Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI returns to Mumbai: A sneak peek at the extravaganza

Streetwear takes center stage

This season, Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI embraces the growing craze for street style with ‘All You Can Street’ showcase their collection on Day 1. Additionally, a multinational footwear and apparel company, Skechers, will collaborate with a celebrated Indian designer, presenting a quirky collection that puts streetwear at its heart.

For menswear aficionados, GQ joins forces with FDCI to showcase an all-men’s street collection featuring emerging designers like Jaywalking, Countrymade, and Rishtha by Arjun Saluja.

Fashion meets beauty trends and sustainability

The Atelier kicks off with a first-of-its-kind presentation — Lakme presents LFW Edition: Fashion X Beauty Trends. Curated by Perclers Paris, this trend magazine highlights the eagerly anticipated 2024-25 global trends in fashion, beauty, design, and lifestyle.

Sustainability remains a key focus, with India’s biggest sustainability award, R|Elan presents Circular Design Challenge showcasing the winning collection of its global edition. Sustainable Fashion Day will also feature diverse presentations, including designers like Yavi, TIL, Inca, Gaurang, and Akaaro by Gaurav Jai Gupta.

 

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Collaborations to watch out for

This season is all about exciting partnerships, as Skechers collaborate with a renowned Indian designer, while Corona joins forces with Saaksha & Kinni to present their debut swimwear line ‘Hana’ featuring mandala designs.

LG, on the other hand, teams up with Gauri and Nainika to showcase a collection that incorporates their newly launched refrigerator line. These collaborations offer fresh perspectives and promise never-before-seen designs.

Spotlight on new talent

Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI continues its tradition of nurturing new talent with platforms like INIFD presents GenNext, NEXA presents ‘The Spotlight’, INIFD Launchpad, and FDCI X Pearl Academy First Cut. These initiatives provide a launchpad for aspiring designers to showcase their talent to the fashion community.

Beyond fashion: Indulgent experiences

The week extends beyond just fashion shows. Indulge in exclusive Magnum flavour creations inspired by trailblazing Indian designers at the Magnum Chocolate Dipping Bar — making its grand Indian debut after captivating audiences at Cannes. Additionally, Valliyan, a luxury fashion jewellery brand, will host an exhibition and a quirky drag show.

This is just a taste of what awaits at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI. Prepare to be captivated by a week of dazzling displays featuring established and emerging designers like Anamika Khanna, Rahul Mishra, Shantu Nikhil, Siddhartha Tytler, Anushree Reddy, Archana Rao, and many more.

Sunil Sethi, as Chairman of FDCI, expressed excitement about the return of Lakmē Fashion Week to Mumbai, in collaboration with FDCI. “This season, we are all set to bring forth the best in design talent to the runway. Our goal is to develop an environment that provides a platform for seasoned and upcoming designers to showcase their talent to the industry while also nurturing a newer crop of designers through our talent discovery initiatives.”

(Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI will be live streamed on JioCinema, JioTV, Lakme’s social media, and LFW/FDCI social channels)