When Rahul Mishra made his Paris Haute Couture Week debut in 2018, the landscape was still largely defined by Eurocentric heritage houses. His arrival introduced a distinctly different voice to the couture calendar, one rooted in Indian craft traditions, folk philosophies, and a deeply embedded artisan ecosystem. Over the years, collections such as Superheroes and Becoming Love established his reputation for narrative-driven couture that moves beyond surface aesthetics into

Abhishek Sharma’s latest couture collection, Ratiaranya , was presented in New Delhi in December through a format that resisted spectacle. Shown at The Upper House by Tivoli, the presentation unfolded as a contained experience, allowing the work to be read closely rather than consumed quickly. The collection draws from emotional states rather than overt narrative. References to awakening, desire and instinct appear subtly, carried through texture, form and movement instead of

With wedding season on the horizon, House of Migo turns its gaze to jewellery that feels both celebratory and considered. The brand’s latest wedding edit stretches across the full spectrum from quiet pieces for the mehendi to statement ones for the reception, crafted for brides, bridesmaids, and guests who prefer design with meaning. Rooted in the brand’s signature philosophy, “Boldly British. Indian by Design,” the collection carries the balance of two worlds. Anisha Mitta