Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI's final day captured the spirit of innovation

As the curtains draw to a close on the final day of Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI, the runway shimmered with a crescendo of creativity, craftsmanship, and couture. The day brought together an eclectic mix of designers; each pushing the boundaries of Indian fashion while celebrating its timeless roots. From avant-garde statements to handcrafted heirlooms, the closing showcases captured the spirit of innovation and artistry that defined this season’s spectacular run.

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Suneet Varma’s presentation at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI offered a masterful blend of his signature theatrical elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship. The show exuded refined drama through luxurious fabrics, intricate detailing, and commanding silhouettes; thus reinforcing his reputation as a designer who merges couture drama with wearable finesse.

Rina Dhaka’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection is a vibrant blend of tradition and modernity, inspired by nature’s hues and organic textures. Infused with sensual elegance, upcycled materials, and eco-conscious fabrics, it reimagines classic crafts through innovative silhouettes like wide-leg trousers, distorted trenches, and contemporary knits — embodying a seamless harmony between sustainability and style.

Taneiya’s Dynasty Edit redefines regal elegance for the modern era. With luxurious fabrics, intricate craftsmanship, and powerful yet graceful silhouettes, the collection celebrates heritage and sophistication, offering a contemporary take on timeless aristocratic allure.

Tarun Tahiliani’s grand finale showcase, Bejeweled, for the House of Lakmé at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI, was a stunning ode to India’s timeless relationship with adornment. With Aneet Padda as the showstopper; marking her runway debut, the collection reimagined jewels as symbols of light, transformation, and identity. The Gen Z face of Lakmé said, “Walking for the Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI runway for the first time was a thrilling experience. Collaborating with Tarun Tahiliani and seeing his artistry come alive on the runway was truly inspiring, and I hope this showcase encourages everyone to embrace their own brilliance”. The designer added, “For me being bejeweled has never just been about wearing ornaments. It is about the light that comes from within and how that light is translated to Indian sensuality in clothing." With rich jewel tones, fluid drapes, and sculptural metallics, Bejeweled was where tradition meets sophistication, and every woman becomes the jewel herself.

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