Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI will return to Delhi from October 13, Pero to open
Published
October 2, 2026
Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) will return to New Delhi from October 13 to 18 with Pero set to open and AM.IT by Amit Aggarwal scheduled to close.
A snapshot of a previous runway show – Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India
This season, the fashion week will take place at a new venue, the Taj Palace from October 14 to 18 following the finale of the ‘R|ElanTM Circular Design Challenge in Partnership with the UN in India’ at the Embassy of France in New Delhi on October 13. The challenge promotes circular innovation and saw over 220 applications from around the world this edition.
“Delhi has long been at the heart of India’s fashion industry, bringing together craftsmanship, couture, textiles, and creative excellence,” said FDCI chairman Sunil Sethi in a press release. “As we return to the capital, we look forward to presenting a season that celebrates established design talent, nurtures emerging voices, and creates opportunities for meaningful cultural exchange through initiatives such as our three collaborations with designers from Italy, Moscow, and Ladakh. This edition reflects both the strength of Indian fashion today and the opportunities that lie ahead.”
The fashion week, which has crossed its quarter century, is presented by the House of Lakmē, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), and Reliance Brands. Designed to bring together established designers and emerging talent, the event will also see cosmetics brand House of Lakmē introduce its new skincare-powered makeup range ‘Lakmē 9to5 Hya Glam’.
The October edition will also feature FDCI-led initiatives including FDCI X Moscow Fashion Week, featuring Russian designer Sergey Sysoev; a Himalayan craftsmanship showcase with the Department of Industries & Commerce, Union Territory of Ladakh titled ‘The Fifth Season’; an Italian Style showcase presented by Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with Confartigianato and FDCI titled ‘Eccellenza’; and the FDCI X Pearl Academy First Cut for emerging design talent. Beyond the runway, the FDCI Showroom will give buyers and audiences direct access to participating designers, and the FDCI Stockroom will retail select creations at exclusive prices.
Other highlights will include ‘Manish Malhotra Luxury Pret’ presented by Maruti Suzuki NEXA, NIF Global Presents GenNext, and shows from designers such as Ashish N Soni, Namrata Joshipura, Suneet Verma, Tarun Tahiliani, and Samant Chauhan. Sustainable fashion, digital culture, and creator-led initiatives will also serve to bring together India’s fashion community.
