The Boys Club
The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) presented "The Boys Club", a dynamic menswear showcase at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI opening the fashion week today (March 19) at 2 pm. 

Sushant Abrol, Dhruv Vaish, Sahil Aneja and Vivek Karunakaran gave modern men a taste of raw silks, kantha and appliqués as they made bold style choices

Sari’torial
French lifestyle brand L’Atelier 1664, along with Indian design house Abraham & Thakore showcased a collaborative association. The collection, Sari’torial, brought together modern French lifestyle sensibilities with
contemporary Indian design. 

A play on the word sartorial, Sari’torial brings together the ease of the sari with the precision of tailoring, integrating stitched and unstitched forms, as well as masculine and feminine elements

Fashion label Chola presented “Echoes in Monochrome” next in partnership with the FDCI with a presentation unfolding as an immersive exploration of contrasts, movement and human expression, transforming the runway into a living performance.

India also strengthened its creative dialogue with the MENA region as it continued as Guest Country for Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA) in 2026. Marking this ongoing partnership, New Delhi-based label Kartik Research presented a special showcase

‘Echoes in Monochrome’
Through bold silhouettes and intricate detailing, Chola's collection brought together a design narrative that was both visually striking and intellectually engaging

Marking the brand’s first-ever runway presentation in India, fashion label Kartik Research, founded in 2021 by designer Kartik Kumra, showcased a collection with handspun khadi from Bhujodi, Rabari embroidery from Kutch and hand knitting from the women’s cooperative in Almora as key elements

AK|OK By Anamika Khanna
AK|OK By Anamika Khanna closed Day 1 at Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI with a striking collection. The collection focused on garments that could be styled, layered and worn in multiple ways, reflecting a relaxed yet confident design approach