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India’s Star-Studded Fashion Week Reaches a Crossroads

In pursuit of new audiences, greater autonomy and ever more dramatic backdrops, a growing number of Indian designers are turning to independent shows beyond the traditional fashion week circuit.
Anita Dongre’s ‘Rewild’ show at the majestic Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, India in January 2026.
Anita Dongre’s ‘Rewild’ show was held at the majestic Lukshmi Vilas Palace in January 2026 in Vadodara, India. (Anita Dongre)
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Over its 26-year history, Lakme Fashion Week has played host to virtually every major designer from India. The latest edition kicks off on Thursday with heavyweights like Manish Malhotra, Amit Aggarwal, Anamika Khanna and Rahul Mishra presenting their brands at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, alongside a roster of emerging names.

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Further Reading

Is This Luxury’s Watershed Moment in India?

Brands like Dior and Valentino are banking on India’s high growth potential, but it will take more than dazzling shows and sleek stores to turn this complex market into a major revenue source.

The Brands Taking Indian Fashion to the World

Indian designers are showing in Paris and opening flagship stores in New York, London and Dubai but how many will become global luxury brands that appeal to clients beyond the diaspora?

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Praachi Raniwala

Praachi Raniwala is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. She is based in India and specialises in luxury fashion, travel, and jewellery.

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