The Fashion Design Council of India is a not-for-profit organization that works to further the business of fashion in India and ensure its sustainable growth. It promotes and nurtures its over 400 members, who represent the best in Indian fashion. These members include fashion and accessory designers and professionals, educational institutions and corporates.
The FDCI’s calendar of events includes the bi-annual Lakme Fashion Week (prêt) for Autumn-Winter in and Spring-Summer in October, held in New Delhi & Mumbai. It also hosts India Couture Week, the country’s most exclusive and premier fashion event, every year in July, held in New Delhi.
Other than these, the Council collaborates with the Textile Ministry and the Commerce & Industry Ministry, Government of India, as well as other countries and organizations on hosting fashion- and textile-related events and initiatives and creating opportunities for FDCI members across India and abroad.
Fashion and textile - related programmes and collaborations with the Government of India, other countries and private organizations in India and abroad
The FDCI News Room section provides up-to-date announcements, press releases, and media coverage, keeping you informed about the latest developments in the fashion world.
The FDCI Members section highlights the esteemed designers, brands, and industry professionals who are part of the Fashion Design Council of India.
The FDCI Blog section offers insightful articles, interviews, and trends from the fashion industry, providing a deeper understanding of style, design, and innovation.
The FDCI Careers section offers opportunities to join India's premier fashion council. Explore current openings and become a part of the dynamic world of fashion and design.
The FDCI Events section highlights the latest fashion shows, exhibitions, and industry gatherings, offering a glimpse into the vibrant world of fashion and design.
Women from marginalized jhuggis, craft lace pearl flowers for Isha Jajodia’s ICW line, as she offers clay embroidery, metal corsets and lace applique for a quieter, more self-assured bride. By Asmita Aggarwal She is known for delicate laces, her outfit for the Cannes red carpet was a hit, the 1100 hours of handwork showcased India’s prowess in gossamer embroideries. It was an invitation by Caroline Scheufele, co-President and Artistic Director...
“Chadti Kala”, optimism in gloomy times, Masaba brings unabashed colour, bold Mughal zari motifs for a bride who has a sense of humour, can laugh at herself in a pineapple-shaped bustier. By Asmita Aggarwal She comes from an interesting mixed parentage- Punjabi mother Neena Gupta who grew up among the chaotic sounds and sights of old Delhi and West Indian (Caribbean) cricketer Vivian Richards. Thus, Masaba is unafraid to...
34 years later Valaya misses Bal and his effortless poetry, at ICW his embroideries are more textural than overtly decorative, silhouettes carry quieter confidence; bride should feel elegant, not exhausted with the weight of embroideries. By Asmita Aggarwal If you ask J J Valaya the one thing he misses about fashion today his immediate response is–Rohit Bal. “Rohit possessed one of the most instinctive artistic minds our industry has...
