Italian excellence takes center stage in India. In a celebration of Italian craftsmanship and international style, Avant Toi, the brand founded by Fiorella and Mirko Ghignone, will present its Spring/Summer 2027 women’s collection “Traces of Memory” in a 30-look runway show on October 17 at the Taj Mahal Hotel. The event is part of “Eccellenza – The Artisans of Italian Style”, a day dedicated to Made in Italy, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in collaboration with Confartigianato and the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), to present the very best of Italian creativity, quality and design to the Indian public and industry professionals. Three Made in Italy brands have been selected for the initiative, an integral part of Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI, and will take center stage in three individual runway shows as well as B2B meetings with buyers and operators from the Indian market.
The Avant Toi SS27 Collection: "Traces of Memory" at Lakmé Fashion Week
Inspired by a journey along the ancient salt routes between the sea and the Alps, the new Avant Toi, women’s collection weaves together memory, nature and textile experimentation. Cashmere gauzes, silks and raffia embroidery meet brushstrokes and Provençal-inspired floral prints, in a palette ranging from vanilla and cork to flamingo and periwinkle. The collection explores the contrast between lightness and texture, fluidity and construction, imperfection and preciousness. On the runway, knitwear, a defining element of the Avant Toi language, dialogues with silk, fluid dresses and trousers, tailoring and layering, creating a complete wardrobe in which surface treatment becomes a distinctive signature. Among the recurring elements in the collection is the Avant Toi Quadrello, a seasonless square foulard scarf and iconic piece of the brand, reinterpreted through different drapes and styling techniques, transcending individual collections and seasons. The runway show marks a new chapter in Avant Toi’s international journey and a first step into the Indian market, offering the opportunity to introduce the brand’s identity to a new audience: an expression of Italian creativity that celebrates the beauty of cashmere and fine knitwear, transforming each garment into a work of art.
About Avant Toi: Italian heritage and mastery of cashmere craftsmanship
Rooted in family heritage and artistic innovation, Avant Toi was founded by Fiorella and Mirko Ghignone in 1994 under the umbrella of Liapull. The brand carries forward the visionary spirit of Lia Gambetta, who established Liapull Cashmere in 1955. Over the decades, the Genoa-based company transitioned from traditional yarns to luxurious cashmere and silk treatments. Today, all creative and production processes remain headquartered in Genoa, powering a complete lifestyle brand that encompasses menswear, womenswear, accessories, and home decor.
Avant Toi Fashion Show
Lakmé Fashion Week
October 17, 2026
Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
