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Manish Malhotra Luxury Prêt 2026 Marks a Glamorous Return to Lakmē Fashion Week
Manish Malhotra Luxury Prêt 2026 took over the runway at Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), held at Taj Palace in New Delhi. The showcase, presented by Maruti Suzuki NEXA, was the designer’s first appearance on the platform in nearly three and a half years. It also introduced Manish Malhotra Menswear Luxe Prêt, a new chapter for the house.
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A New Take on Occasion wear
The collection offered a lighter, more modern view of celebration dressing. Indian craftsmanship was still central, but the silhouettes felt more fluid and relaxed than traditional occasionwear.
The runway featured:
- Elongated silhouettes and cropped jackets
- Fluid skirts and relaxed tailoring
- Sweeping layers and distinctive drapes
Together, these looks explored how structure and movement can work in the same garment.
Photo : FS Media Pro / FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week / RISE Worldwide
Photo : FS Media Pro / FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week / RISE Worldwide
Gold, Silver and Statement Shine
Metallics defined the palette. Luminous gold, burnished silver and reflective surfaces gave the collection its shine, while detailed embellishment and careful construction added depth. The result was glamour that looked confident and personal rather than purely ornate.
Menswear Luxe Prêt Makes Its Debut
The biggest highlight was the launch of Manish Malhotra Menswear Luxe Prêt. The line brings the label’s design language to a contemporary men’s wardrobe, with refined shirts, relaxed tailoring, modern separates and layered silhouettes. It blends Indian influences with a cosmopolitan sensibility and positions luxury menswear as versatile rather than formal.
Fine Jewellery and Accessories Complete the Look
Manish Malhotra Fine Jewellery and Accessories extended the story beyond clothing. Statement jewels and sculptural accents could be worn alone or layered, so each look could shift between understated elegance and bolder glamour.
What the Designer and Industry Leaders Said
Manish Malhotra described the collection as a new, effortless and deeply personal expression of glamour. He said he wanted it to carry the richness of Indian craft while reflecting how people dress and celebrate today.
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FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi welcomed the designer back, noting that Malhotra’s career has been closely tied to the evolution of Indian fashion. He said the partnership with NEXA shows how fashion can connect with other creative fields.
Jaspreet Chandok, Group Vice President at Reliance Brands Limited, said the showcase speaks to a new generation of luxury, where craftsmanship and occasion dressing are being reimagined.
Where Fashion Meets Automotive Design
The collaboration with Maruti Suzuki NEXA tied the collection to the brand’s “Dare to Go Glam” philosophy. NEXA said the design language and personality of the New Age Baleno inspired the designer’s interpretation. The pairing reflects a shared focus on craftsmanship, innovation and individuality.
The Takeaway
With Manish Malhotra Luxury Prêt 2026, the designer returns with a clear point of view: modern glamour is as much about attitude as it is about grandeur. Between the new menswear line, the metallic palette and the layered jewellery, the collection signals where Indian luxury occasionwear is heading.
