PARIS, July 10: India left a significant mark at the prestigious Paris Haute Couture week, as some of the finest desi designers showcased their exquisite creations leaving the audience spellbound.
The Paris Haute Couture week was held from 7-10 July.
This year primarily focused on handcrafted garments, made-to-measure and featured a mix of themes including, a return to past eras, escapism, and inclusivity, with strict adherence to rules by the F d ration de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (the governing body for French fashion industry).
Designers Rahul Mishra, Gaurav Gupta, Vaishali S. showcased their stunning collections, leaving the crowd in awe. Not just designers, Indian film stars actress Esha Gupta also stole the spotlight in a shimmering silver gown and greeted photographers with a graceful ‘Namaste’, her gesture winning applause from the audience.
International superstar Cardi B graced the carpet wearing Rahul Mishra’s ruby-red couture gown studded with Tanishq diamonds, making the Indian jewellery brand shine on a global stage.
Designer Rahul Mishra debuted his Fall/Winter 2025 couture collection titled ‘Becoming Love’, his design inspired from Sufi mysticism and the works of artist Gustav Klimt.
In his collection Mishra explored the seven stages of love- from attraction and infatuation to death- through intricately handcrafted garments. “This collection is about how love transforms us, heals us, and sometimes, breaks us,” he shared in his post-show reflection.
The show featured exquisite embroidery, dramatic heart-shaped gowns, and rich symbolism, enhanced by ethereal headpieces designed by milliner Stephen Jones. Wearing a signature piece from the collection, titled ‘Vatavaran’ model and actress Lisa Haydon turned heads on the runway.
Designer Gaurav Gupta’s collection ‘Across the Flame’, inspired by personal tragedy and triumph invoked strong emotions among the audience members. The show opened with his partner and muse Navkirat Sodhi, who walked the runway in white.
Gupta’s sculptural silhouettes echoed the movement of fire, pleated, contoured, and wrapped in dramatic folds. Crafted using traditional Indian techniques like zardozi and nakshi, the garments represented resilience, healing, and rebirth. “It’s a collection about survival, spirit, and rising from the ashes,” Gupta explained in his emotional backstage address.
Designer Vaishali S. showcased a couture line rooted entirely in handloom textiles, continuing her commitment to sustainability and Indian weaving traditions. Her minimalist, draped silhouettes and textural play reaffirmed India’s mastery in slow, thoughtful fashion.
As the only Indian couturier specializing in handwoven fabrics, Vaishali’s presence was a testament to the future of ethical, home-grown luxury. Her designs stood out for their organic fluidity, subtle structure, and deep cultural grounding.
India’s presence at Paris Haute Couture Week pulled the world’s attention towards Indian fashion and craftsmanship and reaffirmed the global relevance of Indian couture.
Top designers like Iris van Herpen, Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, and Rami Al Ali and global fashion houses including Schiaparelli, Chanel, and Balenciaga also made an iconic appearance at the event.
Paris Haute Couture stands as the most prestigious event in the fashion world setting the benchmark for creativity, luxury and innovation in fashion, it features exclusive handcrafted creations representing highest levels of artistry.
(UNI)
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