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.
This season Rajdeep Ranawat presented an 80’s inspired collection that can be best described as a blend of psychdelic colours and bold prints in wearable styles. Kaftans, Jumpsuits, waistcoats, skirts, shift dresses and sarees lit up the ramp and Ranawat included a pop of added colour with bright coloured stockings to go with some of his dresses.
There is definitely something about the way Pankaj and Nidhi bring colour into fall this season. Brights are subtle (if there is ever such a thing!) and fabrics went from faux wool fur (a material that was made specially by the designers) to leather and wool jersey.
Feminine, dreamy and effortless is just how we would describe Ritu Pandes collection. Blacks, charcoal greys and rust reds formed the limited yet classic colour palette that the designer stuck to and the fabric of choice was by and large satin. Kimono style dresses, one shoulder drapes and toga style dresses featured in her collection and eye catching coloured circular embellishments gave the clothes a rather asian appeal....
