Check Out these Homegrown Indian Brands that were Seen at the Lakmé Fashion Week

During the Lakmé Fashion Week, many Indian homegrown brands debuted their collection, highlighting the unique Indian craftsmanship. These designers came together to showcase their collection on the ramp to display the rich Indian culture and heritage. In this article, you can find a few Indian designers, brand and labels who debuted or launched their collection during the fashion week. 

Somya Lochan

Somya Lochan, the brainchild behind ‘Quarter,’ revolved around the idea of grief and loss called “The Dichotomy of Loss”. The men's and women's wear from this line was the result of an experiment conducted with five individuals and their perspectives on grief and loss. These five individuals were provided a shirt, pants and scissors and were allowed to cut the garments that would reveal their emotions. Their offering resulted in the inspiration for Somya’s collection for the coming season.

Abhishek Shinde

In this newest collection at the Lakmé Fashion Week, Abhishek Shinde’s label ‘Abhichiq’ concentrated on men’s wear that reimagined the looks into classics with timeless artisanal offerings. His collection, ‘Ciao’ for the Spring/Summer 25, was inspired by sunny Sicily and the oceanic allure combined with a rustic charm. Handwoven textiles were showcased, adorned with hand-block prints and hand-embroidered fruits, flowers and motifs. This collection was all about the ideal male summer wardrobe. 

Abhishek Roy

One of Kolkata’s popular designers, Abhishek Roy, presented his label Roy_Calcutta at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI. He collaborated with many prominent figures, one of them being Saif Ali Khan. Leander Paes, an Indian tennis player, walked down the ramp donning an ivory Angarkha Kurta, Bengali style Dhoti and a black shawl. The latest collection was a fashionable journey into the medieval era of Bengal, which was dominated by Nawabs. The collection “Nawabs of Bengal” was a themed couture line.

Anurag Gupta

Anurag Gupta debuted “Metamorphosis”, a men’s wear Spring/Summer 2025-2026 collection at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI. Indian actor Sahil Salthia walked down the ramp sporting a stark black trouser and shirt duo, along with a blue overlay embellished with dramatic 3D skulls. This collection is a balance between nature’s cycles and human evolution. The main highlight was to emphasise silhouettes, organic aspects and intricate textures. Anurag Gupta’s “Metamorphosis” collection allows buyers to experience a personal metamorphosis that will enable them to move into authentic new forms.

Reclaim The City by R|Elan Circular Design

R|Elan Circular Design Challenge 2024 Winner rkive City Presents “Reclaim The City”. Focused on diverting focus to sustainability and circulability in the fashion industry in the fashion industry, Reliance Industries Limited, through it’s brand R|Elan, in partnership with the United Nations in India, presented the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (CDC) 2024 — “Reclaim The City” by rkive city — at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2025, held at The Atelier, Jio World Convention Centre. The runaway presentation highlighted sustainable, recyclable and waste-reducing factors in the Indian fashion industry. Every garment was salvaged from discarded fabrics and brought back to life. The concept of “Reclaim the City” also showcases the ever-evolving changes in the urban landscape.

Ka-sha by Karishma Shahani Khan

‘Ka-Sha,’ founded by designer Karishma Shahani Khan, unveiled the “Samantar II” collection at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI. The collection drew parallels between what has been and what will return. Karishma’s collection was an ode to her particular techniques. She uniquely made use of Khadi and Kala cotton. The colour theme was restricted to black, white and gold for this collection. The signature geometric patterns showcased appliqués, embroidery, patchwork, as well as cording, zari embroidery and strips of embellishments.