Now in India, the fashion industry is in the limelight and flourishing like never before with some famous fashion shows uprising. Compare to the previous decade, the fashion industry has reached and established its momentous presence in the global fashion market. Indian cities are now emerging to contend with the worldwide fashion hubs like Paris or London or New York etc. With the top major designers of the country showcasing their creativity, aesthetically designed clothes and fashion on the runway have received fame and appreciation for beauty, dazzling style, and appealing fashion over the country. These Indian fashion shows are the forerunner of spring and are accountable to applaud the Indian Fashion on the global map.
Let’s explore the best fashion shows in India
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Lakme Fashion Week
In India, Lakme Fashion Week is the pioneer of fashion show establishment. It is a bi-annual fashion event held in Mumbai. Lakme Fashion Week Summer takes place in February. The second fashion event, the Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive show takes place in August. It is sponsored by Lakme and controlled by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). Many international supermodels along with the known Indian film celebrities participate in Lakme Fashion Week.
In India, Lakme Fashion Week has achieved its status and become one of the most high-flying fashion events in the Indian fashion industry. Famous designers like Sabyasachi, Manish Malhotra, Vikram Phadnis, Anamika Khanna etc. show their remarkable collections in the LFW.
Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week
The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) is also a bi-annual Indian fashion event. It is famous for presenting summer and winter fashion clothing collections. It is sponsored by Wills Lifestyle and organized and controlled by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). Every year more than a hundred young and renowned fashion designers participate. The Autumn-Winter event is held in March. The Spring-Summer show occurs in October. Prominent designers like Tarun Tahiliani, Rohit Bal etc. regularly exhibit their creative fashion work here.
India Bridal Fashion Week
Indian Bridal Fashion Week is known for presenting the best trends and fashion designs in bridal couture participated in and contributed by top fashion designers. It is one of the famous fashion events which is held twice a year. Bollywood superstars, Heritage brands and fashion trendsetters are all customary participants. The wedding theme has become an intrinsic part of this fashion show.
Rajasthan Fashion Week
Rajasthan Fashion Week is a grand and royal event. It began in 2012 only. It has become famous for showcasing a perfect mix of glamour and contemporary elements. The Rajasthan Fashion Week is a venture of Starlite Entertainment, Mumbai. It displays the work of both new budding designers and fashion top-notch. It aims at preserving the aesthetic values of Indian tradition. Ritu Kumar, Vikram Phadnis, Neeta Lulla etc. are major participants.
Van Heusen India Men’s Week
It is India’s first show exclusively dedicated to exhibiting men’s fashion. Van Heusen India Men’s Week started in 2009. It is sponsored by the chief lifestyle brand, Van Heusen. It is organized by the FDCI. With such men-oriented fashion runway events, the sales of branded merchandise have enhanced in the country.
Synergy 1 Delhi Couture Week
FDCI organizes this fashion week. It brands itself as a mark of respect to Indian couture. The couture culture brought to India by fashion experts has become very popular.
It is established in 2009. It is held in Bangalore. It is a bi-annual fashion event. Participation in this fashion event is ‘by invitation only. The prominent fashion week offers huge exposure to designers from South India. It also showcases the designers’ craftsmanship in Bangkok and Dubai.
North India Fashion Week
North India Fashion Week fashion event is celebrated for exhibiting talent-rich craftsmanship from a range of parts of Northern India counting Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Uttar Pradesh. It focuses on the verticals of retail business, knowledge and consultancy for budding fashion designers.
Indore Fashion Week
Indore fashion week is sponsored by Blenders Pride. Every year it takes place in Indore. It is controlled by Storm Fashion Company. Major fashion designer like Rocky S, Jatinn Kochhar, Poonam Vora, Sanjana Jon, etc. participates in it. Traditional handwork of Madhya Pradesh like Begham and Anarkali Collection are showcased here. It is mainly known for exhibiting bridal trousseau and western.
Hyderabad Fashion Week
Hyderabad Fashion Week is organized and run by the partnership with Marvel Fashion week. It is the invention of SAS Media Pvt. Ltd. Top designers like Neeta Lulla, Sanjeet Anand, etc. are major participants in HFW showcasing their alluring fashion design.
