ICW 2022: A fashionable roundup of all showstoppers from this year’s edition

This year, the Fashion Design Council (FDCI) presented the 15th edition of the India Couture Week 2022, in which many leading Indian actors and other biggies walked the ramp for A-list designers. From Rashmika Mandanna and Aditi Rao Hydari, to Arjun Kapoor, and Rajkummar Rao, check out who all headlined the event, which began on July 22 and concluded on July 31 at New Delhi's Taj Palace. Keep scrolling. (Photos: Instagram/@fdciofficial)

First up is actor Rashmika Mandanna, who walked the ramp in an exquisite creation by designer Varun Bahl. She donned a "fully embellished corset, and a multi-colour floral lehenga, adorned with sequins, cutdana, beads, and crystals". The actor accessorised with a heavy choker. The collection, titled 'New Leaf', was inspired by the "bounty of nature found in the wilderness of forests and a hint of drama and fun, using upcycled vintage embroidery and appliques". (Photo: Instagram/@fdciofficial)

Next, there was actor Aditi Rao Hydari, who turned muse for Anju Modi, looking ethereal in an intricately-embroidered pastel yellow lehenga set, styled with a contrasting green dupatta from the collection 'The Road Less Travelled Couture ‘22'. (Photo: Instagram/@fdciofficial)

Actor and model Malaika Arora was a sight to behold in a sheer gown with thigh-high slit. She was a showstopper for designer duo Rohit Gandhi+Rahul Khanna (RGRK), who showcased their collection of evening wear called ‘Fibonacci’ which, according to a press note, "is built for the global Indian dancing at a sangeet one evening and waltzing across Vienna’s historic ballrooms one another". Arora walked down the ramp looking ultra glamorous in an embellished sheer gown that featured a deep neckline, thigh-high slit, and a short train. (Photo: Instagram/@fdciofficial)

Showstopper Shilpa Shetty dazzled in a cutout gown by designer Dolly J. It was for her collection titled 'Meraki', which "is inspired by the depth of tranquility within art, a tranquility which is foundational for growth and progress". The 47-year-old looked stunning as she slipped into the sensuous gown that was a perfect combination of shimmer, sheer, and tulle. (Photo: Instagram/@fdciofficial)

Sara Ali Khan looked enchanting as she turned muse for Falguni Shane Peacock. She dazzled in an intricately-detailed blue lehenga, which was a part of their collection titled 'Love Forever'. It was inspired by "the rich heritage of the French capital vis-à-vis the stellar works of art and architecture by some of the great masters of modernism". (Photo: Instagram/@fdciofficial)

Siddartha Tytler had two celebrities presenting his collection called ‘Shan-Shui’ at the ICW. Opening the show was singer Guru Randhawa who donned an all-black outfit featuring a jacket with dragon designs embellished on it. And if that wasn’t enough, actor-director Farhan Akhtar closed the show for the designer wearing a black velvet sherwani, looking charming as ever! He took to Instagram to write that he "felt very plush" walking in Tytler's creation. (Photo: Instagram/@fdciofficial)

Arjun Kapoor was the showstopper for Kunal Rawal. He looked dapper in a black sherwani with elaborate designs, which featured "new, playful silhouettes and many fun and unexpected embroideries". According to an official statement, the collection was a way to celebrate "the evolution of men’s couture in India". (Photo: Instagram/@fdciofficial)

Actor Rajkummar Rao walked in an Anamika Khanna creation, closing the curtains on ICW 2022. The designer showcased her magnificent collection, ‘An Experiment’, which was inspired by "the ever exuberant tribal India, approached with an eye of modernism", as written in her collection note. The actor was seen in an all-black ensemble featuring an embellished blazer with destroyed flare pants; he accessorised with a layered kundan and pearl set and multiple rings. (Photo: Instagram/@fdciofficial)