Overview

• Held at The Kunj in New Delhi with support from DC Handicrafts, the opening show centered Indian weaves as the season’s organizing idea.
• Anavila Misra presented Sarmast, featuring handwoven linen and organza sarees in soft pastels with modern drapes and statement blouses.
• Gaurav Jai Gupta’s Akaaro unveiled Starlight, using handwoven silks and metallic threads to create sculptural, gender-fluid silhouettes.
• The Edit by The Kunj curated labels such as Khamir, Iro Iro, Pieux, Aavaran, Runway Nagaland, Shrujan and Mirasi, with sarees styled by Daniel Franklin to spotlight regional techniques.
• Organizers introduced FDCI’s sustainable-fashion dictionary as officials and industry leaders including Amrit Raj and Sunil Sethi attended a program enriched by live performances.