Trends from FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week 2022

At the FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week this October 2022, things kicked off in earnest as designers made boundary-pushing statements. Exquisite shades, reinvented classics and artisanal techniques flooded the runways. Common sense? Embrace individuality and decorate outside the lines. Some designers have upped their glitter and glitter game to embellish the ready-to-wear industry, such as embellished fabrics or overlays. Similarly, the posts that generated the most viewers and the most Instagrams were the ones that generated the most. But the real indicator was focused on sustainability.

Copy all the biggest lessons to take away from FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week October 2022.

Everyone accepted the monochrome palette

Black and white editing reaches a fever pitch in the presentations of Abraham and Thakore, Shantnu and Nikhil and Shahab Durazi. Shantnu and Nikhil Mehra traded in jewel tones for gowns, hengas and sherwanis in gunmetal, pewter, ivory and black. But monochrome was the order of the day as couturier Shahab Durazi returned to the runway after 12 years, with silhouette details ranging from tailored labels to evening gowns. This year, Abraham and Thakore, who have been in the fashion industry for 30 years, revisit their signature timeless designs in black and white.

Sheen relished his place in the spotlight.

Geisha designs by Paras and Shalini, Shahab Durazi, not-so-serious by Pallavi Mohan and Shantnu and Nikhil give us the high octane look of the season. At the launch of casual wear line Luminescent, Shalini Jaikaria and Paras Byrolia stole our hearts with their shimmering bold color palette and chic-future linear embellishments. Worn into a gown, Geisha Designs’ sexy contour-meets-fluid fit fabric evokes visions of a moonlit night and a star-studded sky. Durazi couture revived the 40’s and 50’s – embellishments refined, limited to detailed floral film work or subtle textures. Models wore glittery, sparkly gowns reminiscent of Cinderella’s take on Pallavi Mohan’s life. Shantnu and Nikhil dreamed up a flair reminiscent of the Baroque era and majestic chandeliers in their ‘Capella’ bridal haute couture gown.

Statement jackets were runway staples.

Jackets, full of shapes and sizes, hijacked the runway: transparent sheaths and denim jackets by AK-OK, geisha jackets by Gesha Designs by Paras and Shalini, relaxed, oversized coats by Somya Goyal, and Asim Kapoor and Pooja Haldar’s creative statement inspired spiritual inspiration from Indian sadhus. Gilts to trench styles, each one a conversation starter.

Sustainability reigned

The permanent swing of the pendulum is not only mechanical but also necessary. Anju Modi’s thoughtfully designed eco-friendly collection, Damayanti, celebrates the best of technology and sustainability by teaming up with Tencel™ Lyocell and Modal fibres, along with old-world motifs of drapery, embroidery and storytelling. Ekah by Reena Singh is just a dream, it was a beautiful marriage of hand crafted details and hand woven fabrics, further enhanced with new styles. As in Satya Paul’s collection, which includes athletics and accessories, other international prints are crafted with meticulous craftsmanship.

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