India’s Biggest Couture Event is Here
The 18th edition of Hyundai India Couture Week 2025, in partnership with Reliance Brands, has officially begun at Taj Palace, Delhi. Organized by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the week-long fashion event will run till July 30. This year, 14 top Indian designers will present their latest couture collections filled with luxury, tradition, and creativity.
Rahul Mishra opened the event with his collection Becoming Love, inspired by nature and Indian mythology, especially Krishna’s Ras. It builds on what he showcased at Paris Haute Couture Week, offering something special for his Indian audience.
The finale will be presented by JJ Valaya, known as the “czar of Indian couture”. His collection East is inspired by how the West imagined the East, using luxurious fabrics like silk, velvet, and brocade in spice and bridal tones.
Other Highlights from the Week
- Manish Malhotra’s Inaya celebrates memories and elegance, with dazzling silhouettes and rich craftsmanship.
- Suneet Varma brings Sehr, a dreamy line of outfits in shades of rose, lilac, grey, and black, featuring crystal and pearl embellishments.
- Falguni Shane Peacock’s Raj Mahal Bijoux is inspired by royal India — peacocks, palace walls, and the jewels of kings and queens.
- Aisha Rao, in her Couture Week debut, showcases Wild At Heart, a bold nature-inspired collection using appliqué lotus, banana leaves, and metallics.
- Shantnu & Nikhil’s Metropolis is all about modern royalty. Their designs mix military style with Indian cinema and desert culture, featuring sherwanis, bandhgalas, and crystal berets.
- Jayanti Reddy brings Reclaimed Opulence, a sustainable collection with corsets, jackets, capes, and lehengas made in youthful, fresh styles.
From modern silhouettes to royal inspirations and eco-friendly couture, this year’s showcase promises something for every fashion lover — especially those preparing for the upcoming wedding season.
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