India Couture Week 2023Falguni-Shane Peacock to open grand fashion gala. Full schedule here

By Medha ChawlaThe countdown for the highly-anticipated annual Indian fashion extravaganza has begun! The FDCI India Couture Week 2023 will open with a glimmering sartorial showcase by designer-duo Falguni and Shane Peacock on July 25 at Taj Palace in New Delhi and conclude with an offsite show by Rahul Mishra on August 2.

A total of 16 designers will showcase at the 16^th edition of India Couture Week which is being held in association with Reliance Brands. The line-up includes Ritu Kumar, Suneet Varma, Varun Bahl, Gaurav Gupta, Kunal Rawal, JJ Valaya, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Tarun Tahiliani, Rimzim Dadu, Anamika Khanna, Dolly J, Shantnu & Nikhil, Roseroom by Isha J, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Rahul Mishra.

Take a look at the schedule:

Rahul Mishra and Gaurav Gupta also showcased their innovative designs at Paris Haute Couture Week 2023 last week.

“This edition of India Couture Week encapsulates the spirit of celebration, paying homage to the skilled artisans whose craftsmanship forms the very backbone of Indian fashion. Through their exclusive collections, the designers will weave unforgettable narratives that serve as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of our nation,” Sunil Sethi, Chairman of Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) said in a statement last month while unveiling the couturier line-up for ICW 2023.

Are you ready to get introduced to new wedding fashion trends, witness a slew of neo-traditional silhouettes, embark on a celebration of Indian craftsmanship and see a bevy of celebrities turning show-stoppers for the couturiers?