Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI's Delhi 2026 edition to begin on October 13

As Indian fashion enters a new phase of global influence cultural relevance and commercial scale Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India FDCI returns to New Delhi from October 13 to 18 The season will move to a new iconic venue the Taj Palace New Delhi from October 14 to 18 The platform will explore the increasingly dynamic relationship between fashion beauty culture technology commerce and conscious innovation reflecting how the industry continues to evolve far beyond the runway This season will spotlight the people partnerships and ideas driving fashion forward Bringing together designers brands creators innovators and industry leaders Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI continues to serve as a platform where creativity meets commerce and where cultural conversations emerging talent and new opportunities shape the future of Indian fashionFor more than 25 years the platform has evolved alongside the Indian fashion industry growing from a runway into a dynamic ecosystem where fashion beauty creativity culture and commerce intersect Today the platform reflects the changing ways fashion is created consumed and experienced bringing together established designers emerging talent brands creators industry leaders and consumers under one roof At the heart of the platform remains the enduring relationship between fashion and beauty Continuing its legacy of translating runway moments into beauty trends and cultural conversations the House of Lakme will introduce a skincarepowered makeup rangeThe season will culminate with the House of Lakme Grand Finale featuring AMIT by Amit Aggarwal bringing together the designers distinctive approach to craft structure and contemporary Indian design The finale will translate this intersection of fashion and beauty into a singular runway experience bringing together design beauty and selfexpression to create a statement on how the two worlds continue to influence and redefine one anotherThe Fashion Design Council of India and Lakme Fashion Week Opening Show is one of the most anticipated shows of the season This season will be presented by an iconic collaboration between Lakme and Tira and will feature celebrated designer pero bringing the labels distinctive approach to craftsmanship storytelling and contemporary Indian design to the forefrontThe edition will also feature FDCI led initiatives including FDCI X Moscow Fashion Week featuring Russian designer Sergey Sysoev celebrating creative dialogue and cultural exchange through fashion ldquoThe Fifth Seasonrdquo a fashion story from Ladakh presented by Department of Industries amp Commerce Union Territory of Ladakh spotlighting regional craftsmanship indigenous traditions and the rich creative heritage of the Himalayan region ldquoEccellenzardquo The artisans of Italian Style presented by Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with Confartigianato and FDCI bringing together Indian and Italian design perspectives while strengthening the dialogue between the two fashion ecosystems and FDCI X Pearl Academy First Cut highlighting emerging talent and new perspectives in designThe FDCI Showroom will offer buyers and audiences direct access to participating designers and their latest collections culminating in the FDCI Stockroom where select creations will be available at exclusive pricesThe finale of the RElan Circular Design Challenge in Partnership with the UN in India taking place at the Embassy of France in New Delhi on 13th October The challenge has emerged as one of the fashion industrys leading platforms for circular innovation This years edition received over 220 applications from around the world with seven global finalists selected to showcase breakthrough ideas in sustainability and circular design as part of the IndiaFrance Year of Innovation 2026One of the most anticipated showcases of the season Maruti Suzuki NEXA presents Manish Malhotra Luxury Pret marking the designerrsquos return to Lakme Fashion Week after three years with Manish Malhotra unveiling his latest festive collection on the runwayMaruti Suzuki NEXA Presents lsquoThe Spotlightrsquo 12th edition will spotlight emerging design talent bringing fresh creative perspectives and distinctive design voices to the Lakme Fashion Week runway Meanwhile NIF Global Presents GenNext will shine a spotlight on emerging talent through showcases by this seasons winning designers Day amp Age Subbha and Abhishek Chauhan Continuing its legacy as one of Indias most respected talent discovery platforms GenNext remains committed to nurturing the next generation of creative voices Complementing this the NIF Global lsquoThe Runwayrsquo will provide students and young designers with an opportunity to present new ideas techniques and design perspectives before industry leaders buyers and mediaCelebrated designers Ashish N Soni Namrata Joshipura Suneet Verma Tarun Tahiliani and Samant Chauhan will also take to the runway in primetime showcases this season Namrata Joshipura will present her contemporary design language in collaboration with OPPO bringing together fashion and technology while Samant Chauhan will collaborate with Jaisalmer Crafted Bar on a special series of collectibles that celebrates craftsmanship and designThis years edition will also continue to spotlight responsible fashion through the Sustainability Heart initiative while showcases such as RElantrade x HUEMN reinforces the industrys commitment to conscious innovation and responsible design Extending beyond the physical venue all showcases will be streamed live across Lakme Lakme Fashion Week and FDCI digital platforms as well as on JioTV enabling audiences across India and around the world to experience the season in real timeAdding to the seasonrsquos experiences SUPIMA the luxury trademark brand for Americangrown extralong staple ELS Pima cotton will come together with AKOK by Anamika Khanna for a collaboration culminating in a SUPIMA times AKOK collection showcase in March 2027 The partnership will be introduced this season through an intimate brunch offering a first glimpse into the collaboration aheadOther major showcases includeSV by Suneet Varma Renowned for his glamorous couture aesthetic and intricate craftsmanship Suneet Varma returns with a showcase celebrating contemporary Indian luxuryShahin Mannan Siddhartha Bansal Two distinctive creative voices come together to present bold expressions of contemporary Indian fashion through colour individuality and selfexpressionMini Sondhi ORCR amp Somya Goyal Bringing together innovation sustainability and contemporary design the showcase highlights a fresh perspective on conscious fashionAnurag Gupta Artisanal amp TIL Showcasing a contemporary approach to occasion wear Anurag Gupta brings a fresh perspective to modern Indian fashionArvind Limited amp Ashish N Soni A collaboration that brings together textile innovation and contemporary menswear design through the lens of craftsmanship and modern Indian styleFARAK Aikeyah amp Guapa A collaborative showcase celebrating contemporary design perspectives craftsmanship and the evolving language of modern Indian fashionCountrymade Presenting premium menswear that blends natural fabrics functionality and sustainability with classic silhouettes and contemporary designPawan Sachdeva Presenting contemporary menswear that brings together sharp tailoring modern silhouettes and a refined approach to Indian craftsmanshipEthnix by Raymond Presents Wedding Stories One of Indias most iconic menswear and lifestyle brands returns to the runway with a showcase reflecting the evolution of contemporary Indian styleLakme Salon x Anushree Reddy Present MAYA Celebrating the synergy between beauty and fashion through Anushree Reddys signature aesthetic and Lakme Salons vision of contemporary beautyTASVA Reimagining Indian menswear through a modern lens while remaining rooted in craftsmanship and occasion dressingPRAMA by Pratima Pandey Rahul Singh amp Sanjukta Dutta A showcase of contemporary Indian design bringing together artisanal craftsmanship modern silhouettes and rich textile traditions