Through an enduring partnership with Lakmé Fashion Week, India’s premier fashion platform active for over 25 years in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), a selection of Indian designers is presenting a masterclass in conscious design at White Milano. Representing a scene that balances ancestral handloom techniques with modern silhouettes, these brands reflect India's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship.

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The Participating Indian Labels

The featured Indian brands demonstrate a deep reverence for natural textiles, zero-waste practices, and ethical production:

Urvashi Kaur: Conscious luxury combining modern minimalism with traditional techniques like Kantha, Leheriya, block printing, and eco-printing across handloom linen, cotton, Chanderi, and silk.
Kora: Reinterprets traditional textiles using natural fabrics and artisanal techniques such as hand-block printing, zardozi, mirror work, and hand embroidery to create refined, timeless womenswear that celebrates spirituality and simplicity.
Upavita: Bridges tradition and contemporary design by highlighting heritage textiles like Chanderi, silk, and cotton through elegant kurtas, sarees, and handcrafted details.
Khanijo: Contemporary menswear and unisex tailoring focused on relaxed minimalism using khadi, silk, linen, and wool.
Esse: Luxury essentials and tailored classics produced responsibly in India with an emphasis on local craftsmanship and longevity.
Half Full: Inclusive womenswear designed to flatter diverse silhouettes through elaborate embroidery and artistic prints.
Verb: Prêt-à-porter by Pallavi Singhee, combining bohemian romanticism with vibrant prints and traditional textile techniques.
Prama by Pratima Pandey: Fluid, feminine silhouettes crafted from Chanderi, silk, and cotton, dedicated to preserving local Indian craftsmanship.
Guapa: Vibrant resortwear and eco-conscious swimwear made with sustainable, regenerated fabrics, including Econyl.
Ka-Sha: Storytelling through zero-waste fashion and upcycling, featuring its signature Heart to Haat initiative that transforms textile waste into new garments.

September 24 - 27, 2026
White Milano
Via Tortona 27 / 54 / 31 - 20144

Photo: Courtesy of Lakmé Fashion Week & FDCI