Category: FDCI

The Sun and Moon two stars have fascinated Archana Rao thus the moniker for her LFW X FDCI 2024 line, but she is excited to have done costumes for Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan in Kalki 2898 AD, creating futuristic character sketches! By Asmita Aggarwal Hyderabad-based Archana Rao is ...

Bomb blasts, barren land, soldier writings on walls and stones, how war destroys the fabric of mankind and its futility has been beautifully mirrored through deft stitches by Sushant Abrol’s label Countrymade. By Asmita Aggarwal From writing poetry, to working with 8-10 needlework techniques, using imagery of his late Air ...

Paying homage to the moon landing and India’s homegrown space programme Pearl Academy students delve into the future to showcase how it could be the next vacation destination through metallics, anti-gravity hair and hybrid ensembles. By Asmita Aggarwal The Chandrayaan-3 mission, was a homegrown one, as the country reached the lunar south polar region, “India ...

From jersey to satin Shweta Kapoor’s saris tell us you can walk the talk with this slithering drape, as she adds an 80s touch to it, this season. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Giving leather longevity through contemporary design, Sonal Varma of Rara Avis, offers versatile shapes for a global traveller. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Offering sustainable fabrics, swimwear with reversible styles and interesting prints, Reby Kumar of Guapa is embarking on, making dressing for your next holiday under the palms, super comfortable. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

From embroidery created out of scrap, to making even the motifs move along as you wear the ensemble Anurag Gupta woos the unusual. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Tribal imagery comes alive in Aseem Kapoor’s free size, super comfy offerings for women who choose practicality over transient shine. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Anju Modi is paying homage to “white weddings”, with signature crafts and a wish to move away from conventional palettes. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

From launching various verticals to the mothership brand Geisha Designs, Paras and Shalini this year elevate embellishment with corsetry and serenade the extended family with their love for Victorian needle work and beads. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

15 years and making a mark with classics from the stable, Pankaj and Nidhi combine their strengths from dori work to quilting, creating affable tuxedo jackets and trumpet skirts. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Swimwear mavericks, and now ski wear experts, Shivan and Narresh offer us a glimpse of Finland through their specially crafted prints combined with hand painting. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

“Handspun” is Himanshu Shani’s leitmotif this LFW, as he celebrates innately Indian techniques and processes from Bandhej to Ajrak and natural indigo dyeing making a play for incorporating kala cotton in Gen Z style lexicon   By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Anjali Mehta Patel, a first timer in Delhi is hoping to wow buyers with her au naturale offerings constructed with Bemberg, replete with India stories done in heady prints. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Working with renowned weaver Prasanta Basak to offer a new language of Indian clothing, Swatti Kapoor is hoping to elevate the humble salwar-kameez, with innovative substitutes in natural fabrics. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Ka-Sha completes ten years in fashion, she infuses the line with imagery of emotions replicated through the prism of relaxed clothing, and monochromes as bead work becomes a show stealer. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Think disco, bell bottoms, Manhattan’s Studio 54 and Ashish Soni’s play with the oversized, androgynous look —-strong shoulders and suiting materials as his forte tailoring, takes centerstage. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Riding, and utility make a play in Abhishek Paatni’s line that takes us back to the simple joys of life, finding peace through biking and urging us to slow down, choosing the wild road less travelled up the mountains. By Asmita Aggarwal You would imagine an MBA and engineer to ...

The tuxedo blouse, wide lapels, geometric shapes, hints of metallic glitter, ode to charcoals, the boy from Mubarikpur Sanjay Garg of Raw Mango, told us the sari is as cool as a floor sweeping, Paris-returned gown. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Couturier Rahul Mishra is a conversation starter, a dialogue initiator that’s why couture for him is about a narrative that transcends the discussion about silhouettes, shapes or forms. ICW 2023 was an ode to sequins, flowers and the king of the jungle!  By Asmita Aggarwal ...

His take on the South Indian Mundu with the woven border kara, pleasing monochromes, delectable stripes, and restrained shine, just like the couturier Rajesh Pratap Singh was befitting at his first outing, redefining luxury at ICW 2023. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Dolly J uses the radiance of pearls to add glow to her army of gowns, as couture transcends from glitter to subtle. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Isha J debuts with a line with the perfect showstopper the curvaceous Vani Kapoor, displaying a collection that combined Chikankari with lace, and of course ‘sinful’ washboard abs. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Serenading layering, separates and fluidity the market-savvy brothers Shantnu and Nikhil, complete 24 years with almost 16 stores domestically. At ICW they managed to add dollops of deliciousness with Aditya Roy Kapur and the pint sized beauty  Sara Ali Khan. But the coup was Nikhil Mehra’s 16-year-old son Vivhan, making his ...

From ‘Fibonacci’ to ‘Equinox’, the admiration for Maths and its lasting solutions have fascinated the duo, who have been on this creative journey together for 25 years, and counting. ICW 2023 was about romancing 3D embroideries and just like their themes, the precision it echoes, is mirrored in cuts. By ...

No artificial intelligence here, just plain, old techniques that still capture the essence of luxury, controlling materials which have a mind of their own is Rimzim Dadu’s specialty. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Even though nothing is for ‘Eternity”, in this ephemeral human world, except change, whether it is love or integrity, Tarun Tahiliani proves, it can be, with an unmatched ode to elegance, in his distinct style, urging us to “love and relove” at ICW 2023.  By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Anamika’s 25 year journey has been one of revelation and grandeur, this year too, she brings alive the magic of zardosi and pearls her two constant companions, expressions of love, with some unadulterated charm added by the lithe Athiya Shetty. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

The past always finds an embellished way to catch up with the present in J J Valaya’s offerings which came drizzling with Sufi music by a live band headed by Sahil Vasudeva and of course some embroidered swans frolicking on midnight blue lehengas. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Festive chocolates, décor, precious jewellery (in the future), to designing lights, Kunal Rawal is a lot more than his first love -- menswear and of course Bollywood sizzler Ranbir Kapoor his show stealer at the ICW 2023. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Varun Bahl believes couture must appeal to a woman who is aware, responsible, and wants to be original in thought and choice of occasion clothing. Though his love for flowers remains constant, just like his passion for monochromes. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

From friendships to shine, Suneet Varma is a bundle of commitments and never shies away from either risqué bustiers, nor fiery reds. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Couture reflects changing cultural norms, Ritu Kumar, and son Amrish, believe fine craftsmanship and customisation makes this genre a powerhouse. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

The Peacocks—Shane and Falguni offer brides a commitment to unabashed shine, they unleash a rush of blush pinks and a deluge of crystals, as the lissom Kiara Advani takes centre stage! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Gender bender is the name of the game, as grand finale designer Rajesh Pratap flirts with stainless steel, continues his romance with khadi and pleating without abandoning his reverence for Japanese tying techniques, embracing volume. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Applique is rendered on boxy kimono shapes reminiscent of Japan, a recurring leitmotif in Pankaj and Nidhi’s collection. While Paras and Sonam Modi combine their signature stripes with Chikankari, channeling less is more! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Nikita M brings with her the tropical breeze of Bali in her swaying palm prints, while Shyamal and Bhumika keep it light with dhoti pants and shararas, as Pawan Sachdeva ups the fun quotient with his roomy pyjamas and leatherite patchwork pants. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

From winning a National Award to offering silhouettes which channel ease, Nachiket Barve, believes customization is the key to the future. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

From Ajrah, to ungendering and changing shapes using the drawstring technique, Pearl Academy students tell us easy is the new cool at the FDCIxLFW showcase By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Practical and affordable are two key players in Payal Singhal’s stable, as this year she returns to the canvas of optimism and paints the colours of joy! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

From recreating 35 Raja Ravi Varma paintings, which took five years, 200 kg of yarn, 600 shades into detailed traditional saris to introducing Jamdani ghagras in sindoori red this year, Gaurang Shah, is a master of innovations. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

From law to design, Aisha Rao captures the French influence on Catalonia, as the Sagrada Família Basilica and the mosaics of Park Güell form the basis of her line “Trencadis”. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

From being a criminal lawyer to starting a brand, Saaksha Bhat partners with sister-in-law Kinnari Kamat, to let women enjoy pleats, mirror work and acid wash denims. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Reflective garments, colours that change as they touch the body, Akshat Bansal, is looking at making Bloni, a brand for the future, as he works with chainmail and recycled mesh this season By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Hyderabad-based Anand Kabra returns to the runway with separates crafted in silk, paying homage to things he holds dear---from his city’s cultural mix to his grandma's tussar sari. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

The past meets the present paving the way for the future as Abraham and Thakore reinvent weaves, encourage sustainability with restyling and demonstrate how in their 30-year journey, timeless is the only trend they believe in! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Rina Singh of Eka ends size-sim, reimagines life after the world has witnessed the worst disaster as she narrates the story in Jamdani and pixelated motifs. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Repair and mend; recycle and upcycle, Pratyush Kumar’s label Pieux serenades circular fashion, giving each piece longevity. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

An engineer by training who loves embroidery, self-taught Swapna Anumulu offers effortless pieces for occasion dressing. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Master of tailoring and minimalism, Shahab Durazi never got trapped in the pursuit of fame or fortune, but kept his brand individualistic and meaningful, as he returned to the fashion week after decades of absence By Asmita Aggarwal ...

From couture, art to now menswear, Viraj and Vishesh Khanna have infused a sporty vibe into their new launch, gently nudging men to experiment with individualistic style. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Anamika Khanna celebrates life with fine details and a focus on interpreting her past offerings with a new, invigorating twist By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Engineered clothing, ten years and some gravity-defying shapes by Amit Aggarwal made couture fantastical! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Self-care takes precedence over perfect fits as Kunal’s 14 different personality inspirations find a “you” in his 15 th year, as brocade takes centerstage at his ICW 2022 showcasing. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Diamond veils, faux feathers and signature ruffles, the Peacocks, Shane and Falguni paid homage to unfettered sparkle. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

As the line between active wear and luxury blurs Siddartha Tytler combines glamour with functionality By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Red was the mood elevator, as Suneet Varma made his dhotis and shararas ultra-modern by creating ingenious silhouettes. By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Molten gold meets soulfulness in Dolly J’s couture, as she ends size-ism offering multiple usability as Shilpa Shetty tells us "beware curves ahead"! By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci Maths forms the basis of a collection by Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna as they pay homage to algorithms through cutwork, straight lines and modern art, dressing the destination bride, with some glamorous help from Malaika Arora By Asmita Aggarwal ...

Anju Modi sets the bride free with ankle-length lehengas, replaces reds with pomegranates, ivories with purple and pours the essence of her 32-year-long travels into a melting pot of cultures with an immersive show at ICW 2022. By Asmita Aggarwal ...