The FDCI x Hyundai India Couture Week 2025 kicks off with a striking ceremony to celebrate design, innovation, and star couturiers.
The wait is over! The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and Hyundai Motor India Ltd. proudly unveiled the Hyundai India Couture Week (ICW) 2025 in partnership with Reliance Brands at an exclusive press conference held at the Taj Palace, New Delhi. This is the 18th edition of the much-anticipated fashion event of the year. And this marks the third consecutive year of Hyundai’s partnership as the title sponsor, cementing the brand’s reputation for continued commitment to design, innovation and the spirit of Indian couture. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Creta, celebrated with the new Creta EV set to be showcased at Hyundai India Couture Week 2025.
Gracious presence of fashion and corporate luminaries were present at the curtain-raiser, including Sunil Sethi, Chairman of FDCI; Mr. Tarun Garg, COO & Whole-Time Director, Hyundai Motor India Ltd.; Mr. J.T. Park, Executive Director (Sales, Marketing & Service), HMI; and Mr. Virat Khullar, Group Head Marketing, HMIL. Opening with an elegant lunch reception, the event continued with a formal welcome by the host.
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Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI, delivered the keynote address, celebrating the long-standing synergy between the worlds of automotive excellence and haute couture. “Hyundai India Couture Week continues to be the most awaited platform showcasing the mastery and evolution of Indian couture. We are proud to partner with Hyundai for the third consecutive year in presenting this celebration of design and innovation. I would also like to express my gratitude to the participating designers whose creativity, craftsmanship, and commitment elevate this platform year after year. I also extend my sincere thanks to Reliance Brands for their continued support in helping us bring this vision to life.”
Mr. Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited, then shared Hyundai’s perspective on the partnership and the brand’s vision for fashion and innovation. “We are delighted to continue our association with FDCI for the third year running. India Couture Week is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship and culture, values that deeply resonate with us at HMIL. This year, we are excited to showcase the Hyundai CRETA Electric at ICW 2025, bringing together the worlds of cutting-edge mobility and high fashion. Our continued partnership reflects our commitment to engaging with customers through meaningful and innovative platforms that go beyond automobiles.”
One of the key moments of the press conference was a live presentation with models showcasing one key ensemble from each couturier, coinciding with the announcement of the couturier. This year’s stellar couturier lineup includes Rohit Bal, JJ Valaya, Manish Malhotra, Ritu Kumar, Tarun Tahiliani, Amit Aggarwal, Falguni Shane Peacock, Rahul Mishra, Shantnu & Nikhil, Suneet Verma, Rimzim Dadu, Jayanti Reddy, Rose Room by Isha Jajodia, and Aisha Rao.
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As the event progressed, select designers also engaged in a brief on-stage interaction, sharing their thoughts on couture, craftsmanship and their collections. This year’s showcase is further supported by leading luxury and lifestyle brands, Grey Goose Altius and Kohler, whose association enhances the immersive and elevated experience of Hyundai India Couture Week 2025.
