Ever wondered why certain pieces remain so difficult to part with. Why does a grandmother’s bangle tucked away in a velvet pouch feel more valuable than something infinitely more expensive bought yesterday? Why do old jewels continue to exert such emotional force long after the people who wore them are gone? Perhaps because there are Read More
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
In an era of fast fashion, the definition of true luxury is shifting toward garments that carry soul, history, and lasting value. Marking this evolution, JADE by Monica & Karishma unveiled their Autumn/Winter 2026 Bridal Couture Collection, The Hands That Remember, in an exclusive runway preview in Mumbai. Timed with National Handloom Day, the collection Read More
The first thing you notice on a couture runway isn’t always the embroidery or the silhouette. It’s the colour palette. At India Couture Week 2026, colour emerged as one of the season’s strongest storytelling devices, quietly setting the mood before a single detail came into focus. For the longest time, couture in India has been closely Read More
A visual exploration of the anatomy of love in all its contradictions – messy, magnetic, and enduring. Muse: Rudrapriya, Bardeep Dhiman; HMUA: Neetu Tamang; Assisted by: Tuba Laraib.
Every thread of India’s handloom heritage carries a story. A story of generations of artisans, regional craftsmanship, slow processes, and traditions that have survived centuries. Yet in an age of fast fashion and mass production, these intricate textiles often struggle to find the recognition and the market they deserve. Observed every year on August 7, Read More
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
Some collections captivate instantly. Others unfold slowly, revealing a new layer of beauty with every look. Roseroom by Isha Jajodia’s Softly, Strong belonged to the latter. Returning for its fourth consecutive showcase at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 presented by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), in association with Nexxus New York,, the label Read More
Not every couture collection demands attention the moment it appears on the runway. Some reveal themselves gradually, inviting you to look a little closer. That was the mood created for Dolly J at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, presented in association with Nexxus New York as part of the FDCI showcase with BRAHM, a collection Read More
Jayanti Reddy brought the soul, grandeur, and gilded courtyards of Hyderabad straight into the heart of New Delhi. Unveiling her latest collection, The Gilded Era, at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 – an FDCI initiative presented in association with Nexxus New York – Reddy transformed the Taj Palace ballroom into a celebration of royal Deccani Read More
Few designers have shaped Indian couture quite like JJ Valaya. Thirty-four years into his journey, the couturier continues to reinvent bridal dressing without losing sight of the signature craftsmanship that defines the House of Valaya. His latest collection, Siddi, unveiled at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, was a testament to that enduring vision, weaving together Read More
After INTERHANA, Aisha Rao turned her attention to love in all its complexity. Presented at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, in association with Nexxus New York, an FDCI initiative, Priyasi reimagined timeless love stories through intricate craftsmanship, botanical symbolism, and contemporary couture, unfolding as an immersive theatrical experience. The collection traced the many expressions of Read More
Imagine a grand royal courtyard where ancient Indian heritage meets the modern street energy, charged by Punjabi folk beats and martial movement. To celebrate a milestone of 15 years in fashion, designer Kunal Rawal took over the runway at the 19th edition of Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, presented by the Fashion Design Council of Read More
One for the bride gang! Arpita Mehta unveiled her debut couture collection, Ceremonial, at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, presented in association with Nexxus New York as part of the FDCI showcase. Marking her first-ever couture runway, the collection reimagined Indian ceremonial dressing through a contemporary lens, weaving together heritage textiles, intricate craftsmanship, and immersive Read More
Some designers revisit history, others reconstruct it. At Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, in association with Nexxus New York, an FDCI Initiative, Rimzim Dadu unveiled INLAE, a collection inspired by Mughal inlay artistry, where mother-of-pearl and centuries-old craftsmanship found a distinctly modern expression. With INLAE, Rimzim continued to challenge conventional ideas through experimental textiles and Read More