Under a wash of molten metallics and sculpted light, a defining presence returns to the runway—familiar, yet unmistakably transformed. Manish Malhotra, the architect of modern Indian glamour, steps back into Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI with a vision that feels both retrospective and radically forward-looking. In collaboration with NEXA, the moment unfolds not as a simple homecoming, but as a recalibration of luxury itself—where legacy softens into ease, and couture evolves into something more fluid, more immediate, more now.
Nearly a decade after their first collaboration in 2017—when NEXA made its debut on this very platform alongside the designer—the partnership finds itself renewed, reframed, and reimagined. This season marks a pivotal shift: the unveiling of Manish Malhotra’s Luxury Prêt collection, a first for the house, accompanied by the debut of MM Accessories, a new design vertical that expands his universe beyond the realm of couture. Running parallel to this narrative of reinvention is NEXA’s own moment of innovation, as it introduces the e VITARA, seamlessly weaving automotive design into the language of contemporary luxury.
For decades, Malhotra has defined the visual vocabulary of glamour—his work living at the intersection of cinema, couture, and cultural imagination. But here, that signature drama takes on a new rhythm. The introduction of luxury prêt signals an intentional shift toward adaptability, offering silhouettes that retain the house’s opulence while embracing movement, wearability, and modern ease. It is a reimagining of excess—not diminished, but distilled.
The collaboration with NEXA deepens this narrative. Rooted in a shared philosophy of innovation and inspiration, the showcase becomes a dialogue between disciplines—fashion and mobility, craft and technology, heritage and the future. Much like NEXA’s ethos of Create. Inspire., the collection explores new dimensions of versatility and functionality, responding to a luxury consumer who demands both statement and subtlety.
“In many ways, this moment feels like a full circle,” reflects Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited. “Having debuted at Lakmē Fashion Week with Manish Malhotra in 2017, it is incredibly special to return together as he unveils his first Luxury Prêt and Accessories collection. We are proud to be part of this milestone while also presenting the e VITARA—an embodiment of innovation and forward-thinking design.”
Visually, the collection shimmers with intent. Liquid golds ripple across the body, burnished silvers catch and refract light, and luminous sheens trace the contours of sculpted silhouettes. There is movement in every surface, a quiet choreography between fabric and form. Yet beneath the spectacle lies precision—an understanding of proportion, construction, and restraint that anchors the collection firmly in the present.
A defining evolution emerges through MM Accessories, conceived not as an afterthought, but as an extension of the house’s identity. Here, the Manish Malhotra universe expands—offering objects that carry the same codes of refinement, now translated into forms that accompany the body beyond clothing. It is a step toward a more holistic expression of design, where every detail contributes to a singular narrative.
Reflecting on this moment, Manish Malhotra shares, “Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI with NEXA has always been a wonderful platform for creative expression. This season is especially meaningful as we unveil our luxury prêt line—a natural evolution for the house—alongside the growing world of our accessories and jewellery.”
Completing the visual story is Manish Malhotra High Jewellery, where sculptural diamonds and rare signature gemstones lend an added dimension of brilliance. Each piece catches the light like a final note—subtle yet unmistakable—bringing the collection to its fullest expression.
What emerges from this collaboration is not merely a showcase, but a statement of intent. NEXA and Manish Malhotra do not simply revisit a shared past—they redefine it. Together, they articulate a vision of Indian luxury that is no longer bound by tradition or trend, but shaped by evolution, innovation, and a quiet, enduring confidence.