Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI Unveils Mumbai Schedule for March 2026
Lakmé Fashion Week, in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), will return to Mumbai from 19–22 March 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, continuing its position as one of India’s most influential fashion platforms. Presented by Lakmé, Reliance Brands Limited, and FDCI, the upcoming edition will bring together celebrated designers, emerging voices, and industry leaders for four days of runway showcases, retail opportunities, and conversations shaping the future of Indian fashion.
Since its launch in 1999, Lakmé Fashion Week has played a defining role in building India’s modern fashion ecosystem. With bi-annual editions in Mumbai and New Delhi, the platform has consistently spotlighted Indian creativity while connecting designers with buyers, media, and global audiences.
The House of Lakmé Grand Finale will close the season with a showcase by the label Péro, marking the brand’s first Grand Finale at the event. The showcase will highlight the Lakmé 9to5 Beach Edit, an SPF-infused makeup range designed for Indian summers, combining sun protection with long-lasting, sweat-resistant formulas.
FDCI will also strengthen the business of fashion through initiatives such as the FDCI Showroom, offering buyers direct access to designer collections, and the closing FDCI Stockroom, where visitors can shop curated pieces at limited-period prices.
Key Designers and Runway Highlights
The opening presentation will feature AK|OK by Anamika Khanna, setting the tone for the season. Continuing its long-standing association with fashion, NEXA will present a showcase by Manish Malhotra, where the designer will introduce his new Luxury Pret line.
The FDCI Boys Club segment will bring together contemporary menswear labels including Countrymade, Dhruv Vaish, Sahil Aneja, and Vivek Karunakaran. Meanwhile, the FDCI x KVIC initiative will showcase collections by Samant Chauhan, Shruti Sancheti, Pawan Sachdeva, and COEK, highlighting the continued relevance of Indian textiles and craft traditions.
Emerging talent will take centre stage through NIF Global Presents GenNext, featuring designers Jubinav Chadha, Taarini Anand, and Saim Ghani. The initiative continues Lakmé Fashion Week’s long-standing commitment to nurturing the next generation of Indian designers.
Sustainability and innovation will remain key themes this season. The runway will feature the winner of the R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge, Varshne from CRCLE, alongside a denim-focused showcase by Payal Pratap. In another notable debut, Kartik Research will present its collection on the Indian runway through a collaboration between the Fashion Trust Arabia and the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.
Special Collaborations and Showcases
The season will also feature several high-profile collaborations and designer presentations, including:
- A showcase by Amit Aggarwal presented by Indriya
- SUPIMA Presents AFEW Rahul Mishra, highlighting luxury cotton design by Rahul Mishra
- Lakmé Salon x Verandah
- 1664 x Abraham & Thakore
- 360 ONE Presents Aisha Rao
Additional runway presentations will include collections from Bhumika Sharma, Ritika Mirchandani, Chola, and Satya Paul. Retail label MAX Fashion will also return to the runway with its collection titled “Unserious Everything.”
Further extending the reach of the event, all runway shows will be streamed live across Lakmé Fashion Week and FDCI’s social media platforms as well as on JioTV, allowing fashion audiences across the country to experience the shows in real time.
