Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 Day 2: A Celebration of Innovation, Heritage, and Transformation

Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 Day 2 was a spectacular celebration of evolving fashion narratives, where emerging and established designers redefined the boundaries of style. In partnership with FDCI, NIF Global’s GenNext program introduced fresh perspectives on heritage, innovation, and emotional storytelling, proving once again that fashion is an ever-evolving art form.

NIF Global Presents GenNext at Lakmé Fashion Week 2025

Abhichiq – Ciao

Inspired by Sicily’s vibrant sun, rustic landscapes, and Mediterranean charm, Abhichiq’s Ciao collection is a love letter to artisanal craftsmanship. Handwoven textiles, hand-block prints, and hand-embroidered fruit and floral compositions blend with bold carnival stripes and playful retro tailoring. Ciao reimagines classic menswear for an adventurous, sun-drenched summer wardrobe.

That Antiquepiece – Heirlooms Reimagined

This collection draws from archival photographs of Nepal’s Rana queens from the 1870s to 1950s, capturing their European-influenced extravagance. By reinterpreting historical elements such as braids, jewels, and textiles, That Antiquepiece creates modern heirlooms that seamlessly merge tradition with fine craftsmanship.

Quarter – Dichotomy of Loss

Exploring grief’s deeply personal nature, Quarter’s Dichotomy of Loss transformed garments into emotional expressions. Through a unique experiment involving five individuals who cut and reshaped clothing based on their feelings, the collection reflects the non-linear, unpredictable nature of loss and healing.

NIF Global ‘THE RUNWAY’ at Lakmé Fashion Week

With Nushrratt Bharuccha as the showstopper, NIF Global showcased cutting-edge collections from:

• Stitched in Motion – Urban nomadic styles with Sashiko embroidery on jute-khadi blends.
• Arctic Voyage – A monochrome cotton-linen collection inspired by the Arctic tern, symbolizing resilience.
• Shift – Neon-threaded designs drawing from Zaha Hadid’s architectural brilliance.
• Nomadic by Nature – Wrinkle-resistant silhouettes blending comfort with futuristic PVC details.
• COSMO STERS – Hipster-meets-hippie fashion with handcrafted textiles and adaptable designs.

FDCI Presents The Boy’s Club: Anurag Gupta, LineTribe_, and Roy Calcutta

Anurag Gupta – Metamorphosis

Inspired by nature’s cycles and personal evolution, this collection blends raw textures with polished mastery. Organic silhouettes, earthy hues, and fluid fabrics symbolize growth and transformation.

LineTribe_ – Monolith

This collection embraces androgyny and identity through structured layering, oversized jackets, and metallic accents. Precision tie-dye and intricate quilting bring futuristic resilience to classic tailoring.

Roy Calcutta – Nawabs of Bengal

A regal tribute to Bengal’s opulent history, this couture collection showcases luxurious velvet kurtas and bandhgalas adorned with intricate Zardosi and Jamdani embroidery, celebrating heritage with grandeur.

Conclusion

Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 Day 2 was a breathtaking display of creativity, craftsmanship, and emotion. From modern heirlooms to futuristic silhouettes, the runway was a melting pot of cultural narratives and forward-thinking designs, setting the tone for the future of fashion.