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Delhi Fashion Week Showcases India’s Cultural Strength, Sustainable Fashion & Reinvent Northeast in a Grand Celebration at YMCA, New Delhi.
Delhi Fashion Club, in association with VOY Media & Events, successfully hosted Delhi Fashion Week 2025 on 28 November 2025 at the YMCA Tourist Hotel, Connaught Place, supported by Meghalaya Tourism, Government of Meghalaya. The grand showcase highlighted India’s cultural heritage, handloom excellence, women-led empowerment, and sustainable fashion under the national theme “Naari Shakti: Weaving Viksit Bharat.” The event was organized in association with the NIFT Foundation for Design Innovation (NFDI) under the Ministry of Textiles and the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
The full-day celebration brought together leading designers, artisans, weavers, institutions, influencers, and cultural representatives from across India. The event was graced by eminent dignitaries including Chief Guest Miss Sabrella Marak, MCS, Additional Resident Commissioner, Meghalaya House, Special Guest Sarita Duhan, Executive Director, FDDI Rohtak, Prashant Kumar, Director of Publicity, FDDI, Shashank, Designer, NIFT Foundation for Design Innovation, representatives from Meghalaya Tourism, and Harshit Dhingaun, Chairman of Delhi Fashion Club and Founder & Show Director of Delhi Fashion Week. The event also welcomed Mrs. Kiren Sethi, Sub-Inspector, Delhi Police, widely known as “Lady Singham”, for her remarkable work in women’s safety and self-defence training.
Grand Inauguration Ceremony
The event commenced with a distinguished inauguration ceremony graced by:
- Prashant Kumar, Director of Publicity, FDDI
- Representatives of Meghalaya Tourism, Government of Meghalaya
- Mrs. Kiren Sethi, Sub-Inspector, Delhi Police, popularly known as “Lady Singham” for her work in women’s safety, self-defence training, and rescue operations
- Harshit Dhingaun, Chairman, Delhi Fashion Club, and Founder, Delhi Fashion Week
- Iaishah Rymbai, Founder of Eri Weave, featured on Sony TV’s Shark Tank
- Lakme Marak, Garo Hills designer and cultural ambassador
The ceremony included DFC’s introduction, lamp lighting, and felicitations honouring contributors to India’s fashion and textile ecosystem.
Delhi Fashion Summit – Season 1
Delhi Fashion Week launched the inaugural Delhi Fashion Summit – Season 1, a unique platform focused on:
- Sustainable fashion
- Handlooms as a tool for self-employment
- Creative industries contributing to Viksit Bharat
Speakers included grassroots weavers and entrepreneurs from Meghalaya, notably Iaishah Rymbai, who shared insights on empowering women through weaving and skill development.
FDDI Naari Shakti Show
The FDDI Naari Shakti Collection celebrated sustainability, eco-conscious fashion, and women empowerment. The runway received special applause as mature women took center stage, symbolising inclusivity and strength in Indian fashion.
Indo western show by Brand Kamari by Kajal Verma
Guests enjoyed a garden hi-tea session followed by an exclusive showcase titled Kamari by designer Kajal Verma. Her elegant evening gowns and creative silhouettes provided a refreshing and intimate viewing experience on the garden ramp.
Viksit Bharat Sutra Show – Celebrating Khadi & Handloom
One of the main attractions of the evening was the Viksit Bharat Sutra Show, spotlighting India’s heritage in Khadi and handloom.
The segment opened with a powerful showcase by Celebrity Designer Rosy Ahluwalia, renowned for her dedication to Khadi and handloom craftsmanship.
Following this, FDDI presented a fusion-khadi collection that beautifully blended traditional fabrics with modern aesthetics, earning strong appreciation from the audience.
International Reinvent Northeast Showcase
With a vision to connect Northeast India to mainstream India, Delhi Fashion Week presented a special segment titled International Reinvent Northeast, highlighting the region’s rich textiles, handloom culture, and creative talent.
Bodoland Handlooms Show
Presented by Anita Daimary & Designs styled by , featuring traditional Bodoland weaves and motifs from northeast India Assam.
Reinvent Northeast – Meghalaya Segment
This segment began with a mesmerising live performance by SKUBO Band led by vocalist Peter, representing Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
The energy continued with:
- Garo Handloom Show by Lakme Marak
- Khasi & Jaintia Eri Silk Show by Iaishah Rymbai, showcasing her iconic brand Eri Weave, known for empowering women through weaving training and self-employment
The segment’s showstopper was Anu Marbaniang, International fitness Icon who added global prestige to the Northeast showcase.
Launch of the First International Delhi Fashion Awards (IDFA)
Delhi Fashion Week proudly launched the First Edition of the International Delhi Fashion Awards, honouring excellence across the fashion and creative industries.
Awards celebrated:
- Designers
- Models
- Makeup artists
- Influencers
- Women achievers in creative fields
The IDFA aims to uplift, reward, and highlight professionals contributing significantly to India’s cultural and fashion landscape.
Pre-Finale by Celebrity Designer Ashfaque Ahmad
Celebrity designer Ashfaque Ahmad presented a luxurious pre-finale collection featuring exquisite gowns that combined elegance, craftsmanship, and drama. His segment left the audience captivated.
Grand Finale by NFDI – Bhasha Bharat (Bhagalpur Silk Sarees)
The spectacular Grand Finale was presented by NFDI - NIFT Foundation for Design Innovation, featuring their celebrated label Bhasha Bharat.
The collection showcased the beauty of Bhagalpur Silk Sarees, honouring India’s ancient weaving heritage with contemporary appeal.
Grand Finale Showstopper
The stunning Mrs. Universe Oceania – Archana Niranjan returned to the runway as the official showstopper, mesmerising guests with her poise and elegance in a Bhagalpur silk ensemble.
The finale received a standing ovation for its seamless blend of culture, textile sophistication, and modern fashion design.
Closing Note
The event concluded with an inspirational message delivered by Harshit Dhingaun, Chairman of Delhi Fashion Club and Founder of Delhi Fashion Week.
He highlighted the collective effort behind promoting Indian handlooms, empowering artisans, supporting sustainable fashion, and strengthening India’s creative economy under the vision of Viksit Bharat.
About Delhi Fashion Week & Next Season
Delhi Fashion Week is a national platform dedicated to promoting Indian handlooms, sustainable fashion, emerging talent, and regional diversity.
Aligned with India’s missions-including Vocal for Local, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Skill India, and Viksit Bharat-DFW strives to uplift artisans, designers, and creative entrepreneurs across the country. Next Season will focus on Limited 3-5 Exclusive designers only in March/April 2025.
