The Hyundai India Haute Couture Week 2025, an initiative of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), unfolded with a rush of drama, detailing, and dazzling craftsmanship. The 8-day fashion week, from July 23rd to July 30, was a showcase of the galaxy of iconic Indian designers and Bollywood celebrities coming together at The Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi to celebrate couture spectacularly.
From Jayanti Reddy’s experimentation with Dori work, Isha Jajodia’s handcrafted corsets laden with 18k gold and pearls, Amit Aggarwal’s signature metallic pleats and sculptural silhouettes, and embellished mesh veils brought about by Faulguni Shane Peacock and more, this year’s couture week was high on craft, edge, and pure fashion theatre.
We’ve rounded up the designers who exhibited at the show, so you don’t miss a moment of the magic.
All The Designers Who Showcased at the India Haute Couture Week 2025
From regal lehengas to experimental silhouettes, here is a roundup of all the designers who took center stage not only for designing outfits but also for their seamless mix of creativity and craftsmanship.
1) Rahul Mishra
Rahul Mishra’s “Becoming Love” at the couture weel was an emotional rendition to his Paris Haute Couture Week showcase, bringing the theme of love into a more personal and grounded space. With delicate florals, rich embroidery, and a poetic palette, the collection elegantly embodied love’s many stages.
Tamannaah Bhatia, Rahul’s muse, walked the runway in two extraordinary looks. A sculpted floral gown and an intricately embroidered lehenga, perfectly capturing Mishra’s vision of love as both intimate and eternal.
2) Suneet Varma
Suneet Varma’s collection “Sehr”, showcased on Day 2 of the couture week, was a poetic ode to the mystique of twilight. The Nature-inspired collection featured ethereal silhouettes, intricate floral embroidery, and a romantic blend of jewel tones, pastels, and opulent hues like midnight blue and gold. From lehengas to sherwani, each piece reflected Varma’s signature elegance and his exploration of femininity.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, the showstopper, returned to the runway after 18 years, adorned in an off-white lehenga with a silver corset top detailed with delicate floral embroidery.
3. Roseroom by Isha Jajodia
Isha Jajodia’s Roseroom opened Day 2 of India Couture Week 2025 with “Whispers of Love To Myself,” a collection that beautifully explored femininity through the lens of self-love, transformation, and empowerment. Divided into four segments, from innocence to self-actualization, the collection featured soft pastels, rich jewel tones, and unembellished lace as a recurring motif. With handcrafted corsets, feathered skirts, and delicate floral detailing, each look celebrated inner strength with grace.
Tara Sutaria closed the show in a stunning ivory skirt and gold-embellished corset, embodying the spirit of the Roseroom woman: confident, gentle, and unapologetically whole.
4. Falguni Shane Peacock
Falguni Shane Peacock’s “Raj Mahal Bijoux” at India Couture Week 2025 paid tribute to India’s royal legacy with modern flair. Inspired by palace carvings and regal artistry, the collection featured ornate bridal silhouettes, minimalist menswear, and jewellery by Archana Agarwal, blending tradition with elegance.
Akshay Kumar returned to the runway after 12 years as the showstopper, exuding royal charm in an ivory embroidered sherwani with a structured bandhgala jacket, flared trousers, and silver juttis. His outfit perfectly captured the spirit of a modern-day maharaja.
5. Amit Aggarwal
‘Arcanum’ by Amit Aggarwal was a futuristic, sculptural ode to human biology. Inspired by the DNA double helix, the collection featured structured silhouettes, spirals, and metallic pleats that reimagined couture through a scientific lens. With no showstopper needed, the designs themselves commanded attention.
Using innovative materials like metallic polymers and ikat, paired with deep jewel tones, silvers, and electric hues, Aggarwal created pieces that felt both otherworldly and rooted in heritage.
6. Manish Malhotra
Manish Malhotra made a striking comeback to ICW 2025 with a couture party at the Taj Palace, replacing the traditional runway with a glamorous soirée. The event featured iconic Bollywood fashion moments, live music by Jonita Gandhi, and a star-studded crowd.
Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio stole the show in two dazzling looks, a pearl-draped lehenga and a silver saree-inspired outfit. Both the outfits added global flair to a night that celebrated nostalgia, innovation, and couture.
7. Ritu Kumar
Veteran designer Ritu Kumar, who has been a cornerstone of Indian fashion for over 50 years, presented her latest collection Threads of Time: Reimagined on Day 5 of ICW at the Taj Palace, Delhi. The collection seamlessly blended heritage with innovation, featuring evolving bridal silhouettes.
Actor Bhumi Pednekar turned muse in a golden lehenga paired with a cape blouse, ditching the dupatta for a modern edge and completing the look with regal emerald and diamond jewellery.
8. Shantanu Nikhil
Shantnu & Nikhil’s Metropolis at the fashion week brought a fresh perspective to menswear with its bold fusion of military structure, royal nostalgia, and contemporary drama. The collection explored the tension between power and poetry, featuring sharply tailored sherwanis, draped kurtas, cropped bandhgalas, and crystal-encrusted blazers for men. Womenswear balanced elegance and edge with slit skirts, pearl-draped blouses, and sculptural layers.
With a palette of noir, sand gold, and vintage pastels, Metropolis felt regal yet futuristic. Bollywood stars like Arjun Rampal, Rajkummar Rao, and Jim Sarbh joined the finale, reinforcing the collection’s message of individuality and cultural evolution in couture.
9. Rohit Bal
On Day 6 of India Couture Week 2025, Kash-Gul by the late Rohit Bal paid tribute to Kashmir’s serene beauty and poetic heritage. The collection featured luxurious fabrics like matka silk, Chanderi, and velvet, adorned with gold zardozi and delicate threadwork.
A palette of black, ivory, and wine evoked quiet elegance, while floral motifs and regal silhouettes reflected Bal’s deep love for tradition and artistry.
11. Jayanti Reddy
Jayanti Reddy’s Reclaimed Opulence at Hyundai India Couture Week 2025 blended heritage with conscious luxury. Featuring 50 looks in handwoven silks and rich embroidery, the collection reimagined bridalwear with soft pastels, signature purples, and modern silhouettes like corsets and jackets.
Janhvi Kapoor closed the show in a blush pink fish-cut lehenga with a sari-style drape, echoing the collection’s refined elegance.
12. Rimzim Dadu
Rimzim Dadu’s 'Oxynn' collection at Hyundai India Couture Week 2025 fused futuristic silhouettes with traditional Indian crafts like Patola and mirror work. Using signature materials like steel, wire, and metallic textiles, she delivered a bold, structured lineup rich in texture and innovation.
Khushi Kapoor closed the show in a striking gunmetal lehenga inspired by Banjara aesthetics, featuring a high-slit skirt and halter blouse, perfectly capturing Dadu’s vision of raw elegance and modern femininity.
13. Aisha Rao
Making her debut at Hyundai India Couture Week 2025, designer Aisha Rao presented Wild At Heart, a spectacle of banana leaves, lotus blooms, and palms in intricate appliqué on lehengas, sarees, and sherwanis. Her use of glass beads, sequins, and multi-colored embellishments lent the pieces a dreamy, psychedelic flair. The collection stood out for its balance of sharp silhouettes and soft detailing, with a palette of rose gold, berry, and champagne.
Sara Ali Khan turned showstopper in a rose gold Banarasi tissue brocade lehenga, adorned with whimsical florals and geometric appliqué, capturing the collection’s playful yet graceful spirit.
13. JJ Valaya
JJ Valaya closed India Couture Week 2025 with a majestic finale, unveiling East—a collection inspired by Oriental art and architecture, infused with Indian textile heritage. Featuring kimono overlays, structured jackets, and richly embroidered lehengas in velvets and brocades, the show blended East Asian motifs with Indian craftsmanship.
Making their couture debut, Rasha Thadani and Ibrahim Ali Khan turned showstoppers. Rasha stunned in an ivory lehenga and cape adorned with silver filigree, while Ibrahim made a commanding presence in a tailored black sherwani jacket with layered embellishments and a hand-embroidered stole.
Bollywood Stars at India Couture Week 2025
The front row at ICW 2025 was just as glamorous as the ramp, with Bollywood's finest in attendance.
Explore the gallery for every star-studded appearance.
Rahul Khanna exuded sharp sophistication in a structured Shantnu & Nikhil outfit for the Menswear Couture show.
Fatima Sana Shaikh brought fierce elegance to the ramp in a contemporary Shantanu & Nikhil look.
Jonita Gandhi radiated modern glam in a shimmer-laced halter-neck gown from Manish Malhotra’s Inaya collection.
Kalki Koechlin stunned in a sculpted gown by Amit Aggarwal, merging edge with tradition.
Manushi Chhillar turned heads in a regal black creation by Shantnu & Nikhil, blending grace and power.
