India Couture Week 2025: Full schedule, designer line-up and highlights

New Delhi: The 18th Edition of India Couture Week 2025 will commence from July 23, 2025, at Taj Palace, New Delhi. This grand celebration of fashion will span an entire week, bringing together some of the most prestigious names in the Indian fashion industry. Organised by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the event promises an extravagant showcase of creativity, craftsmanship, and luxury, setting the stage for groundbreaking trends and timeless elegance.

Fashion lovers and industry insiders can expect a week filled with glamorous runway shows, exclusive designer collections, and stunning celebrity appearances. Each day of the event will unveil the artistry behind bespoke Indian couture. Fashion designer Rahul Mishra will open the show at New Delhi. The designer, renowned for his meticulous craftsmanship and powerful storytelling through fashion, is set to open India Couture Week 2025 with a highly anticipated showcase. His collections often blend intricate detailing with deep cultural or emotional narratives, making each ensemble more than just a garment—it becomes a work of art.

India Couture Week 2025 schedule

The week-long fashion extravaganza will feature an impressive lineup of India’s most celebrated designers. From the innovative creations of Rahul Mishra and the regal elegance of JJ Valaya to the glamorous designs of Manish Malhotra and the timeless style of Ritu Kumar, the event promises a diverse showcase of fashion mastery.

Other prominent names gracing the runway include Tarun Tahiliani, Amit Aggarwal, Falguni Shane Peacock, Shantnu & Nikhil, Suneet Verma, Rimzim Dadu, Jayanti Reddy, Rose Room by Isha Jajodia, and Aisha Rao, each bringing their unique style and craftsmanship to the platform.

 

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Speaking about the upcoming showcase, Rahul Mishra said in a press note, “Every time we showcase in India, it fills us with immense pride to present our work on home soil, where the roots of our craft run deepest. Opening Hyundai India Couture Week 2025 with FDCI is an honour, and this collection feels especially personal. It explores the idea of love not just as a feeling, but as a transformation and a journey of becoming. Through every ensemble, we attempt to express that quiet surrender, where craft, emotion, and soul dissolve into one.”

JJ Valaya, known for blending traditional charm with modern style, recently shared with ANI that he believes a designer’s work should speak louder than the creator. Talking about his new collection titled East, inspired by various regions of the Eastern Hemisphere, he said, “We’ve spent eight months preparing for a 25-minute show, and I feel the final presentation captures everything perfectly. So, I’d rather let the collection do the talking.”

The show will be a master highlight of fashion with a blend of art, brining innovation to the table with each craftsmenship.