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India Couture Week is back with fashion favourites (& what to expect this season)

India Couture Week is back with fashion favourites (& what to expect this season)

India Today09-07-2025
India Couture Week 2025 is all set to return with its 18th edition this July. The fashion extravaganza will kick off on July 23 in New Delhi, featuring 14 leading Indian designers, including Manish Malhotra, Tarun Tahiliani and Ritu Kumar.The fashion event is presented by Hyundai India in association with Reliance Brands.The line-up for the 2025 edition includes Rohit Bal, JJ Valaya, Malhotra, Ritu Kumar, Tahiliani, Amit Aggarwal, Falguni Shane Peacock, Mishra, Shantnu & Nikhil, Suneet Verma, Rimzim Dadu, Jayanti Reddy, Rose Room by Isha Jajodia and Aisha Rao.
JJ Valaya to Falguni Shane Peacock - India Couture Week 2025 lineup includes 14 leading designers.
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This year marks the debut of Hyderabad-based designer Aisha Rao at India Couture Week. Known for her quirky and maximalist take on Indian bridalwear, Rao runs an eponymous seven-year-old label and operates three stores in New Delhi. As for Manish Malhotra, he is returning to ICW after a hiatus of 4 years.The late designer Rohit Bal's label, now helmed by Fraze Tasnim, is also part of the line-up.Aisha Rao to make her ICW debut'When I first applied, I was told I was too young, but I've been very persistent about wanting to be part of this platform. This year, when the opportunity came along, we felt the timing was just right,' designer Aisha Rao tells India Today.
Aisha Rao to make her ICW debut this year.
For her debut showcase, Rao is bringing her signature colourful and playful aesthetic, this time with a broader appeal. 'The word most often associated with us is 'different' or 'unique,' and that's what we're bringing to Indian bridalwear this season,' she says.'The collection is for anyone and everyone who wants to carry a little colour with confidence. It's not just for 23- or 24-year-olds anymore. It's meant for the entire family - brides, grooms, mothers, mothers-in-law, guests - everyone,' Rao adds.Sunil Sethi on breaking the 'bridal show' imageFashion Design Council of India Chairman Sunil Sethi too adds that contrary to popular perception, ICW is not just a bridal wear showcase.'That's exactly the perception we want to change. Just look at designers like Falguni Shane Peacock or Manish Malhotra. They're bringing occasion wear that goes beyond bridal. If you saw Falguni Shane's finale show last year, you'll know it was nothing like a typical bridal show. Designers do include bridal lines in their showcases, yes. But ICW is not only about bridal. If it were, we would have called it 'Bridal Week',' says Sethi.'We're about bridal, yes, but also about occasion wear, red carpet fashion and statement couture. Some of the pieces shown here are museum-worthy! That's how elevated the level has become, and I'm very proud of that,' he adds.advertisementThe FDCI Chairman also opened up about introducing new talent to the platform each year.'Every year, we try to introduce at least one new designer. Over the years, we've introduced names like Rahul Mishra, Gaurav Gupta and Amit Aggarwal. Just look at where they are today. They were once new entrants at ICW. Last year, we introduced Jayanti Reddy. So yes, we ensure that fresh voices are included because they bring new perspectives. For example, Amit Aggarwal's presentation last year was incredibly well-received - he brought a whole new dimension to the couture space,' Sethi told India Today.The line-up announcement gave away the mood for the ICW as models walked the stage showcasing creations from each participating designer. A turquoise lehenga replete with floral accents by Rahul Mishra looked like a perfect choice for modern brides and bridesmaids. Suneet Verma, who is celebrating 3 decades in fashion this year, brought his maximum-bling vision with a gown featuring 3D details.
Designers Suneet Varma (left), Jayanti Reddy (centre) and Rimzim Dadu (right) posing with models clad in their respective creations.
advertisementIsha Jajodia is all set to celebrate lace with a contemporary yet traditional touch with silhouettes like corset lehengas. Extravagance appeared to be the central theme for designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock as well. Jayanti Reddy, known for her ethereal lehengas and sarees, too put forth a peplum top with a sharara in mint green with heavy golden work at the press conference.While the complete schedule is yet to be announced.Hyundai India Couture Week will kickstart on July 23 and conclude on July 30.- EndsTrending Reel
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