Event Overview
OPPO announced that it will present Indian designer Namrata Joshipura’s latest collection, titled OBSIDIAN, on 16 October at 9:30 PM. The showcase will be staged at The Runway, Taj Palace, New Delhi, as part of Lakmé Fashion Week, which is organized in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI).
Collection Details
OBSIDIAN is described as a study in dark brilliance and contemporary glamour, exploring the interplay of black and metallics, shadow and shine, sculptural silhouettes and fluid movement. The collection features high‑shine metallics, liquid surfaces, gilded embroidery, deep commanding blacks, and signature elongated jumpsuits. Metallic textures are intended to catch light with every movement, creating a sense of liquid luminosity. Craftsmanship includes three‑dimensional embellishment, intricate embroidery, metallic threads, sculptural florals and jewel‑like surfaces, while maintaining modern, distinctly contemporary silhouettes.
Comments from Stakeholders
Sunil Sethi, Chairman of FDCI, stated that fashion today extends beyond the runway and that collaborations bringing together technology, innovation and design are an important evolution, expressing pleasure at OPPO’s participation. Nishant Ranjan, Head of Digital Marketing at OPPO India, likened great technology to great fashion, emphasizing a shared design philosophy that evolves into powerful self‑expression. He described OBSIDIAN as bold, contemporary and uncompromising, calling it a fitting expression of OPPO’s debut at Lakmé Fashion Week. Designer Namrata Joshipura expressed delight in collaborating with OPPO, noting a shared belief that innovation should be experienced and felt, making technology a meaningful part of the moment.
Partner Backgrounds
House of Lakmé is identified as India’s no. 1 colour cosmetics and leading premium skincare brand, owned by Hindustan Unilever Ltd, with a heritage dating back to 1952 and a portfolio of over 1,000 SKUs. 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. Reliance Brands Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, operates 1,621 doors (934 stores and 687 shop‑in‑shops) across India and manages a portfolio of luxury and premium fashion and lifestyle brands, including recent investments in homegrown designer labels and the acquisition of Hamleys, which operates 191 stores in 14 countries.
OPPO India Profile
Founded in 2014, OPPO Mobiles India Pvt Ltd is a leading technology company with a portfolio that includes the Find, Reno, F, K and A series smartphones and various IoT devices. Headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, OPPO runs one of India’s largest mobile manufacturing facilities in Greater Noida, spanning over 110 acres with multiple production lines capable of dispatching hundreds of micro parts to produce approximately 200 smartphones in under ten minutes. The company also engages in social initiatives focused on skill development and e‑waste awareness among Indian youth.
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