Lakmé Fashion Week and Fashion Design Council of India reveal key highlights of upcoming edition in Mumbai from 12-16th October

With a schedule and line-up featuring some of the best designers and partners across the country, the event will commence with a spectacular Opening Show on 11th October and will conclude with the best of beauty and fashion presented by the Lakmé Absolute Grand Finale on 16th October.  

The platform, as always, will offer two showcase areas (the Runway and the Atelier) for designers and will continue to champion sustainability, inclusivity and diversity through cutting edge innovations and environmentally conscious initiatives. All showcases will continue to be live streamed across the platform’s OTT partners Jio TV and Voot and FDCI and LFW social media channels to reach the widespread Indian and global fashion audience.

The business of Fashion will also be a key driving force with the largest ever area dedicated to the FDCI Showroom and presence of Buyers expected from around the world.

Sunil Sethi, Chairman FDCI commented, “This season’s curation of both designers as well as initiatives across a varied range of commitments by the platform truly inculcates the best talent we have in fashion today. As we navigate through the return of in-person showcases, fashion enthusiasts can expect electrifying and dynamic presentations that are rooted in design compositions that present themselves as nothing short of art on the runway. FDCI is delighted to be back in Mumbai with a grand edition and several unique FDCI showcases along with a huge focus once again on the business of fashion.” 
 
Sumati Mattu, Head of Innovations at Lakmé said, “We are excited to bring you this year’s edition of Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI and bring alive our theme for this season ‘Ready For A Close Up’, celebrating our trend statements for the season - the Lakmé Absolute Skin Dew Serum Foundation and the Lakmé 9To5 Vitamin C+ skincare range. We look forward to joining forces with the multitude of talented designers and models to seamlessly bring together a confluence of beauty and fashion. The theme ‘Ready for a close-up’ encourages a celebration of owning your beauty and wearing it with confidence. At Lakmé we have continually strived to innovate with the evolving Indian woman as our forever muse. This year, more than ever, we have scaled up on iconic collaborations with leading designers to create an unforgettable fashion and beauty experience.”

Jaspreet Chandok, Head RISE Fashion and Lifestyle said, “We are all set to host a fully on-ground edition after over two years in Mumbai. With this upcoming edition, we celebrate the past, present and future of fashion with ideas, showcases and collaborations with powerhouse designers, brand partners and the best talent the industry has to offer.”