The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and Hyundai Motor India Ltd. unveiled the 18th edition of Hyundai India Couture Week 2025 in partnership with Reliance Brands at an exclusive press conference held at Taj Palace, New Delhi. The upcoming event that is powered by Hyundai for the third consecutive year, will take place from 23 – 30 July 2025 in New Delhi at the Taj Palace.
This marks the third consecutive year of Hyundai’s partnership as the title sponsor. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Creta, with the new Creta EV set to be showcased at Hyundai India Couture Week 2025. The press conference witnessed the presence of fashion and corporate luminaries, including Sunil Sethi, Chairman of FDCI; Tarun Garg, COO & Whole-Time Director, Hyundai Motor India Ltd.; J.T. Park, Executive Director (Sales, Marketing & Service), HMI; and. Virat Khullar, Group Head Marketing, HMIL.
Mr Sunil Sethi, Chairman, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)
Mr.Tarun Garg, COO & Whole-Time Director, Hyundai Motor India Ltd
Mr. JT Park- Executive Director, Sales, Marketing and Service – Hyundai Motor India Limited
The event commenced with a lunch reception, followed by a formal welcome by the host. Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI delivered the keynote address. He said, ““Hyundai India Couture Week continues to be the most awaited platform showcasing the mastery and evolution of Indian couture. We are proud to partner with Hyundai for the third consecutive year in presenting this celebration of design and innovation. I would also like to express my gratitude to the participating designers whose creativity, craftsmanship, and commitment elevate this platform year after year. I also extend my sincere thanks to Reliance Brands for their continued support in helping us bring this vision to life.”
Designer Rimzim Dadu
Designers Shantanu & Nikhil
Designer Suneet Verma
Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited took the dais to share Hyundai’s perspective on the partnership and the brand’s vision for fashion and innovation. He said, “We are delighted to continue our association with FDCI for the third year running. India Couture Week is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship and culture, values that deeply resonate with us at HMIL. This year, we are excited to showcase the Hyundai CRETA Electric at ICW 2025, bringing together the worlds of cutting-edge mobility and high fashion. Our continued partnership reflects our commitment to engaging with customers through meaningful and innovative platforms that go beyond automobiles.”
Designer Jayanti Reddy
Designers Falguni Shane
Designer Isha Jadojia
The highlight of the press meet was a peek into the collections that are to be presented at the ICW-2025. The models showcased one key ensemble from each couturier, coinciding with the announcement of the couturier. This striking visual moment.
Designer Aisha Rao
This year’s stellar couturier lineup includes Rohit Bal, JJ Valaya, Manish Malhotra, Ritu Kumar, Tarun Tahiliani, Amit Aggarwal, Falguni Shane Peacock, Rahul Mishra, Shantanu & Nikhil, Suneet Verma, Rimzim Dadu, Jayanti Reddy, Rose Room by Isha Jajodia, and Aisha Rao.
Designer Rohit Bal
Designer Ritu Kumar
Designer Rahul Mishra
Designer Amit Aggarwal
This year’s showcase is further supported by leading luxury and lifestyle brands, Grey Goose Altius and Kohler, whose association enhances the immersive and elevated experience of Hyundai India Couture Week 2025.
