The FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2026 kicked off with a stunning display of menswear that blends traditional craft with cutting-edge textile innovation. Held at the historic Diggi Palace in Jaipur, Day 1 featured 11 top designers from across India, transforming the venue into a vibrant runway celebrating artistry and restraint.
Day 1 Designer Lineup
Designers including Nikita Mhaisalkar, Son of a Noble Snob, Vivek Karunakaran, Kommal and Ratul Sood, Paresh Lamba, Rohit Kamra Jaipur, Nitin Bal Chauhan, Samant Chauhan, Siddhartha Tytler, Ashish N Soni, and Rajesh Pratap Singh unveiled their collections. Each showcase highlighted menswear’s depth beyond basics, merging precise tailoring with bold textures, pastel shades with vivid prints, and ornate details with fine embroideries.
Standout Performances and Elements
Nitin Bal Chauhan and Rajesh Pratap Singh delivered captivating presentations. Rajesh Pratap Singh’s show featured Gaurav Raina’s immersive music and dancer Varun Dagar’s dynamic performance, while Nitin Bal Chauhan incorporated mystical textile masks and tribal motifs. Siddhartha Tytler’s Miraas collection revived Parsi Gara threadwork, drawing from ancestral roots and enhanced by appliqué techniques in a striking black-and-white palette for sleek modern silhouettes.
Son of a Noble Snob’s Contra fused sportswear, military influences, and grunge aesthetics with Japanese and Scandinavian vibes, positioning India at its core to embrace global diversity. Nikita Mhaisalkar showcased French cameo pins, and Vivek Karunakaran presented luxurious textured veshtis, turning intricate details into highlights.
The event also spotlighted unique standalone womenswear pieces alongside sharp, timeless tailored menswear silhouettes, ensuring broad appeal.
Day 2 Preview
Day 2 promises more innovation with collections from Inca, Mr. Ajay Kumar, Felix Bendish, Til, Antar-Agni, Countrymade, Sahil Aneja, Dhruv Vaish, Krishna Mehta, Pawan Sachdeva, Abraham Thakore, and JJ Valaya.
