ease that runs through the collection, one that feels both considered and instinctive. Materiality, colour, and Read More
Sparked by the intricate contours of urban cities, Dhruv Vaish’s collection, The Boy’s Club showcased a lineup of menswear that defined the shifting sensibilities of today. Structured jackets met textured surfaces in an array of striking tones in this collection on the Lakmē Fashion Week 2026 runway. In a fun tête-à-tête with the designer, First Read More
As Day 3 of Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI unfolded with a mix of emerging and established voices, Line Out Line by Deepit Chugh stood out with a playful, high-spirited collection that felt both experimental and personal. Blending cutwork, patchwork, cording, and a rich mix of textures, Chapter 8 drew inspiration from the Read More
Rooted in mythology, sculpture, and the human form, Saim announced its arrival with a striking debut at GenNext, Lakmē Fashion Week 2026. Drawing from early explorations of temple sculptures to the quiet nuances of everyday dressing, the collection unfolded as an intimate study of form, movement, and memory. Sheer fabrics, intricate patchwork, and fluid silhouettes Read More
On Day 3 of Lakmē Fashion Week, Bhumika Sharma unveiled Afterglow, a collection that held its own with a quiet, assured confidence, exploring a modern femininity shaped by both strength and softness. As the runway unfolded, each look built gently on the last. Sculpted corsetry met fluid skirts, painterly florals softened sharper tailoring, while heritage Read More
Raw, edgy, fluid and unapologetic – Triune by Prasoon Sharma showcased his collection, Fragile Dreams at Lakmē Fashion Week as a tribute to the designer’s journey. An array of structured layers, nuanced detailing like fringes and macrame in earthy tones swaggered down the runway that offered a fresh perspective on avant garde menswear. All the Read More
At Lakmē Fashion Week, Amit Aggarwal unveiled Orizon in collaboration with Indriya – a collection that traced a luminous journey from introspection to radiance. Known for his sculptural language and pioneering approach to material innovation, Aggarwal once again redefined the contours of Indian couture, merging his signature futuristic aesthetic with the richness of handloom textiles, Read More
Drawing inspiration from the layers of the Earth, Sahil Aneja’s Strata explores ideas of time and transformation. Classic tailoring is softened into relaxed, contemporary silhouettes, while layered construction and tonal depth lend each piece a quiet sense of evolution. The result is an effortless, modern expression that feels both fresh and true to the brand’s Read More