Lakmē Fashion Week (LFW) in partnership with Fashion Design Council Of India (FDCI) is poised to return to Delhi at The Grand Hotel from 9th to 13th October, 2024. The event is presented by the House of Lakmē, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), and Reliance Brands (RBL). All showcases will be live-streamed across Lakmē, Lakmē Fashion Week, and FDCI social media channels to ensure widespread access to Indian and global fashion audiences.
The opening show on the 9th of October 2024 in New Delhi will be presented by péro. Founded by Designer Aneeth Arora, this year also marks a special milestone–the 15th anniversary of péro. The House of Lakmē Grand Finale will close the season with the return of fashion mogul Rohit Bal, presenting a collection in which modern Indian fashion finds its roots. Abraham & Thakore will close Sustainable Fashion Day.
Through initiatives like the FDCI Stockroom at the event, attendees gain direct access to collections straight off the runway and can engage with designers on the ground, fostering a deeper connection to Indian fashion. FDCI will be presenting a showcase The Denim Edit in collaboration with 11.11 / ELEVEN ELEVEN, Ashish N Soni, Countrymade, Dhruv Kapoor and KGL and will also be collaborating with Pearl Academy for ‘First Cut’.
Reliance Brands, the driving force behind Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI, is deeply committed to nurturing emerging designers and talent while championing sustainability through initiatives like #NIF Global Presents GenNext and R|Elan™ Presents Circular Design Challenge. R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge, in partnership with the United Nations in India, has grown from a pioneering initiative to a prominent global platform. Additionally, the season will feature a collaboration between R|Elan™ and Huemn.
New partnerships this season include Marks & Spencer, which will be featured in the show titled “Marks & Spencer Presents Big Autumn Energy,” further enriching the platform’s diverse collaborative spirit and expanding its reach. India’s biggest sustainability award, R|Elan Circular Design Challenge in partnership with the United Nations in India will see its new group of finalists in its second global edition. The finalists for the season include EU: Wenyan Xu & Meng Wang (Saltless); APAC: Tsang Fan Yu; UK: Silvia Acién (ACIEN); India: Gautam Malik (Jaggery), Ritwik Khanna (RKive City) and Chandini Batra (A Blunt Story). Rashmick Bose & Drishti Modi (Lafaani) will be joining as a wildcard entry from India
Other designers to look out for in the Delhi season include – 17:17 by Simmi Saboo, Abhishek Sharma, Ashdeen, Line Outline by Deepit Chugh, Monisha Jaising, Pankaj & Nidhi, Payal Jain, Payal Singhal, Pawan Sachdevaa, Punit Balana, Rahul Singh, Richa Khemka, Rohit Kamra Jaipur, Sameer Madan, Sanjukta Dutta, Shruti Sancheti, TISASTUDIO, Urmil, and Vikram Bajaj.
Sunanda Khaitan, Vice President, Lakmē, said , “At the House of Lakmē, we are committed to transforming the fashion landscape through groundbreaking innovations and first-of-its-kind trends. We are delighted to announce the October 2024 edition of Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, India’s premier fashion and beauty platform. This upcoming season, will feature an exceptional lineup of designers, offering a remarkable showcase over five spectacular days. This season, we aim to redefine style with cutting-edge designs, advanced technologies, and extraordinary new launches. The House of Lakmē will captivate audiences with a contemporary collection that reflects the essence of timeless design. Lakmē continues to remain at the forefront of the dynamic intersection of high fashion and beauty, highlighted in the finale runway show of Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI like never before.”
Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI said, “This season promises to highlight exceptional design talent on the runway. Our aim is to create a dynamic platform for both established and emerging designers, showcasing their work to industry professionals while fostering new talent through our discovery initiatives. We are eagerly anticipating this season and believe it will elevate the Indian fashion industry to new heights.”
Jaspreet Chandok, Group Vice President, Reliance Brands said, “We are excited to return with an exhilarating line-up, showcasing outstanding design talent from India and around the world. This season will feature a diverse array of influential and visionary creators. We’re grateful for the ongoing support of our valued brand partners and are thrilled to welcome new collaborators to this dynamic journey. With high anticipation, we aim to transform the event into a vibrant centre of design, innovation, and sustainability in the upcoming season in Delhi.”
