DFC Delhi Fashion Week 2025 Launched after decade vision, celebrating handloom, Reinvent Northeast show & IDFA Awards

The opening ceremony was attended by respected dignitaries, including Chief Guest Miss Sabrella Marak (MCS), Additional Resident Commissioner, Meghalaya House, Sarita Duhan (Executive Director, FDDI Rohtak), Prashant Kumar (Director of Publicity, FDDI), Shashank (Designer, NFDI), and senior representatives from Meghalaya Tourism. Also present was Delhi Police’s celebrated officer Mrs Kiren Sethi, popularly known as Lady Singham, who is recognised for her work in women’s safety and empowerment.

The event began with lamp lighting and special felicitation of contributors shaping India’s textile ecosystem. Meghalaya’s cultural brilliance was reflected through the work of Iaishah Rymbai, Founder of Eri Weave and former Shark Tank India entrepreneur; designer Batkystlin Mawtoh; and Garo weaver Lakme Marak, supported by her design collaborator Ernieford. Their collections in Eri Silk and Mulberry Silk celebrated the soulful identity of Meghalaya’s weaving traditions.

During DFW, Event witnessed Delhi Fashion Summit – Season 1, which welcomed artisans, entrepreneurs, and leaders for vital discussions on sustainability, handloom startups, women’s empowerment, and tribal weaving communities. Meghalaya’s grassroots weavers shared moving testimonies about the role of weaving in transforming rural livelihoods.

The FDDI Naari Shakti Show honoured powerful women across age groups, with mature women confidently taking the runway to promote inclusivity. Kamari by Kajal Verma added glamour with her elegant gown collection.

A major attraction was the Viksit Bharat Sutra – Khadi Showcase, led by Celebrity Designer Rosy Ahluwalia, followed by a modern fusion-Khadi line by FDDI’s designer team.

The highly anticipated International Reinvent Northeast Showcase highlighted the cultural depth of Northeast India. The segment featured the Bodoland Handloom presentation by Anita Daimari and Laijou Brahma, whose authentic Bodo motifs, intricate patterns, and traditional silhouettes celebrated Bodoland’s textile lineage with pride.

This was followed by the Meghalaya Grand Showcase, presented during the International Reinvent Northeast segment and sponsored by Meghalaya Tourism, Government of Meghalaya. The showcase opened with a soulful live performance by the SKUBO Band, led by Peter from Garo Hills. The runway then featured Garo handloom ensembles by Lakme Marak and her team Ernieford, followed by the Khasi & Jaintia Eri Silk line by Iaishah Rymbai (Eri Weave). The segment concluded powerfully with International Fitness Icon Annu Marbaniang as the showstopper, leaving the audience captivated.

The Pre-Finale showcased a dramatic couture line by Celebrity Designer Ashfaque Ahmad, featuring intricate handwork and regal silhouettes. The Grand Finale, presented by the NIFT Foundation for Design Innovation (Bhasha Bharat), showcased exquisite Bhagalpur Silk Sarees. Mrs. Universe Oceania 2025, Archana Niranjan, graced the runway as the finale showstopper.

In his closing address, Harshit Dhingaun reaffirmed Delhi Fashion Week’s mission of strengthening Indian handloom, promoting artisan livelihoods, empowering women creators, and supporting India’s fashion economy aligned with Vocal for Local, Skill India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India, and the national vision of Viksit Bharat.

Delhi Fashion Week – Season 2 is officially scheduled for March 2026, with registrations for designers, models, artisans, institutes, and brands opening on 18 December 2025.

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