Hyundai India Couture Week 2025 in Association with Reliance Brands by FDCI Kicks Off In Delhi! All Details Inside!

Brace yourselves, couture lovers, Hyundai India Couture Week 2025, in association with Reliance Brands, and an initiative of FDCI, has officially opened its doors at Taj Palace, New Delhi!

Drama-drenched drapes to lehengas that deserve their own red carpet, this year's runway is going to be nothing short of a fashion fever dream. Whether you're a bride-to-be, a bridesmaid manifesting your moment or just here for the glam inspo, you’re in for a treat. The 18th edition of Hyundai India Couture Week is where tradition meets trends. And let's just say...the designers did not come to play!

Scroll down for all the deets. From the show-stopping collections to celeb sightings and everything in between, it’s all here, and it’s all fabulous!

Hyundai India Couture Week 2025

Day One

Rahul Mishra 

Hyundai India Couture Week 2025 opened with a sartorial sigh of poetry, as Rahul Mishra set the tone with his breathtaking collection titled, 'Becoming Love'. Drawing inspiration from the quiet, cosmic rhythm of the moon and the timeless pull of nature, Mishra’s showcase felt like walking through a hand-embroidered dreamscape—equal parts art and emotion. Mishra's artistic dialogue found its counterpart in their collab with Rivaah by Tanishq. 

Rooted in the spirit of storytelling, the collection took cues from Mughal miniature paintings, the soft brushstrokes of Claude Monet and the gilded opulence of Gustav Klimt. Every garment shimmered with emotion, detailed with painstaking pointillist embroidery that brought to life skies, foliage, rivers and romantic atmospheres. Furthermore, these silhouettes came together through the work of over 2000 artisans, who combined time-honoured techniques such as aari, zardosi, naqshi, dabka & fareesha by using materials like resham, pearls, kundan, salli and sequins onto fabrics like silk organza, tulle, velvet and satin. 

Making the moment even more magical was the stunning Tamannah Bhatia, who stole the spotlight as the showstopper in a gold and ivory lehenga that screamed elegance and goddess-core energy. Dripping in jewels, her look was the perfect fusion of couture finesse and bridal grandeur. Here's a glimpse of the showcase and the collection:

 

Day Two

Roseroom by Isha Jajodia 

Day 2 of Hyundai India Couture Week 2025 drifted in like a soft lullaby. Courtesy of Roseroom by Isha Jajodia and her dreamy collection 'Whispers of Love to Myself'. The runway felt like a Parisian reverie brought to life: think corsets, lace, pastels and ethereal floral motifs that spoke to the heart.

The mood shifted gracefully from celestial pastels to jewel‑tone structures, capturing the journey of a woman discovering her own power. At the heart of the collection was Jajodia’s love affair with French architecture and nature. She blended structured silhouettes with delicate lace, Chikankari and floral embroidery to create designs that were both airy and anchored. Lightweight fabrics whispered through the air as models glided past, embodying old‑world charm with a modern twist. The showstopper, Tara Sutaria, commanded attention in an ivory‑gold corset gown balanced with a flared lace skirt and completed with a delicate diamond necklace, becoming the perfect picture of romantic elegance. 

Isha describes the collection as 'an ode to love. For womanhood, for a higher self, for discovering the woman you're evolving into'. It was a celebration of femininity, confidence and comfort, all wrapped up in pastel romance and bold statement pieces. 

Suneet Verma 

On Day 2, the couture stage blossomed under the spell of Suneet Varma’s latest collection, Sehr. A testament to his enduring legacy in Indian couture. Marking nearly three decades of craftsmanship, Sehr is everything you'd expect from a mature creative mind: bold in emotion, rich in detail and unafraid to play with opulence.

Varma’s signature aesthetic, maximal‑bling with featherlight elegance, was front and centre. Think fluid chiffon, georgette, velvet and satin gowns, capes, tiered skirts, off‑shoulder lehengas and corset‑style blouses, all drenched in jewel‑toned drama and metallic sheen! Embellishments ranged from Swarovski crystals and foil appliqué to mirror work and 3D floral embroidery, delivering a glamorous yet controlled theatricality. Inspired by India’s historic decorative arts, Sehr reimagines traditional motifs like abstracts, florals, and architectural forms through a contemporary lens.

Varma revisited age‑old artisan crafts such as Kashidakari, zardozi, Mukaish and chikankari, blending them into modern silhouettes designed for the global Indian bride. Additionally, Diacolor, known for its refined craftsmanship and signature brilliance, elevated the showcase with statement jewels that mirrored the enchantment of the couture. From cascading diamond earrings to celestial chokers and intricate neckpieces, the jewellery added a celestial radiance, perfectly complementing the fantasy narrative woven by the garments!

Bringing the show to a graceful finale was Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who walked the runway for Suneet Varma at the Hyundai India Couture Week 2025 as the showstopper in a stunning rose-gold lehenga adorned with intricate embroidery and shimmering embellishments. This showcase was a cinematic sequence of glamour, romance and artistry!

 

Day Three

Amit Aggarwal Reveals 'Arcanum'

Amit Aggarwal’s showcase, dubbed 'Arcanum', was a mesmerising fusion of fashion and philosophical fantasy. An attempt to decode the invisible architecture of life itself. Inspired by DNA as a living code, the collection blended sculptural silhouettes with pulsating drama, pairing vibrant reds and ethereal blues in outfits that felt both futuristic and spiritual. The runway buzzed with swirling flames and a moody soundtrack, immersing the audience in a world of structured chaos, where power met poetry.

Aggarwal’s designs leaned heavily into architectural precision: metallic accessories, sharply tailored forms and avant-garde elements that made models feel more like living sculptures than dressed bodies. Materials used in ARCANUM are more than tools; they’re metaphors. Handwoven nylon and polymer reflect the pulse of modernity, while organic cotton and ikat ground the collection in memory and tradition.

Jewellery collaborator Isvari Jalandhar Jewellery House was interwoven into the narrative, contributing organic-inspired pieces and sacred geometry motifs that echoed the collection’s molecular storytelling. Their jewels deepened the show’s emotional undercurrent, turning fabric into a multisensory experience. Watches from Nebula by Titan added the final touch of temporal finesse, linking couture to the concept of time’s legacy.

Aggarwal’s words summed it up best: 'Our couture line transcends conventional fashion boundaries, delving into the very DNA of what it means to be human… Arcanum marks a pivotal chapter in our evolving journey of creative exploration and innovation.'

 

Falguni Shane Peacock Closes the Night With 'Raj Mahal Bijoux'

Falguni Shane Peacock turned up the glamour quotient with a royal affair in their 'Raj Mahal Bijoux' couture collection. Presented by Pearl Academy, the designer duo's collection drew inspiration from motifs of Indian palace architecture. The collection was a celebration of heritage elegance updated for the modern era. The duo looked to iconic Indian architecture and royal heritage as their muse, merging symbols from Laxmi Vilas Palace and Jaipur City Palace with lush floral gardens and ornate domes.

The colour story was a masterclass in contrast: creamy ivories and soft golds were juxtaposed with jewel-toned veils and metallic accents. A palette echoing both regal restraint and decadent shimmer. Fabrics included luxurious Kanjivaram and Banarasi silks, opulent velvet, chiffon, tulle and raw silk. Each material chosen to channel ceremony and couture ethos. Furthermore, signature FSP maximalism shone through with intricate silk-thread embroidery, shimmering foil appliqué, poetic mirrorwork, and sparkling Swarovski crystals, sequins, beads and stones.  The monogrammed borders and heirloom-inspired chikankari and zari work amplified the artisanal touch.

This showcase was tactile storytelling. Silhouettes sculpted to frame the motifs, structural layers that reverberated heritage and glamour, and embellishments that spoke of craft legacies. It was signature FSP: theatrical couture with a touch of rebellious glamour!

Their jewellery partner for the night was Archana Aggarwal Timeless Jewellery, whose pieces complemented FSP’s flair with nuanced metalwork and statement stones, adding regal richness to every ensemble. And making the finale unforgettable was Akshay Kumar. Back on the runway after nearly a dozen years, the actor strode in as the showstopper in an ivory sherwani featuring a structured bandhgala jacket, silk-thread embroidery and ornate gold buttons. Kumar embodied the Maharaja aesthetic to perfection, bringing cinematic charisma and royal composure to the night.

 

Day Four

Tarun Tahiliani

Tarun Tahiliani marked three decades in fashion with Quintessence, a bridal collection that felt like a love letter to Indian heritage, reimagined through soft structure and elegant restraint. The runway glittered with a palette of ivory, gold, almond, old rose, and occasional deep ruby or black accents. A tonal poetry that whispered tradition with modern poise.

Silhouettes in the collection included corseted bodices, draped sarees, panelled lehengas, and tailored jackets, each cut to skim and float around the body. Intricate yet delicate, embroidery took centre stage with chikankari, fine resham and Kashidakari, crystals, and subtle zari detailing, layering floral and sculptural motifs that felt as emotional as they were refined. He described Quintessence as 'couture in its purest form'. A true vision where every detail has purpose and emotion is stitched into every fold. 

 

Manish Malhotra

Manish Malhotra flipped the script on traditional runway shows with India’s first-ever couture party at Hyundai India Couture Week 2025. When Manish hosts, it’s never just a show. It’s an experience. Guests were immersed in a live showcase where models glided through the crowd, debuting his new collection, INAYA, amidst music, cocktails, and curated bites.

The evening was a celebration of craft and legacy, with archival pieces from the MET Gala and iconic Bollywood costumes displayed alongside INAYA, a collection first dreamed up at home. Designed to redefine after-dark dressing, INAYA featured fluid cocktail saris with crystal pallus, sculpted tops, swirl skirts, contoured gowns, and sharply tailored menswear—all elevated by Manish Malhotra High Jewellery.

Taking centre stage was global icon Alessandra Ambrosio, making her Indian couture debut. Her two standout looks—The Lady Crystal Diamond and The Pearl Story—were a fusion of structured glamour and pearl-drenched drama, embodying the house’s signature sculptural femininity with international flair.

Adding rhythm to the revelry was an all-women musical lineup featuring Jonita Gandhi, DJ Kayan, and Lush Lata, turning the night into a bold, immersive celebration of women and couture.

'It had to be personal. It had to be different,' said Malhotra, 'No front rows, no formal runway. Just a couture celebration that felt like home.'

 

Day Five

Ritu Kumar

Ritu Kumar made a triumphant return to the couture stage with Threads of Time: Reimagined. A collection that wove together five decades of craftsmanship and contemporary vision. Her runway was an homage to traditional Indian textiles, reviving artisanal techniques through a modern lens.

Layered sheers intertwined with crystal-draped textures and jewel-toned motifs. Structured corsets and fluid silhouettes balanced each other, resulting in looks that felt both commanding and poetic. Each piece appeared as a canvas, bringing together Eastern heritage and individual strength. Think sculpted corsetry fused with kundan-like embellishment that included crystals, resham threads and traditional prints swirling across bone-white, pastel and deep-hued fabrics. The collection was rich with jewelled motifs and ornate surface work that spoke of legacy.

The showstopper was none other than Bhumi Pednekar, whose powerful presence embodied the fierce femininity of Ritu’s designs. She walked the finale in a regal ensemble that paired structured tailoring with bold heritage embroidery, making a statement of both legacy and individuality. Together, the collection and Bhumi’s runway energy captured the essence of Ritu Kumar’s evolution. From artisan beginnings to sartorial storytelling for the modern woman.

Shantnu & Nikhil

Shantnu & Nikhil closed Day 5 with Metropolis, a collection rethinking masculinity through the prism of structured tailoring and soft romanticism. Their couture offered a fresh take on men's fashion, with purpose, precision and poetic detailing.

Drawing from military archives, desert cultures and royal heritage, Metropolis used architectural symbolism and cinematic grandeur to redefine elegance. The run felt like a visual trip through modern India’s refined masculinity. The designs fused sculpted jackets, draped jackets and fluid trousers in shades of deep navy, ivory and muted jewel tones. Draping met structure in soft layers that whispered movement and power simultaneously. The collection focused on sharp tailoring with subtle twists. Textured fabrics, minimalist embroidery and discreet detailing like metallic trims and crests that spoke to military precision without overpowering. It was couture dressed for a contemporary king! 

The runway featured a stellar ensemble of showstopping models and actors, including Jim Sarbh, Arjun Rampal, Rajkummar Rao, Randeep Hooda and Rahul Khanna, who embodied the collection’s ethos of poised strength and effortless elegance.

 

Day Six

Rohit Bal

On Day 6 of ICW 2025, Rohit Bal Couture returned to the runway with KASH-GUL, a deeply personal ode to Kashmir, memory, and legacy. Held at the iconic Taj Palace, the showcase unfolded more as a soulful tribute than a fashion show, marking a continuation of Bal’s artistic spirit and reverence for heritage.

Titled after the poetic worlds of Kashmir and Gul (flower), KASH-GUL captured the essence of Bal’s eternal muse: the Valley’s gardens, grace and quiet melancholy. In a moment of reflection, Arjun Rampal walked the runway, honouring decades of friendship and creative collaboration. The collection unfolded in a restrained yet powerful palette of ivory, black, and wine, featuring Chanderi, Matka silk and velvet, each garment whispering tales of nostalgia through subtle embellishments and timeless silhouettes. According to Creative Director Fraze Tasnim, 'In every stitch, there’s memory; in every silhouette, a sense of home.'

KASH-GUL was less about trend and more about timeless beauty, an immersive Gulistan of craft, emotion, and legacy where Rohit Bal’s voice continues to echo in every thread.

 

Jayanti Reddy

Jayanti Reddy’s second outing at ICW 2025 brought together craft, conscience and couture in a vibrant, forward-thinking collection that celebrated sustainability without compromising on grandeur. With a strong commitment to upcycling and ethical craftsmanship, Reddy transformed leftover textiles and archival embroidery into stunning new silhouettes, from corsets and jackets to capes and layered lehengas.

The collection danced across a rich palette from her signature purples and golds to festive reds, mustard, and mint, each look bursting with whimsical motifs, intricate detailing, and that unmistakable Jayanti Reddy flair. Of the 50 looks showcased, 35 were womenswear and 15 menswear, all marked by ornate embroidery and playful layering that felt both timeless and refreshingly modern.

Adding to the opulence was jewellery by Kishandas & Co., known for their regal heritage designs from Hyderabad. Their intricately crafted pieces, steeped in history and artistry, were the perfect finishing touch, bringing tradition and theatrical beauty to every ensemble.

 

Day Seven

Rimzin Dadu 

Rimzim Dadu unveiled ‘Oxynn’ at Hyundai India Couture Week 2025. A modern couture collection by Rimzim Dadu, it draws from the fierce, untamed spirit of Gujarat’s Banjara tribes. Mirrored textiles, bold weaves and oxidised jewellery were reimagined through a quieter, more sculptural lens. The collection deconstructs and reinterprets traditional crafts such as Patola weaving and mirror embellishment through Rimzim’s signature material innovation. 

Signature materials like steel, metallic wires and custom textiles were interwoven into the garments, bringing a sense of structure, shine and new-age form. Deep, burnished tones like oxidised silver, aged gold. deep red, gunmetal and vibrant jewel-like midnight hues brought the collection to life. True to Rimzim Dadu’s philosophy of 'Modern Indian Refined,' Oxynn extends beyond bridal couture. It is a collection for both men and women, offering sharply tailored forms, sculptural drapes and statement accessories crafted from the brand’s signature metal wires, echoing a nomadic spirit. Adding to the visual richness of the evening, the showcase featured exquisite jewellery from Jagat Jewels, known for their modern, timeless designs rooted in Indian heritage.

The showstopper, Khushi Kapoor, embodied the spirit of Oxynn in a couture piece inspired by the intricate links of traditional payals, reimagined through Rimzim Dadu’s signature pre-oxidised metal technique, each sculpted motif echoing the raw elegance of Banjara jewellery in a bold, modern form.

 

Aisha Rao

Aisha Rao’s latest collection, 'Wild at Heart ' is a love letter to nature in all its untamed glory. The collection is a maximalist ode to the wilderness, wrapped in metallics, softened with whimsy and structured with intention. It is a sanctuary imagined, a moment suspended between memory and fantasy, a riot of flora that knows no bounds!

The collection borrows from the lush vocabulary of the natural world. Elements like banana leaves, lotus blooms and sun-kissed palms were filtered through Rao's signature lens to create masterpieces. Each piece had structure and softness, creating an effect that felt like a daydream you didn't want to wake up from. The silhouettes were sharp but soft with textures richer than ever before. Think hand-drawn florals set against architectural tailoring. Delicate embroidery meets exaggerated forms. Appliqué that moves like memory.

Aisha Rao partnered with SHREE Jewellers to create an exclusive capsule of fine jewellery that extended the collection’s fantastical spirit. Delicate yet dramatic, the pieces featured a thoughtful interplay of diamonds, rose cuts, baguettes, and briolettes, all infused with colour in keeping with Aisha’s signature palette

Showstopper, Sara Ali Khan glided down the runway in rose gold Banarasi tissue brocade lehenga with intricate appliqué, detailed in geometric checks and whimsical florals with beads and crystals embroidery. Couturier, Aisha Rao, said, 'Presenting our debut couture collection at India Couture Week has been nothing short of a dream. Wild at Heart is deeply personal, an expression of fantasy, freedom, and everything we love about maximalism.'

 

Day Eight 

JJ Valaya Closes the Curtains of India Couture Week with ‘EAST’

Concluding the much-anticipated 18th edition of FDCI’s Hyundai India Couture Week 2025, in association with Reliance Brands, the House of JJ Valaya presented a spectacular closing show with its latest couture collection titled EAST at the JW Marriott, New Delhi Aerocity. EAST is a masterclass in storytelling, where history, heritage, and haute couture converge.

Interpreted through the distinct lens of the Valaya legacy, the collection unfolds in three evocative chapters: the layered romance of the Balkans, the tranquil refinement of the Far East, and the grandeur of India culminating in a visual narrative that bridges time and geography. The collection features a rich palette of antique neutrals, spice hues, and deep bridal reds, rendered in luxurious fabrics like silks, velvets, brocades, tulle and organza. 

Jewellery designer Archana Aggarwal joined forces with the legendary couturier to create a collection that brings royal grandeur to life. Inspired by palatial opulence and timeless Indian weddings, the collaboration features intricate gemstone earrings, handcrafted matha pattis and statement layered necklaces, designed to complement Valaya’s signature silhouettes and transform brides and grooms into modern-day royalty.

The closing show opened with Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma and culminated in a striking close by Ibrahim Ali Khan and Rasha Thadani, with special appearances by Rahul Dev and Mugdha Godse. Rasha Thadani stunned in a dramatic black-based lehenga adorned with intricate resham threadwork and antique gold metallic embroidery. 

"EAST is my ode to a time when the East evoked wonder and fascination across the world. To close India Couture Week with this collection is both an honour and a reflection of our ongoing legacy - one where history and couture continue to walk hand in hand." says JJ Valaya. 

The closing show also featured the house’s iconic bridal masterpieces. Known for redefining luxury through a uniquely Indian lens, Valaya once again delivered an immersive experience that surpassed the conventional fashion presentation, creating an atmosphere steeped in craft, culture and couture.

 

In Conclusion

Hyundai India Couture Week 2025, in association with Reliance Brands and an initiative of FDCI, officially drew its curtains down on 30th July, after a week of successful couture showcases by top designers. This year’s showcase was further supported by leading luxury and lifestyle brands, Grey Goose Altius and Kohler, whose association enhanced the immersive and elevated experience of Hyundai India Couture Week 2025. Each collection brought to life through this Couture Week left us with boundless inspiration and we're in awe of the designer's mastery over their craft.

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