TLW concludes with a high-shine finale | Gurgaon News

The final day of Times Lifestyle Week 2026 saw reinterpretations of design, fashion and craftsmanship. Dalcore – Design is Alive Presents HMD Times Lifestyle Week 2026, Powered By Indian Institute of Fashion & Design, IIFD and Volvo Car India, Co-Powered By Ahaglow showcased an array of unique silhouettes, creative styling and vibrant designs at Grand Hyatt, Gurgaon.Defining the trends of the season

Chhavi by Anju ModiDrawing inspiration from the vibrant hues of Indian festivities, the collection, Chhavi reflected the essence and legacy of Indian couture through Anju Modi’s signature design lens. The collection featured bridal couture pieces with distinctive dupatta draping styles. The designer shared, “Chhavi means a beauty of the woman which is the sundarta, which is a Sanskrit and Hindi word. It’s about how you do the shringaar and the heritage of our country with the weaves and embroideries and the different kinds of crafts so I believe that it deserves to be celebrated. The showstopper outfit is inspired by the pichwai painting in Rajasthan. On the lehenga, there is the Nandi cow, and the tree of life, which means continuation of life. This is the theme of the whole collection.”Zareen Khan, who channeled a stunning bride in the cream embroidered lehenga, told us after the show, “I’m feeling on top of the world. I do not have enough words to express how I’m feeling right now. I’m so thankful to Anju Modi for choosing me to represent her collection. I’ve been a huge fan of her work and she has also designed for one of my favourite directors, Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Right now I’m feeling straight out of his movie, I feel like royalty!”Sidharth Chowdhry, MD Dalcore Projects Pvt Ltd, shared, “It feels great to be here at Times Lifestyle Week. In our project, design is the main focus, and since it remains equally important in fashion, this collaboration is all about celebrating design and lifestyle.A tribute to Indian craftsmanship

M3M Foundation x Jaipuri BannoFollowing the first edition at TLW 2024, M3M Foundation brought Dream Weaves 2.0, Ada-e-Hind, showcasing the rich heritage of India through traditional sarees, lehengas along with fusion pantsuits paired with jewellery and gajras. Neetu Mahajan, designer from Jaipur Banno and mentor to the women from M3M Foundation, shared, “For this collection, we used all hand embroidery from Lucknow, Patiala, and hand painted ajrakh prints. All the work is done by our artisans and it took around three months to finish.”Neetu Chandra, who turned showstopper, told us after the show, “This is handwoven Kanjivaram from the South and paired with temple jewellery, it’s the perfect combination. I’m in love with this. I’ve also done a lot of South Indian movies. I remember people wearing beautiful South Indian saris, and today I get to wear this, it feels great. I’m very proud of the fact that I could walk for a foundation at the Times Lifestyle Week.”Dr Aishwarya Mahajan, Managing Trustee, M3M Foundation, “Times Lifestyle Week is always a pleasure because it’s open to innovative ideas. We wanted to promote our rural artisans and Jaipuri Banno went to the states to work with their craft. This collection is called Ada-e-Hind and we are proud to promote Indian handicrafts.”Reimagining the magic of the ramp

Harsh KhullarHarsh Khullar presented his menswear collection Sukoon, moods of the Mughals, reimagining the regal era with a futuristic sci-fi approach. “All of us need to love ourselves and the Mughal in us. I played with cottons and velvet blending the fabrics for this collection. That was the aim of the collection. When I was sketching the showstopper piece, I thought of Sahil so it’s made for him.”Sahil Salathia, who turned showstopper in Harsh’s Mughal hand-embroidered armour, shared, “I find this look very unique. I like the fact that it’s got its own thing happening. It’s like armour, but it’s got a lot of intricacies, hand embroidery. It’s Mughals, but I think it still has that little modern touch for a man like me who likes to put in the Indian element.”

Mehakk JainBringing magic and whimsy to the red carpet, designer Mehakk Jain’s collection was a playful ode to whimsical couture. Channeling a fairy in cut dana and pearl embroidery, showstopper Mahek Dhingra told us after the show, “The look is very dreamy, whimsical and in my favourite colour pink! It feels like a dream to be in this showstopper piece.”Sharing her inspiration for her first fashion show’s collection, Mehakk Jain said, “For this collection, I looked at Rococo art from 18th century Europe. I reinterpreted those with Indian craftsmanship to embroider these pieces using satin fabric and metallic threads. I’m very grateful that I got to showcase my collection at an early stage in my career.”Street style redefined

Go DevilBringing street style with an attitude, Angel Arya’s summer collection for Go Devil was all about bold colours, edgy designs and a fearless attitude. Angel Arya shared, “Our collection is vibrant and edgy, catering to both minimal and maximal aesthetics. Keeping the summer season in mind, it features bold colours and striking prints. We work on unisex street style.”Vinish Arya, founder, Go Devil said, “The use of vibrant colours defines our summer collection. We have worked with fabrics like cotton, mixed blends and polyester to suit the season. The palette features neon shades along with reds, blues and greens. The show went banging. This was our second consecutive time here and the experience has been lovely.”Showstopper Dinesh Mohan looked dapper in a bright oversized tee paired with cargos. He told us after the show, “I feel awesome in this look, the colours and the prints are amazing. I’ve been associated with the brand for the last 5 to 7 years. I loved walking for them. Fearlessness is what defines me. We really enjoyed ourselves on stage too. It’s a short-lived life. Let’s enjoy it!”Luxurious bridal couture

House of SikkaFeaturing fluid silhouettes, graceful drapes, and hand-embroidered ensembles, House of Sikka brought the bling that celebrates the beauty of understated luxury in subtle gold and silver through sleek silhouettes and colourful regal designs. Nidhi Shah, who turned showstopper in a sequined red ensemble shared, “This outfit is probably heavier than my weight but so gorgeous and beautiful. I feel like a princess! For me fashion is something that’s different but still comfortable.”Designer Drishti Sikka noted, “The traditional looks are authentic Indian fabrics and embroidery, while the Western ones are on net, organza and sequins for embroidery. I think we can’t really mix the two because they’re very different so I’ve kept them different. In the showstopper piece, there are a range of reds in the sequins despite it being a monotonal piece. The embroidery is understated while being glamorous.”Celebrating the future of fashion

IIFD – Indian Institute of Fashion and DesignIIFD graduates displayed talent beyond their age with a tribute to Mithila and Madhubani art forms in a traditional collection with contemporary silhouettes. Showstopper Ayush Sharma, who looked sharp in a bandhgala, told us after the show, “I’m somebody who doesn’t enjoy a lot of Indian wear. But I really have to complement the students to present this. Because I’m feeling very comfortable wearing this beautiful outfit. It’s so nice that IIFD is giving a chance to all the aspiring new people who are coming to the fashion world, teaching them, guiding them, and giving them opportunities to show their talent. For me, I didn’t really feel like I walked the ramp. I almost felt like we had a great time, and we just walked, and we danced a little bit with the great music.”Sharing a fashion tip, he said, “For me, I believe in keeping it simple and comfortable. Do what you want to do because fashion is all about what makes you feel more confident. Personally, it’s always been something like black track pants and nice denim, as simple as that.”Vimi Vansil, director, IIFD noted, “With the fusion of Mithila and Madhubani art, we have created stylised costumes that present them in distinct and contemporary ways. India has a rich heritage, and through these different interpretations, we want to promote and celebrate this traditional art form. I’m very grateful to Times Lifestyle Week for giving this platform to my students. They are presenting new collections, gaining valuable opportunities and building a stronger vision for the future. This platform is giving them the exposure and opportunities to grow further.”Ethereal elegance personified

Indiabulls presents Archana Kocchar powered by SRJ by Nitin Garg & Vikas GargRedefining elegance through sequined and embroidered gowns in a range of pastel shades along with deep blue and green. Nimrat Kaur showstopper for Archana Kochhar’s collection dazzled in a white embellished gown. “I feel like a dream! I feel like your beauty is as good as what you’re wearing. On a day like today when you have a special walk, the outfit really brings it out in you. This look is called Evelyn and I feel like I’m walking out of a fairytale. The way her clothes bring out the femininity in the Indian woman and the spirit she embodies with her designs is amazing.”Designer Archana Kochhar shared her vision behind the collection, “Today we showcased the collection where all the silhouettes were beautiful gowns. India has become such a global place where we are all one with the world now. And in all our wedding functions, one of our functions has a gown, for Sangeet or for a reception. The embroideries that we’ve done are hand-done with beautiful pearls and cut danas. We’ve tried to make the embroidery of the showstopper look three dimensional. It’s almost come to life here.”Ankur Arora, President, Sales and Strategy, Indiabulls said, “The collaboration blends perfectly with our vision and aspiration of the brand because India is moving towards lifestyle and luxury, and that’s what we do. We are making sure that we are delivering the perfect projects which are suited both for fashion and lifestyle and luxury.”