Brand Watch: what Indian labels are launching

Six stories across sarees, lehengas, suits, kaftans, co-ords and ghagra cholis: embroidery on crushed tissue, gota jacquard on Russian silk in teal, wine, maroon and navy, bandhani on Bemberg crepe, and tile-inspired prints. From Rs 3,000.

TissueRising

Gota pattiPeaking

BandhaniRising

Festive kaftan kurtasRising

Source: Images BoF, 6 Oct 2026

Sanganer hand block prints, Chanderi blends and cotton dobby in kurta sets, kalidars and dresses, with contrast piping, fabric buttons, potli accents and zari, mirror and bead work. Powder pink, ivory, sage and pista green. Indian wear Rs 999–1,999.

Block printPeaking

Contrast pipingRising

Potli and fabric-covered buttonsRising

ChanderiPeaking

Source: Images BoF, Sep 2026

Gota patti, bandhej and leheriya in contemporary cuts, made with more than 100 artisans.

Gota pattiPeaking

BandhaniRising

Source: ELLE India, 24 Jun 2026

Sarees in contemporary colours with ready-to-wear drapes and stitched blouses, plus styling boxes with jewellery.

Pre-draped saree gownsRising

Source: ELLE India, 24 Jun 2026

Pastel hues in airy fabrics with delicate embroidery, hand finishing and pearl embellishment.

Pastel handloom sareesRising

Source: ELLE India, 24 Jun 2026

Gujarati mirror work and embroidery on corset bodices, sarees, wide-leg trousers, sharara-style separates and sheer overlays.

Mirror workRising

Corset saree blousesRising

Source: ELLE India, The October Edit, 5 Oct 2026

Corsets as the centrepiece, including a blue brocade corset with tie-knot shoulders.

Corset saree blousesRising

Source: ELLE India, The October Edit, 5 Oct 2026

A floral tiered lehenga set with an embroidered blouse and a flowing cape for daytime festivities.

Cape lehengasRising

Source: ELLE India, The October Edit, 5 Oct 2026

Motifs on Chanderi, silk and satin organza in brick red, blush, bottle green, sage and bone ivory: flared kurta sets, wrap skirts, shirt-and-jacket sets and fringe.

ChanderiPeaking

OrganzaPeaking

Source: ELLE India, The October Edit, 5 Oct 2026

Handwoven sarees and dupattas from Varanasi, Bhuj, Pochampally, Kashmir, Gadwal, Uppada and Venkatagiri, including Tanchoi, Jamdani and Ikat.

JamdaniRising

IkatRising

Source: ELLE India, The October Edit, 5 Oct 2026

Denim and Tencel reworked as evening fabrics, with sculptural cuts and Persian-inspired zari embroidery.

Embroidered denim jacketsEmerging

Indigo denim with handloomRising

Source: ELLE India, The October Edit, 5 Oct 2026

Jewel tones of purple, emerald, rani pink, vermilion, marigold and orange, softened with ivory and metallics.

Fit-and-flare AnarkalisPeaking

Source: ELLE India, The October Edit, 5 Oct 2026

Kurta sets, kurta-jacket sets, Nehru jackets, bandhgalas and sherwanis. Cream is the most-listed colour; brocade, jacquard and chikankari details; jodhpuri juttis and Kolhapuris styled with looks.

Brocade and Chanderi Nehru jacketsPeaking

Ivory and pastel sherwanisPeaking

ChikankariPeaking

Kolhapuri chappalsRising

Source: Manyavar festive collection page, Oct 2026

Festive juttis including velvet and dabka styles, Kolhapuri-inspired "Kolha" flats and wedges, mule heels and potli bags.

Embellished wedding juttisPeaking

Kolhapuri chappalsRising

Potli bagsPeaking

Source: Fizzy Goblet new arrivals, Oct 2026

Hand-lasted sneakers drawing on Indian street culture.

Handcrafted leather sneakersEmerging

Source: SNKRSCART, homegrown sneaker brands 2026, 2026

Opened Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI in Delhi: relaxed silhouettes with black-and-white stripes in mashru, jersey and hand knits, checks from West Bengal, block printing, crochet, lace, bows and a mini koodai basket bag in recycled plastic wire.

Block printPeaking

Source: ELLE India, In Conversation With Aneeth Arora, 14 Oct 2026

Day 2 in Delhi: overlapping angrakha-style tunics, open-front bandhgalas, churidars and pre-draped doshalas in ivory, lilac, salmon and jade, with aari, zardozi and mirror work, appliqué and pearls; motifs from the Tree of Life, Lipan art and paisley.

Angrakha wrap kurtasEmerging

Tone-on-tone bandhgalasRising

ZardoziPeaking

Mirror workRising

Source: Free Press Journal, Lakmé Fashion Week Day 2, 16 Oct 2026

Varanasi-inspired occasionwear: draped saris, dhoti skirts, jackets, tunics and trousers in deep reds, purples, maroon and black, with embroidery and textured handwork; showstopper fishtail with plum and silver paillettes.

Draped dhoti skirtsEmerging

All-over heavy sequinsFading

Source: Outlook Luxe, Suneet Varma’s Kashi, Samant Chauhan’s Jaisalmer and More, 16 Oct 2026

Day 4 in Delhi: a collection built around illusion, drawing on mythology, childhood stories and everyday objects; layered, colourful, maximal and dimensional, worked in zardozi, intricate threadwork, sequins and glass beads.

ZardoziPeaking

Source: Outlook Luxe, Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 Day 4, 17 Oct 2026

Day 4 in Delhi: deep black with metallic finishes on glossy fabrics, gold-toned embroidery, sculpted floral motifs and gem-like surface details, in her elongated jumpsuits and sculpted eveningwear.

Source: Outlook Luxe, Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 Day 4, 17 Oct 2026

Day 4 in Delhi: developed with Arvind in cotton, wool, linen, Tencel and bamboo, exploring how textiles shape silhouette and structure; bridal and menswear looks, with select pieces to be sold at The Arvind Stores.

LinenRising

Source: Outlook Luxe, Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 Day 4, 17 Oct 2026

Shown with Jaisalmer Crafted Bar Collectibles: a black-and-gold floor-length gown with halter neckline, fitted waist and voluminous skirt, gold floral and foliage motifs and three-dimensional ruffles.

Source: Outlook Luxe, Suneet Varma’s Kashi, Samant Chauhan’s Jaisalmer and More, 16 Oct 2026

Festive saree collection rooted in Indian textile heritage, in organza, tussar and tissue with intricate motifs and distinctive borders, combined with contemporary design; sold at Taneira stores across India.

Organza sarees with scalloped bordersPeaking

Tissue sarees in champagne goldRising

Source: ThePrint (ANI), Taneira Celebrates the Beauty of Self-Admiration This Festive Season With Solah Shringaar, 16 Oct 2026