New Delhi, 9th October, 2025: Assem Kapoor turned his creative vision toward faraway Peru and rekindled the forgotten lines of form and geometry for his collection, “Akaar” at Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI. Inspired by the Nazca Lines of Peru and the arid silence of the Peruvian desert, Aseem decoded the sacred geometry with motifs like spirals, hands, hummingbirds and cosmic paths, which were the base of his textile language.
The show opened with the very talented actor, Anasuya Sengupta who looked stunning in a one-shoulder, intricately, embellished, layered ensemble that set the mood for the showcase.
The Nazca Lines were translated into impressive embroidery and strategically placed prints, as well as garment silhouettes. The colour palette vibed perfectly with the earthy Peruvian hues, as rusted terracotta, desert beige, sun faded ochre and muted azure, spoke a fashion dialogue that was ancient, yet contemporary, but fluid and architectural. The “Akaar” collection was an amazing study of sharp tailored forms and free flowing fabrics. The drapes were sculpted to perfection, while the line mapped prints and top stitched glyphs added an unconventional narrative.
Aseem put considerable creative emphasis on surface techniques that included laser cuts, thread etching, as well as painted motifs and resist dyed patterns that almost felt at times like coded earthy messages.
The noticeable aspect of the silhouettes was the creative shift from gender neutral robes to structured coats, some feminine flowing dresses and flouncy pleated skirts.
“I have reimagined the forgotten lines of Peru as wearable forms and drawn power from the geometry and spiritual mapping,” said Aseem Kapoor regarding his collection.The “Akaar” collection by Aseem Kapoor was a spiritual fashion Odyssey that looked at forms beyond fashion and the soul of style that was beyond surface.
INCA BY AMIT HANSRAJ PRESENTS HIS NEW AW25 COLLECTION AT FDCI x LAKMĒ FASHION WEEK
Inca, by Amit Hansraj, presented its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection, a poetic ode to his brand philosophy of everyday incarnations of heritage, today at FDCI x Lakmē Fashion Week, a poetic celebration of culture reimagined for modern life.
For Hansraj, Inca has always been about curating culture for the everyday, giving heritage a new skin without losing its soul. The collection unfolded as a quiet, tactile dialogue between memory and modernity, walking the fine line between craft and comfort.
22 looks came together in a series of fluid, wearable silhouettes, draped dresses, soft-structured jackets, layered handlooms, and separates that lend themselves to reinterpretation. Leheriya stripes drifted lightly across sheer organza, brocades softened into easy blouses and skirts, and handwoven tissue came alive with animal-print patterns achieved through block printing. Handwoven raffia found contemporary rhythm in relaxed tailoring, and gently meandered across coats and overlays, each piece revealing the patience of the hand that made it.
True to the brand’s essence, Inca extended beyond clothing into jewellery and accessories, found objects, fragments of craft, and reworked heirlooms that inform Amit’s creative world. They were styled instinctively: a necklace pieced together from an old saree border, metallic trinkets echoing the spirit of the crafts museum that once inspired him, and handcrafted belts and scarves that blur the line between memory and modern use.
The show was a testament to Inca’s belief that heritage need not be ceremonial, it can be worn, lived, and loved every day. Bringing this spirit to life on the runway were India’s original supermodels Noyonika Chatterji, Sheetal Mallar, Bhawna Sharma, Joey Matthews, Rachel Byros and Carol Gracias embodying timelessness in motion.
“Inca has always been about making heritage feel near,” says Amit Hansraj. “It’s how we choose to live, how we carry our inheritances lightly, and how we let craft breathe into the present. For me, these are everyday incarnations of heritage, the small, deliberate ways in which art finds a place in life.”
About House of Lakmē :
The House of Lakmē, is India’s no.1 colour cosmetics and leading premium skincare brand from Hindustan Unilever Ltd. The brand has been the pioneer of the make-up and colour cosmetics in India since 1952 with 1000+ SKUs that push the trendsetting envelope of beauty and fashion. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian consumer’s needs, the House of Lakmē offers a comprehensive beauty experience through its extensive product portfolio, for fashionistas to embrace beauty unapologetically. For further information, log on to: www.Lakmē india.com
About Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI):
A non-profit organisation, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), is the apex body of fashion design in India, represented by over 400 members. Founded on the premise of promoting, nurturing, and representing the best of fashion and design talent in the country; its prime objective is to propagate the business of fashion. FDCI stays true to its commitment to promote the ‘Make in India’ label as handlooms take centre stage, in a country, whose heritage is soaked in the flavours of indigenous crafts. For more information, please visit: www.fdci.org
About Reliance Brands:
Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) is a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd and began operations in 2007 with a mandate to launch and build global brands in luxury to premium segments across fashion and lifestyle. Its current portfolio of brand partnerships comprises Armani Exchange, Armani Caffe, Balenciaga, Bally, Bottega Veneta, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Canali, Coach, Diesel, Dune, EA7, Elan Cafe, Emporio Armani, Gas, Giorgio Armani, Hamleys, Hugo Boss, Hunkemoller, Iconix, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, La Martina, Lenscrafters, Manish Malhotra, Michael Kors, Mothercare, Muji, Paul & Shark, Paul Smith, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pret A Manger, Raghavendra Rathore, Salvatore Ferragamo, Satya Paul, Steve Madden, Superdry, Scotch & Soda, Tiffany & Co., Tod’s, Tory Burch, Tumi, Valentino, Versace, Villeroy & Boch, West Elm, Zegna. RBL today operates 1,621 doors split into 934 stores and 687 shop-in-shops in India. In the past five years, RBL has also invested in building and operating homegrown designer brands besides acquiring the iconic British toy retailer Hamleys. Globally, Hamleys has 191 stores across 14 countries.
For more information, please visit: https://relianceretail.com/partner-brands.html
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