What Ruled Lakmé Fashion Week 2025: 5 Trends You’ll See Everywhere

As curtains close on Lakmé Fashion Week 2025, we're ready to let you in on the hottest new trends. While cameras swooned for Vir Pahadiya’s knight-in-shining-armour moment at the Abraham & Thakore, we were busy eyeing each look across the ramp (and backstage).

“Florals for spring, groundbreaking” – Floral prints and motifs

Yes, Meryl, the sarcasm is understandable - but florals for the season? Unexpected, yet we love it. The signature floral prints of Mahima Mahajan continue to persist, but this time they are embellished, shimmery, and Indianized in the most 2000s way possible. On the other hand, in 40s–50s Hollywood style, Gauri & Nainika x Mothercare showcased larger-than-life, floral oil-on-canvas painting-style gowns in raw silk. Appliqué work at Rina Dhaka, subtly embroidered patterns at SWGT, and gold-and-black opulent intricate details at the grand finale by Tarun Tahiliani stood out. Not to miss, Satya Paul’s entire range titled The Night Garden, inspired by nocturnal blooms. This season, florals are back, and we’re here for it.

Tarun Tahiliani Gauri and Nainika X Mothercare SWGT

Arm Candy (nope, not that kind), There Were Statement bags

From Payal Jain’s compact wicker suitcases perfect for sunny picnic dates to Papa Don’t Preach x Enamor’s silver globe-on-chain and a heavily bejewelled crescent-shaped shoulder bag being the statement piece your evening outfit needs. NIF Global’s Palak Tiwari brought the boxy mini with Kutch bead embroidery, showing how culture-meets-couture, while Siddharth Bansal’s pillowcase sleeve and the too-cute-to-be-true vase-with-flowers bag are spring must-haves in the making. Saying “Why should girls have all the fun?” Ajay Kumar had some of the most striking carriers on the ramp, from handheld tiger heads with gold-and-white detailing to stylised vintage suitcases and relaxed clutches with embroidery. The verdict? Let your bag bring the drama.

NIF global Papa don't preach X Enamor Siddharth Bansal

Let It Flow – Soft fluid fabrics

Veils, trails, and drapes, if dramatic entries (or exits) are your thing, you’ll love the fluid, fluttering fabrics across the runway at Lakmē Fashion Week 2025. Mahima Mahajan’s whisper-soft organza, Satya Paul’s delicately falling drapes, and Moscow Fashion Week’s Hatsibana featuring a sleek cape with slit-opening sleeves and a skirt made from glossy, liquid-like fabric — fluid yet powerful. From the sets of Dune 2, Pankaj & Nidhi’s ensembles cinched at the waist seamlessly transitioned into a flowing chiffon skirt. While straight from the streets of Paris, Payal Jain’s ivory mulmul silhouettes highlighted the effortless elegance of a true Parisian. And let’s not forget the night at The Kunj, when Akaaro’s electric pink hugged the body with utmost ease. Relaxed, free, and comfortable, that’s how we’d describe the energy this year.

Moscow Fashion week - Hatsibana Payal Jain Satya Paul

Cinch It, Corsets

It’s been around for the last 60 years, and if the runway tells us anything, it states that it will be around for the next 60. The fan favourite, Bridgerton-coded and Gen Z’s unmatched top choice, it is the humble corset. It came back a few seasons ago and has withstood the test of time (and trends). The corset finds its place as bustiers, belts, dresses, evening gowns as well as saree blouses, but with a modern spin.

Day two wrapped up with Shantanu & Nikhil proving they’ve got a PhD in corsetry, their A-list muses walked the runway in sculpted bodices. Rooted in Indian heritage yet modernised with a contemporary twist, ITRH x Lakmé Salon showcased sweetheart-neckline bustiers; Mahima Mahajan’s sculpted, jewel-toned blouses and obi belts put together the dreamiest of ensembles. Ending the week, Tarun Tahiliani’s modified fishtail floor-length corsets lit up the room as if glowing from within. It’s safe to say, oversized and baggy may come and go, but the cinched waist shall reign forever

Shantanu & Nikhil ITRH X Lakme Salon Mahima Mahajan

Bejeweled

In spite of the love for subtlety from the prêt masters, Lakmé Fashion Week ’25 as a whole can be called the living embodiment of glitz and glam. We kicked off with the soft elegance of Anavila and reached the other end of the scale with the blinding lights at the bejewelled grand finale by Tarun Tahiliani. Dipped in light-reflective mirrors, Noor by ITRH was heavy on gold and created a rich contrast with deep maroon and emerald. Shantanu & Nikhil’s cinematic allure of the 1930s included head-to-toe sequin bodycon; Papa Don’t Preach x Enamor’s luxury curation showcased beaded blazers, metallic cholis, and voluminous lehengas that shimmered like talismans. The glorification of ensembles didn’t end there; shimmery hair accessories, bags, and even eye makeup (courtesy of Lakmé Salon) added to the sparkle.

From embellished balconettes to billowing florals, the versatility of the ramp had something in store for everyone. So, which trend are you leaning towards?