Hyundai India Couture Week ends on a stylish note

The capital city of India has also become the fashion capital recently, thanks to the ongoing couture week. Hyundai India Couture Week 2025, in association with Reliance Brands and an initiative of FDCI, began last week and saw its conclusion tonight. The 8-night affair showcased glamorous designs and artistic finery by Indian fashion's finest, from Rahul Mishra to Manish Malhotra, showcasing their extraordinary creations. The last three nights saw mastery by Jayanti reddy, Rohit Bal, Aisha Rao, Rimzim Dadu, and JJ Valaya bring with them. 

Scroll below to take a look at what the last three nights of the coveted couture week brought to the plates of fashion lovers. 

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Jayanti Reddy reimagines luxury  

The week 2 of Indian couture week started with Jayanti Reddy showcasing 'Reclaimed Opulence,' which was a vibrant confluence of sustainability, heritage, and youthful innovation. The collection savvily made use of leftover textiles and embroidery from the designer's past creations, displaying mastery of craftsmanship and her commitment to upcycling. The result was a study in blending time-honoured techniques with contemporary silhouettes like corsets, jackets, and capes. Her signature purples and golds with festive reds, mustards, and mints were the dominant palette on the runway through 35 womenswear and 15 menswear looks, each of them infused with ornate embroidery, whimsical motifs, and dynamic layering.

A tribute to Rohit Bal's eternal style 

Rohit Bal's showcase paid homage to Kashmiri craft. The collection dubbed 'KASH-GUL'—drawn from the lyrical worlds of Kashmir and Gul, meaning flower, hinted towards the lush gardens, opulent culture, and tranquil melancholy of the Kashmir valley serving as the muse. Fraze Tasnim took charge as the creative director of the house. With a restrained yet emotive palette of ivory, black, and deep wine, the collection drew upon storied Indian textiles such as chanderi, matka silk, and velvet, whispering tales of grace and nostalgia. Showcased with subtle embellishment and refined detailing, the garments exuded a quiet grandeur—sophisticated, emotive, and timeless. The runway transformed into a symbolic gulistan, an eternal garden where craft blooms. For admirers of couture and custodians of culture, KASH-GUL was not merely a presentation; it was a seamless continuation of vision, a living echo of the artistry and philosophy that Rohit Bal championed. Arjun Rampal paid tribute to the late Rohit Bal during his closing walk. 

Aisha Rao brought wilderness to the ramp

The second to last night started with Aisha Rao's dreamy and whimsical collection—wild at heart. The collection borrows from the lush vocabulary of the natural world—banana leaves, lotus blooms, and palms kissed with light filtered through the lens of Aisha Rao’s fantasy-driven appliqué and surrealist storytelling. Each piece had structure and softness, geometry and garden; drapes that flirt with tradition, blazers with a sense of theatre, and patterns that felt like the dream you didn’t want to wake up from. Think hand-drawn florals set against architectural tailoring. Delicate embroidery meeting exaggerated forms. Appliqué that moves like memory. And underneath it all, a quiet strength. The showstopper, Sara Ali Khan looked ethereal in an earthy-toned floral lehenga.

Rimzim Dadu married metal to bridalwear 

The night continued with Rimzim Dadu's metal magic. True to her philosophy of 'Modern Indian Refined,' her showcase, named Oxynn, was beyond bridal couture, thanks to its use of unconventional colours and materials in the mix. A story woven in metal and memory, the collection drew inspiration from the untamed spirit of Gujarat’s Banjara tribes; their mirrored textiles, bold weaves, and oxidised jewellery, reimagined through a sculptural lens. The collection deconstructs and reinterprets traditional crafts such as Patola weaving and mirror embellishment through Rimzim’s signature material innovation. Textiles are treated as a medium for art rather than tradition-bound fabric, creating silhouettes that are both, fluid and architectural. Signature materials like steel, metallic wires, and custom textiles are interwoven into the garments, bringing a sense of structure, shine, and new-age forms. Colours such as oxidised silvers, aged golds, deep reds, gunmetals, and jewel-like midnight hues evoked a sense of strength that remained undeterred by time. Khushi Kapoor closed the night in a figure-hugging metallic piece paired with a heart-shaped choker, creating a delicate balance between metallic hues and shiny diamonds. 

JJ Valaya retraces trade routes from the past

Rooted in conscious fashion, House of JJ Valaya brought a sweet ending to 2025 Couture week with his thought-provoking and awe-inspiring collection, opened by Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma. The quality and craftsmanship of Valaya is unparalleled and that much was evident in the opulent display by him. Set against the backdrop of the 17th and 18th centuries, the collection revisits an era when Europe viewed the Orient as a land of wonder, spirituality, and opulence. East draws from this historic lens and reimagines it for the modern world, interpreted through three cultural chapters: The Far East, The Balkans, and India. Each segment of the collection traces this romanticised journey, from the richly layered influences of the Near East to the serene philosophies of the Far East, and culminating in the grandeur and heritage of India. The collection blends silks, velvets, organza, tulle, and brocade with a colour story that evokes the hues of ancient trade routes: muted spice tones, antique neutrals, and deep bridal reds. Designed for both women and men, the collection celebrates craftsmanship, culture, and couture in their purest form. The show was brought to its conclusion by Rasha Thadani and Ibrahim Ali Khan. 
 

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