The Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025, aptly themed “The One and Only,” embarked on a journey across India, redefining the nation’s fashion landscape. In collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), this edition promised and delivered a spectacular blend of fashion, music, art, and entertainment, showcasing the pinnacle of Indian creativity. The tour aimed to converge innovation and iconicity, providing a unique platform for Indian fashion designers to present their groundbreaking work. Let’s take a look at the creative geniuses who captivated audiences and truly ruled the ramps at this year’s tour.
A Tribute to Rohit Bal
The Blenders Pride Fashion Tour kicked off in Gurugram with a deeply moving and magnificent tribute to the legendary Rohit Bal. The event wasn’t just a fashion show; it was an immersive celebration of Bal’s extraordinary life and creative universe. Known for his opulent aesthetics and deep connection to Indian heritage, often drawing inspiration from history and intricate craftsmanship, Bal’s impact on Indian fashion is immeasurable.
The opening night saw over 100 prominent figures walk the runway in his honor, creating a unique presentation that captured his essence. Adding to the star power, fashion icon Sonam Kapoor, a long-time muse for Bal, graced the runway as the showstopper, calling it a true honour to be part of celebrating his legacy. The evening perfectly mirrored Bal’s world, complete with Kashmiri culinary experiences and soulful music, setting a high bar for the tour ahead.
Kanika Goyal’s Street Luxe Vision
Moving to Chandigarh, the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour transformed the city into a vibrant hub of street-inspired style. Designer Kanika Goyal took center stage, showcasing her distinctive aesthetic. Goyal, recognised for her edgy, contemporary approach that often blends global street trends with unique Indian sensibilities, presented a collection bursting with bold silhouettes, vivid colours, and experimental fabrics. Her designs perfectly captured the youthful, adventurous spirit of street luxe.
The stunning Jacqueliene Fernandez brought Goyal’s vision to life as the showstopper, while the folk-tronic duo Hari & Sukhmani provided a mesmerizing live musical backdrop directly on the runway, syncing perfectly with the show’s energetic rhythm. Goyal herself noted that the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour was the ideal platform to bring her creative vision to life in such an energetic city.
Tarun Tahiliani’s ‘Dreamscape’ Unveiled
India’s fashion capital, Mumbai, witnessed an enchanting spectacle as the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour presented Tarun Tahiliani’s collection. A stalwart among Indian fashion designers, Tahiliani is celebrated for his mastery of drape, intricate embellishments, and luxurious fusion wear. The show took place on a majestic floating runway set against the breathtaking Mumbai coastline. Under the theme “INDIA EN-VOGUE,” Tahiliani unveiled ‘Dreamscape,’ a collection masterfully divided into themes exploring fantasy (‘Runway of Dreams’), glamour (‘Red Carpet’), and enduring sophistication (‘Timeless Charm’).
His signature craftsmanship shone through, seamlessly blending traditional embroidery techniques with modern interpretations and ethereal femininity with refined structure. Showstoppers Tiger Shroff and Manushi Chhillar added to the glamour, expressing awe at Tahiliani’s exquisite designs and the unique runway setting. Tahiliani shared that his collection celebrated heritage and modernity, finding the tour a truly magical platform.
Akshat Bansal’s Tech-Infused Future
The Blenders Pride Fashion Tour journeyed to Vizag, bringing a futuristic vision to the forefront with designer Akshat Bansal’s label, Bloni. Bansal, carving a niche with avant-garde, often gender-neutral designs that explore sustainability and technological integration, pushed creative boundaries. His collection was a dialogue between innovation, technology, and self-expression, incorporating AI-generated visuals, 3D-modeled elements, and cutting-edge textiles like photochromatic fabrics that changed appearance in real-time on the runway.
The captivating Tamannaah Bhatia commanded the ramp as the showstopper, embodying Bloni’s futuristic aesthetic. The multi-sensory experience was heightened by Ritviz’s pulsating live music, creating an unforgettable fusion of style, sound, and technology. Bansal highlighted how fashion is evolving beyond mere clothing into a broader form of expression.
AT-LEISURE Gets a Bold Makeover
The grand finale of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 took place in Guwahati, redefining AT-LEISURE wear under the innovative “Play En-Vogue” concept. The event featured a trio of talented Indian fashion designers:
Nitin Bal Chauhan:
Known for his narrative-driven collections and dramatic silhouettes, Chauhan presented ‘CHAMUNDA,’ reinterpreting medieval armour for the modern street with intricate hand-painted artworks. He described the tour as a powerful platform for storytelling through fashion.
Abhishek Patni (NoughtOne):
Whose label NoughtOne champions sophisticated streetwear with a utilitarian edge, unveiled the ‘Racer 01’ collection, merging streetwear aesthetics with rockstar vibes inspired by music’s energy. Patni noted the tour allowed NoughtOne to merge street sensibilities with high-end aesthetics.
Pawan Sachdeva:
Specializing in contemporary menswear that balances sharp tailoring with comfort, Sachdeva showcased ‘The Dis-Aligned,’ disrupting traditional forms with controlled chaos using premium materials and innovative techniques. He expressed gratitude for showcasing his vision of balancing style and comfort.
Bollywood star Ishaan Khatter owned the runway as the showstopper in a Pawan Sachdeva creation, while rappers KR$NA and KARMA delivered electrifying live performances, amplifying the energy and seamlessly blending music with the distinct styles of NoughtOne and Nitin Bal Chauhan respectively.
Also Read – En Vogue Diaries: Tarun Tahiliani’s Spectacle of Style and Innovation
Conclusion
By partnering with FDCI and providing a stage for leading Indian fashion designers, the tour not only showcased exceptional creativity but also highlighted the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of fashion in India, proving itself once again as a premier platform where innovation meets iconicity.