From summer silhouettes to vibrant traditional couture, Times Lifestyle Week displayed an array of styles and bold looks on Day 2. Grandeur was redefined with elegance at Dalcore – Design is Alive Presents HMD Times Lifestyle Week 2026, Powered By Indian Institute of Fashion & Design, IIFD and Volvo Car India, Co-Powered By Ahaglow at Grand Hyatt, Gurgaon. Skincare meets music on the ramp
Singer Akasa Singh (C) serenaded models while Nikita Dutta (R ) turned showstopper
Skinnovation presents Vee by Puneet KapoorSinger Akasa Singh serenaded models as they walked the ramp in Vee by Puneet Kapoor inspired by his mother Veenu Kapoor, a tribute to grace and femininity. The collection showcased a range of satin suits and dresses inspired by Indian silhouettes. Nikita Dutta, who turned showstopper shared, “I’m feeling really colourful. Bright, vibrant shades are the flavour of the summer season, and it feels wonderful to be dressed up like this.” Kalpesh Gawade, founder & MD, Skinnovation noted after the show, “We did an integration of music, fashion and skincare. Skin is the most ignored organ and we’re building consumer awareness through the show. There’s always organised chaos that happens before a show but it was great having Nikita Dutta as the showstopper.”A celebration of traditional weaves and culture
Saurabh and Reshmi Bagchi (C) brought back the 19th century fashion from Bengal
ShunyaaCelebrating Bengal, Shunyaa by Reshmi and Saurabh Bagchi presented a range of ivory dhotis paired with Bengali weaves. Portraying the Babu culture of the 19th century, the show mirrored college street of Kolkata. “We are very proud to celebrate the grand history, culture and heritage of Bengal and India, bringing back what was in vogue almost a century back,” Saurabh said. “Today we brought back the rich heritage of Bengal with everything we love, from books in the models hands to the music with Satyajit Ray’s compositions and Rabindra sangeet playing. The kurtas also had a chunnat which is native to Bengal,” Rashmi added.
Anchal Kumar (centre left) who turned showstopper for Anju Deswal (centre right) in her Haryana-inspired collection
IIFD Spotlight presents Anju Vastra by Anju DeswalKeeping the culture of her hometown, Haryana, alive through her designs, Anju Deswal showcased lehengas with Haryanvi drapes. “I’m deeply inspired by the women of Haryana and how they carry their lehengas so my inspiration comes from my roots. I wanted to bring the culture to the forefront,” Anju said. Anchal Kumar who turned showstopper for Anju Deswal in a heavy red lehenga shared, “I feel ethereal. It’s heavy and stunning but also comfortable. It’s got a great modern twist to it.”
Deepthi Reddy (centre) presented her collection Rekha, inspired by sunrays
Yaksi Deepthi ReddyPresenting her collection Rekha inspired by sunrays, Deepthi Reddy brought traditional sarees and suits in a range of pastel and vibrant colours. Talking about the collection, she said, “Most of our fabrics are from Banaras to Kanjeevaram. It’s an amalgamation of all traditional weaves and handicrafts. Being at TLW is always a great experience.”Fashion with a message
(Top L-R) Sanyogita Yadav, Manpriya, Rosy Ahluwalia, Shibani Kashyap in the Dot Affair by Rosy Ahluwalia
Paras Healthcare presents Rosy Ahluwalia Rosy Ahluwalia’s Dot Affair was conceptualised by her daughter Manpriya. Bringing back the 80s, she showcased vibrant polka dots reimagining them with an Indian lens, spanning on pre-draped sarees with corsets finished with pearls. “I wanted people to have fun while watching the show so I created pastel shades with polka dots. For my showstoppers I wanted brighter colours,” Rosy told us.Shibani Kashyap, who turned showstopper in Rosy’s teal and black dress, shared, “it is called the Dot Affair and I truly had an affair with it on stage! I felt so vibrant and bouncy. It’s a really eye-catching piece.”Dr. Dharminder Nagar, Managing Director of Paras Health, highlighted that the future of cancer care lies in precision-driven, personalised treatment. Through ‘Umeed Ke Sitare’, Paras Health celebrates the courage of cancer survivors while reaffirming its commitment to supporting patients beyond treatment with compassion, dignity, and hope.Neelgar by Kamaldeep Kaur
Kamaldeep Kaur (C) presented Neelgar which featured India’s handloom
Championing handcrafted embroidery from Ahmedabad, Kamaldeep Kaur shared her inspiration, “The focus has always been sustainability. For this showcase, we presented just four different kinds of pieces. We work extensively with bandhani and patchwork, both of which are deeply sustainable practices. We’ve also been working with what we call wabi-sabi patchwork, using very small patchwork pieces layered with intricate embroidery.”Celebrating womanhood
Realm by Vaishali celebrated womanhood, in a tribute to Marilyn Monroe
Realm by VaishaliInspired by Marilyn Monroe on her 100th birth anniversary this year, Vaishali Dahiya created a collection celebrating womanhood and redefining occasionwear through bold silhouettes. Dressed in a blue dress with a feathered scarf, the designer shared, “It was all out glam. I wanted all the models to have fun on the ramp and for the audience to enjoy. The name realm signifies that women should step into another dimension and have an empowered energy.”Defining summer trends
Dhvani Bhanushali (C) turned showstopper for Trends’ summer collection, The Holiday Edit
TrendsA celebration of effortless summer living, Trends brought the Holiday Edit with relaxed silhouettes, breathable fabrics, in earthy neutrals, and soft pastels. With a mix of nostalgia and contemporary design, it’s the perfect collection for the ideal summer holiday. Minal Srivastava, Vice President, Reliance Trends, said, “The show was adventurous because I also managed to walk at a ramp which I never thought I would do. You just get a sense of how much hard work fashion is. It was quite an interesting evening for me.” Dhvani Bhanushali who turned showstopper in a chic floral dress said, “I love this outfit. It’s comfortable, easy going and so summery. I thoroughly enjoyed walking the ramp especially with the kids. I had a little moment there walking with the little girl there when I promoted her to blow a kiss to the audience.” Sharing her go-to fashion tip, she said, “Less is more! The more you crowd your wardrobe the more confusing it gets.“A celestial moment
Blending textures, Bhawna Rao’s collection included broken glass pieces, fringes and metallics
RearCo present Bhawna Rao powered by Volvo Cars IndiaBlending textures, the collection included broken glass pieces, fringes and metallics. Bhawna Rao, designer of the collection shared, “I used a lot of colours, pastels, and deeper tones. The showstopper outfit is actually picked by Shanaya. It was her choice. She was so bang on choosing her dress because she looked like a dream tonight. And the way she carried herself,it was absolutely like being yourself, what the collection’s message is. This gown looked like a second skin to her. And I couldn’t have thought of a better showstopper for me than Shanaya tonight.”The stage was transformed into a striking polar landscape, complete with towering icebergs. Talking about the set design, Bhawna added, “We tried to keep it an iceberg sort of a feel and we wanted it to be celestial. Shanaya in this outfit is looking absolutely celestial. When she’s walking between those white icebergs in this metallic silver gown, we could create that magic.”
Shanaya Kapoor turned showstopper for Bhawna Rao (C) on a ramp filled with icebergs
Shanaya Kapoor, who turned showstopper for day two of TLW 2026 said, “I absolutely love this outfit. I think that I feel super confident. It’s sparkly, fun, and young. I had a great time tonight. The experience on the ramp was incredible. I felt very calm, weirdly. Usually I get super nervous but I felt really calm. That’s because it just felt like it was me on the ramp. I wasn’t feeling like I had to put on a certain energy or mood. I was in it because I felt the best version of myself.”Geetanjali Khanna, founder & MD, Rearco, said, “It was a scintillating evening. We are glad to sponsor Bhavna Rao and her creativity. Since Symphony are the two towers that we are going to build from Rearco, the idea is creativity, and today’s fashion show is all about displaying energy and creativity. We are glad to join hands with Times Lifestyle Week.”Jyoti Malhotra, MD, Volvo Car India, spoke about the collaboration and said, “It’s great to be associated with TLW because we’re an understated brand but still fancy and luxurious. We wanted to present who we are in a fashionable way. Cars are an extension of your personality and so are dresses. This collaboration is meaningful to us.”
