Lakmē Fashion Week Delhi 2026: the textiles to watch
Ladakhi pashmina, natural fabrics and circular design: what to watch at Lakmē Fashion Week, 13–18 October 2026.
Lakmē Fashion Week, in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), is back in New Delhi from 13 to 18 October 2026, with the main schedule at Taj Palace. This is a live story: Forecut will update it when the week closes.
Ladakh: pashmina on the runway
On 18 October, the Department of Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh, presents "The Fifth Season: A Fashion Story from Ladakh". It features hand-woven Ladakhi pashmina and Himalayan woollen textiles from women-led enterprises Changra Ladakh and Charkha Ladakh, with designers Stanzin Palmo (Zilzom) and Padma Yangchan (Namza Couture), and indigenous crafts named Nambu, Challi and Thigma.
Natural fabrics and craft
- The Circular Design Challenge with UN in India opens the week on 13 October.
- Countrymade focuses on natural fabrics, function and sustainability.
- PRAMA by Pratima Pandey combines textile traditions with contemporary shapes.
- Amit Aggarwal closes the week, known for structure, surface and Indian craft.
Forecut read
Provenance fibres are India's strongest fabric story into AW27: pashmina, Himalayan wool, khadi and handloom sold on origin and maker. Brands should plan shawls, jackets and wedding layers that name the fibre and the region.
Sources: Elle India, Eastern Herald.
