Overview

The opening night of Lakmé Fashion Week, scheduled for October 2026 in New Delhi, will be presented in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and beauty platform Tira. The event will showcase the Spring Summer 2027 collection of the celebrated fashion house péro, marking the first time the brand headlines the Lakmé × Tira opening showcase.

Partnership Details

Lakmé, India’s No.1 colour cosmetics brand under Hindustan Unilever Ltd, teams up with Tira – Reliance Retail’s fastest‑growing omni‑channel beauty platform – to blend fashion and beauty narratives. Tira, which boasts over 20 million app downloads and delivers to more than 98 % of India’s pincodes, will serve as the exclusive beauty partner for the showcase, translating runway colours, textures and moods into new beauty experiences.

Collection Highlights

péro’s SS 2027 line is built around the metaphor of a box that is meant to be opened, symbolising freedom to dream and explore. The collection features relaxed silhouettes for movement, gender‑fluid designs, and a palette where colour belongs to everyone. Mixing, layering and experimentation are central, with craft‑led details that invite playfulness.

Product Launch

Alongside the runway, Lakmé debuts its 9to5 HYA Glam Range, designed for a “5 PM Glam Reset” that moves seamlessly from work to evening. The range includes the Lakmé 9to5 HYA Glam Lip & Cheek Blush – a multi‑use, hydrating product delivering a naturally flushed look with a matte finish – which will be launched exclusively on Tira’s platform.

Executive Comments

  • Aneeth Arora, Founder & Designer, péro, said the brand is delighted to open the FDCI × Lakmé Fashion Week and that its curiosity‑driven, craft‑centric approach aligns with the platform’s spirit.
  • Sunanda Khaitan, CMO, Beauty & Wellbeing, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, highlighted the convergence of three strengths – péro’s craft‑led design, Lakmé’s beauty expertise, and Tira’s discovery platform – noting a shift toward fluid, personal beauty experiences.
  • Bhakti Modi, CEO & Co‑founder, Tira, emphasized that fashion and beauty are powerful forms of self‑expression and that the partnership aims to inspire consumers to experiment across moods and roles.
  • Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI, remarked that the council selects a designer each season that pushes craft and creativity, describing péro as consistently delivering talked‑about showcases.
  • Jaspreet Chandok, Group Vice President, Reliance Brands Limited, praised the collaboration for bringing together distinct ecosystem players and underscored péro’s distinctive design language.

About the Brands

  • Lakmé: Established in 1952, Lakmé offers over 1,000 SKUs across colour cosmetics and premium skincare, positioning itself as India’s leading colour cosmetics brand.
  • Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI): A non‑profit apex body representing over 400 fashion designers, dedicated to promoting Indian fashion and the ‘Make in India’ ethos.
  • Reliance Brands Limited (RBL): A subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, operating 1,621 doors (934 stores and 687 shop‑in‑shops) across India, with a portfolio that includes global luxury and lifestyle brands.
  • péro: Launched in 2009, the New Delhi‑based label creates garments for all ages and genders, retailing in 35 countries through 350 stores, including its flagship “péro‑dise” in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony Market.
  • Tira: An omni‑channel beauty retail platform delivering to 98 % of Indian pincodes, offering a curated mix of global and homegrown brands, advanced beauty‑tech tools, and personalized in‑store advisory.

Media Contacts

  • Lakmé / FDCI / Reliance Brands: Ruchita Marda (ruchita.marda@unilever.com), Ritika Khandelwal (ritikakhandelwal01996@gmail.com), Ruhani Singh Mann (ruhanimann@brandtalkindia.com), Shimona Dargan (shimonadargan@brandtalkindia.com).

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