The Indian ramp is witnessing alternative ideas of expression of gender identity. New versions of masculinity and femininity, both, neither and everything in between are emerging.

India Couture Week 2023 recently concluded its 16th edition at the Taj Palace in New Delhi. What truly stole the show for us was one such trailblazing ramp walk by gay model Rabanne Victor who strutted down the runway in a resplendent golden fishtail lehenga. Victor talked to Mid-day exclusively about his experience at India Couture Week and engaged in discussion with us about defying gender stereotypes and norms around clothing, and otherwise.