Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 couturiers are rewriting the rules of Indian couture
The Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 is set to begin with a historic shift, moving its inaugural showcase from New Delhi to the Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad. The event features a mix of heritage and contemporary designers, with Anamika Khanna opening the week with a collection focused on craft and cultural narratives.
Why it matters
The expansion of major fashion events beyond the capital signals a growing effort to decentralize the Indian luxury and design industry.
The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) is returning with the Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 in association with Nexxus New York, scheduled from July 23 to 29. While the core of the event remains anchored at New Delhi’s Taj Palace, this edition marks a historic structural shift — for the first time in the platform’s history, the inaugural showcase is moving out of the capital.
This year’s curated lineup features a powerful mix of heritage legends and contemporary innovators. The distinguished list of couturiers and design houses presenting their collections includes JJ Valaya, Tarun Tahiliani, Anamika Khanna, Rahul Mishra, Falguni Shane Peacock, Kunal Rawal, Rimzim Dadu, Rohit Bal, Masaba, Aisha Rao, Jayanti Reddy, Arpita Mehta, and Roseroom by Isha Jajodia.
Collection by Amit Aggarwal | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
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