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Indigo denim with handloom
RisingIndigo denim teamed with handloom pieces.
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Design Capsule: Indigo, blue and white
Indigo denim, blue-and-white prints and tailoring were the most-seen colour story on the Indian runway.
Forecut Editorial · 11 October 2026
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Indigo
19-3864 TCX
#2F3F7A
19-3864 TCX
#2F3F7A
Sapphire
19-4050 TCX
#1F4E9C
19-4050 TCX
#1F4E9C
Ivory
11-0104 TCX
#F3ECDC
11-0104 TCX
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Rust
18-1248 TCX
#B5522B
18-1248 TCX
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Pantone TCX (cotton) codes are the nearest match to the screen colour; confirm against a physical Pantone book and lab dips before production.
Why? Blue is easy to wear across age groups and works for both festive and everyday. Indigo also links to India's dyeing heritage, so it suits handloom and denim alike.
What? Blue ran through Lakmé Fashion Week 2026: indigo denim and crisp tailoring, blue-and-white evening gowns with fine surface work, and whole shows built on indigo.
Who's showing it?
- Payal Pratap: Indigo denim and structured tailoring
- AFEW by Rahul Mishra: Blue-and-white eveningwear with surface work
- Saim: Silk Chanderi paired with denim
Key pieces
Forecut flat sketches with reference photos, ready to brief into design.
Chanderi with denim
EmergingSilk Chanderi paired with denim, as shown by Saim.
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Embroidered denim jackets
EmergingDenim jackets with Indian embroidery.
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Ikat
RisingResist-dyed yarns woven into blurred patterns.
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Block print
PeakingHand block prints from Bagru and Sanganer.
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Kurtas with jeans and sneakers
PeakingThe everyday Gen Z mix of kurta, denim and sneakers.
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| Key garment | Value | Mid | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo kurta or shirt | ₹799–1,499 | ₹2,000–4,500 | ₹8,000+ |
| Denim co-ord or jacket | ₹1,499–2,999 | ₹3,500–7,000 | ₹12,000+ |
| Blue-white printed saree | ₹1,299–2,499 | ₹3,000–7,500 | ₹15,000+ |
Cost to make: Low. Indigo dyeing and prints are widely available. Use natural indigo for premium and synthetic indigo for value.
How to build the capsule
- Add indigo to every category: kurtas, denim, sarees and footwear.
- Pair indigo with ivory and champagne gold for festive.
- Try one denim-meets-handloom fusion piece.
Sources: Harper's Bazaar India and Free Press Journal, Lakmé Fashion Week 2026.