Mahieka Sharma, Siddharth, and more: Unveiling the top moments from Day 1 of Lakmé Fashion Week 2026

Well-known actor Siddharth opened the show for designer Vivek Karunakaran, wearing a brown silk coat paired with draped dhoti pants in rich earthy tones. (FS Media Pro / FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week / RISE Worldwide)

The Boy's Club: The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) presented "The Boy's Club," a dynamic menswear showcase at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, Mumbai. The show opened the fashion week on March 19 at 2:00 pm at the Jio World Convention Centre, featuring Countrymade, Dhruv Vaish, Sahil Aneja and Vivek Karunakaran. (PR handout)

Chola Presentation: Chola's presentation, "Echoes in Monochrome," at Lakmé Fashion Week 2026 in partnership with FDCI explored the nuanced spectrum between black and white, featuring bold, structured, and theatrical silhouettes.

Abraham Thakore: On the first day of Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, 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. (PR handout)

Kartik Research: Drawing from India’s layered subcultures, Kartik Research explores heritage through a contemporary lens. References range from the psychedelic optimism of 1960s rock movements to the Indo-modernist art wave of the 1980s, creating collections that examine how craft and cultural aspiration evolve together. The label works closely with master artisans across India, reviving overlooked techniques and repositioning them within a global fashion conversation. (PR handout)

Anamika Khanna: Celebrated designer Anamika Khanna showcased at Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) with her label AK|OK. With the opening night showcase. Khanna set the tone for the season and presented a collection that balanced versatility, craftsmanship and contemporary glamour on the runway. (PR Handout)

The new AK|OK Anamika Khanna collection is all about ease in shape and the freedom of versatile separates that can be styled, layered and worn in multiple ways. Model Mahieka Sharma wearing an outfit from the same. (Photo: Anamika Khanna/Instagram)

Closing of Day 1 LFW: The closing collection from Anamika Khanna focused on garments that could be styled, layered and worn in multiple ways, reflecting a relaxed yet confident design approach. The runway clothes highlighted ease in shape and the freedom of versatile separates designed for contemporary wardrobes. From draped dhoti pants and ruffled asymmetric tops to relaxed co-ord sets and floor length gowns, the silhouettes balanced comfort with visual impact. (PR handout)