The multi-designer showcase brought together three distinctive creative narratives, exploring emotional
journeys, cultural memory and the lived rhythms of contemporary urban life through design
Mumbai, March 21st 2026: At Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of
India (FDCI), designers Prasoon Sharma for TRIUNE, JAJAABOR by Neelanjan Ghosh and Kanika
Sachdev, and Deepit Chugh for Line Outline presented their latest collections in a special multi-designer
showcase.
Each designer brought a distinct design language to the runway, reflecting varied inspirations
ranging from personal introspection and cultural heritage to the evolving experience of urban living.
Through their individual collections, the designers highlighted diverse approaches to craft, storytelling
and contemporary silhouettes, reinforcing the platform’s commitment to presenting emerging creative
voices shaping the future of Indian fashion.
TRIUNE BY PRASOON SHARMA – FRAGILE DREAMS
“A dream is born in the mind before it grows on the body.”
Designer Prasoon Sharma of the fashion label TRIUNE presented his latest collection titled ‘Fragile
Dreams’, a deeply personal narrative that explored the emotional journey behind the brand. The collection emerged from moments of vulnerability within the label’s journey — phases that challenged its direction, belief and perseverance. These experiences shaped the designer’s understanding of creativity not simply as the act of design, but as an emotional process built through reflection, resilience and persistence.
Sharma mirrored this journey through organic silhouettes, tactile surfaces and fluid forms. Nature
appeared as a quiet metaphor throughout the narrative, reflecting the way transformation unfolds
gradually through cycles of disruption, growth and renewal. Through this lens, the garments captured
delicate yet powerful moments of change, reinforcing the idea that fragility often becomes the starting
point of strength
Speaking about the collection, designer Prasoon Sharma said, “Fragile Dreams is one of the most
personal collections I have designed. Much like dreams in their early stages, the brand itself has moved
through different phases while finding its direction. The collection draws from those experiences,
acknowledging that growth often begins from fragile beginnings. It reflects my attempt to look towards
nature for answers, observing how natural systems move through cycles of growth, decay, and renewal. To translate this visually, we have incorporated our signature dori work techniques, using them in a rawer
and expressive manner to echo the idea of fragility and transition, while the graphics team developed
prints that further interpret these natural transformations and bring the vision of the collection to life.”
JAJAABOR BY NEELANJAN GHOSH AND KANIKA SACHDEV – CALCUTTA • KOLKATA
At Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI, designer label JAJAABOR presented its collection, Calcutta • Kolkata,
a quiet tribute to a city where time does not erase the past but gently carries it into the present.
What was once Calcutta has become Kolkata, yet the transformation feels less like change and more like
continuity. The city has grown without losing the memory of what shaped it.
Unlike many fast-moving Indian metros, Kolkata moves at a different pace. The city still pauses for
conversation, literature, music and art. The old para culture continues to exist, although its spaces have
shifted. Adda, once unfolded on neighbourhood streets, now often find its place in contemporary cafés, where conversations flow easily from world affairs to poetry. The intellectual soul of the city remains constant, even as its settings evolve.
The garments are anchored in Bengal’s textile heritage. Dhakai Jamdani weaves, hand detailing and
thoughtful patchwork appear with restraint, while fabrics such as tissue, organza, silk Chanderi and denim balance delicacy with structure. A palette of Gold, Ivory, Indigo, Teal, Burgundy and Coral echoes both the richness of Bengal’s craft and the quiet vibrancy of the city.
For the designers Kanika Sachdev and Neelanjan Ghosh who grew up in the city, these impressions
formed part of everyday surroundings rather than distant inspiration. The duo said “Calcutta became
Kolkata without rupture. Its history lives on in every street, house, and rhythm. The city’s music, art and
literature form an underlying narrative that flows through both the city and this collection.”
The showstopper for Jajaabor, Bollywood actor Nimrat Kaur, graced the runway in a striking handcrafted
ensemble. She exuded an ethereal charm in a gold Jamdani-inspired corset, layered with a deconstructed single-sleeve cutwork jacket, paired with a knotted draped skirt. The Indo-fusion look beautifully balanced in structure and fluidity, reimagining traditional craftsmanship through a distinctly modern lens.
LINE OUTLINE BY DEEPIT CHUGH – CHAPTER 8
Designer Deepit Chugh presented the latest chapter from his label Line Outline, titled ‘Chapter 8’ at the
At Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI, which explored the experience of navigating contemporary urban life.
Influencer Ankush Bahuguna opened the show for the designer in an white ensemble with black pocket
details. He took to the runway in a relaxed blazer paired with matching trousers, elevating the look with a
stylish white scarf that added a touch of effortless charm.
Silhouettes drew inspiration from urban infrastructure, translating straight lines, layered structures and
repeating grids into garments that echoed the built environment. Surface treatments such as denim
washing, raw edges and laser cutting reflected the passage of time and the wear of everyday use. Cotton formed the foundation of the collection, chosen for its comfort and durability. Raw edges and
patchwork allowed the garments to feel open and intentionally unfinished, while modular elements
introduced adaptability, enabling pieces to be layered, removed or reconfigured depending on the wearer’s needs.
The collection approached the city not merely as architecture but as something lived in — shaped by
movement, anonymity and everyday routines. Speaking about the collection, Deepit Chugh said, “The
theme reflects how clothing adapts to long days, crowded streets and brief moments of stillness between them. Through these elements, our collection captures the rhythm of city life, where garments evolve through movement, interaction and time.”
