Indian fashion inched towards celebrating traditions, sustainability, promoting rich crafts and playful menswear at the Lakme Fashion Week 2025 held in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India.
The five-day-long fashion extravaganza gave a glimpse of the fashion trends all set to get big and mainstream. Take a look at the ones you totally shouldn't miss:
Athleisure, but glam
Athleisure is where Gen Z’s heart lies when it comes to everyday fashion! It’s no surprise that designers have tapped into this interest and given athleisure a glamorous spin. Designer Namrata Joshipura, a former athlete herself, truly redefined the genre with her new collection at Lakme Fashion Week 2025. She gave the otherwise predictable world of sportswear a bold appeal with peppy prints, a funky colour palette, and a hint of sequins.
Menswear goes fun
The menswear side of fashion too witnessed a fun spin – but in a doable manner. From the introduction of culottes, a playful colour palette, and interesting layering – several collections suggested menswear is all set to get more fun.
Labels like Falguni Shane Peacock, S&N by Shantnu Nikhil and Abhichiq led the trend at the fashion week.
Corsets are here to stay
India’s obsession with corsets is only set to soar this year – that’s what the Lakme Fashion Week 2025 suggested. From embellished numbers to the ones boasting zippers, antique appeal and billowing silhouettes – a lot of corsets caught our eyes at the five-day fashion celebration.
Cushioned companions / therapeutic arm candies
Call it a love for nostalgia or the therapeutic side of fashion, but some clingy companions are having their moment too. Fashion label Quarter, for instance, presented a collection featuring toy accessories – even pillows – as arm candy.
It’s not entirely a new trend; toy charms and cuddle bears for better sleep have been catching adult attention for a while now. But now, it’s finally becoming relevant in the Indian fashion scene too.
Traditional gets a modern touch
Designers have long been experimenting with the art of modernising the traditional treasures of Indian fashion. Over the years, we’ve seen a contemporary take on Benarasi, with the fabric being used in a variety of silhouettes like corsets, pantsuits, mini dresses, and waistcoats. Similarly, Bandhani has also been reimagined for a modern appeal, making its way into kaftans and co-ord sets. But guess what, designers are not done yet!
Rocking India’s rich history of textile and craft in a contemporary way became an even bigger trend this season. Like, Janhvi Kapoor turned showstopper for Rahul Mishra’s AFEW label clad in a sultry Bandhani gown. Even Bhumi Pednekar flaunted a Benarasi corset as she walked the ramp for Amit Aggarwal.
Khadi, too, broke its conventional image and emerged as a stylish superstar!
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