Announcement
Arvind Limited, one of India’s leading textile manufacturers, announced a collaboration with acclaimed designer Ashish N Soni, Design Director of Ashish N Soni, Ikos Designs Pvt. Ltd. The partnership will be showcased at Lakmē Fashion Week, organized in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), on 16 October 2026 at the Taj Palace, New Delhi.
Collection Details
The collection is a contemporary menswear line crafted using Arvind’s diverse fabric portfolio, which includes cotton, wool, linen, Tencel, bamboo and other materials. The showcase aims to demonstrate the versatility, innovation and craftsmanship inherent in Arvind’s textiles, translating fabric character into stylish, wearable designs.
Executive Comments
Kulin Lalbhai, Vice Chairman of Arvind Limited, said the company is elated to partner with Lakmē Fashion Week and FDCI, highlighting Ashish’s ability to translate fabric potential into design and emphasizing the journey from loom to runway. Ashish N Soni expressed enthusiasm for working with Arvind, noting the brand’s high‑end fabrics, quality, sophistication and finish as sources of inspiration.
Retail Extension
Select looks from the runway will be made available at The Arvind Stores across India shortly after the Lakmē Fashion Week presentation, creating a direct link between fashion creation and consumer access.
Strategic Significance
The collaboration underscores the evolving role of textile innovation in contemporary fashion and reinforces the “Make in India” narrative by showcasing indigenous fabrics and craftsmanship on a prominent fashion platform.
Media Contacts
Lakmē: Ruchita Marda – ruchita.marda@unilever.com
FDCI: media@fdci.org
Brand Talk PR: Ruhani Singh Mann – ruhanimann@brandtalkindia.com
About House of Lakmē
House of Lakmē, owned by Hindustan Unilever Ltd, is India’s No.1 colour cosmetics and a leading premium skincare brand, operating since 1952 with over 1,000 SKUs.
About Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)
FDCI is a non‑profit apex body representing over 400 fashion designers, dedicated to promoting the business of fashion and the “Make in India” label, especially handloom heritage.
About Reliance Brands (Contextual Mention)
Reliance Brands Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, manages a portfolio of global fashion and lifestyle brands across more than 1,855 doors in India and has made strategic acquisitions such as Hamleys. (Mentioned for contextual background only.)
Disclaimer
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