Things kicked off on a high note this October 2022 at FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week, with designers serving up boundary-pushing statements. A profusion of sumptuous shades, reinvented classics and artisanal craftsmanship techniques flooded the runways. The overarching attitude? Embrace individuality and embellish outside the lines. Some designers amped up their shimmer and shine game that continues to tantalise the ready-to-wear industry, both as gilded textiles and as ornamentation on them. Similarly subversive were the prints, which garnered a rapt audience and much Instagramming from them. But the real signifier is the focus on sustainability.
The platform has always offered two showcase areas (runway and atelier) for designers and will continue to champion sustainability, inclusivity, and diversity through cutting-edge innovations and eco-conscious initiatives. Also live streamed across OTT partners of all showcase platforms to reach a wider Indian and global fashion audience. The business of fashion is also a key driving force, with the largest ever area dedicated to the FDCI Showroom and the 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, “This year at Lakme Fashion Week, we were excited to bring to life our theme “Ready for a Close Up” this year, which celebrates our trend-statement season. We look forward to collaborating with many talented designers and models to bring together the amalgamation of beauty and fashion. The theme is ‘Ready for a Close-Up’, which encourages the celebration of owning your beauty and wearing it with confidence. We at Lakme have tried to innovate with the ever-evolving Indian woman. This year, we’ve created an unforgettable fashion and beauty routine. The experience has led to enhanced coveted collaborations with leading designers to create.”
Jaspreet Chandok, Head of RISE Fashion and Lifestyle, said, “With this 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.”

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