Somya Goyal’s’ “Pivot” collection that won the “NEXA Presents The Spotlight” award this season was one of the highlights at Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI. It was a transformation of fashion that was the focal point of the show as it took centre stage.

“NEXA Presents the Spotlight”, is a platform that empowers and highlights emerging design talent in India. The esteemed program has solidified its reputation for unveiling and launching the most innovative and promising designers by giving them a chance to present their marquee collections on the runway. The platform has championed the emerging design talents and showcased the innovative and profound impact on the Indian fashion industry.

THE PIVOT COLLECTION BY SOMYA GOYAL
Designer Somya Goyal started her eponymous label in 2019 after she graduated from Pearl Academy and Central Saint Martin’s University of Arts, London. Her design philosophy has been versatile using unconventional fabrics with surface ornamentation experiments, as well as focusing on trans seasonal garments with recycled materials. Somya, a follower of the sustainable path, has worked with natural and organic fabrics that match her design sensibilities.

Somya Goyal’s “Pivot” collection was inspired by the Butterfly Effect. The Pivot, demonstrates how even the smallest detail that can set in motion a larger movement. The concept of a single design reinterpreted, unfolded into varying identities and garments that moved in unison with the wearer, which was quite apparent in the collection. There was masterful perfection for the ensembles, as precision and reinvention were the hallmark of the designs. Reversible silhouettes vied for attention with crisp modular construction. There were advanced gradient dyeing techniques, while structure and fluidity came together in a perfect stylish blend. Keeping a firm creative grip on colours and craftsmanship Somya highlighted her apparel with 3D cord hand embroidery. The constant ever changing identity of the collection was achieved with colour changing details and seamless combination of textures, motion and contemporary shades.

Bringing to the forefront NEXA’s ethos of innovation and progressive design, the garments displayed forward fashion with tradition as a high point.

Somya Goya’s “Pivot” collection presented at the “NEXA Presents The Spotlight” show unveiled an evolving innovative thrust in Indian fashion.

Somya Goyal, the visionary designer behind PIVOT, expresses her creative philosophy, “I wanted to explore how even the smallest design decisions can create a ripple effect, transforming not just garments but the way we perceive fashion itself. The collection is a dialogue between precision and evolution—where modularity, reversibility, and fluid craftsmanship redefine versatility. For me, fashion is never static; it’s an ever-changing expression, and Pivot is a testament to that constant transformation.”

Commenting on the initiative, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said , “We are honoured to support initiatives such as ‘NEXA e VITARA Presents the Spotlight,’ which not only recognizes and celebrates emerging design talent, but also fosters innovation within the fashion industry. This season’s theme has provided designers with a unique opportunity to explore the profound intersection of emotion, creativity, and storytelling through fashion. Somya Goyal has masterfully embodied the spirit of this theme with a bold and visionary collection.”

Sunil Sethi, Chairman FDCI said, “Partnering with NEXA for another season of ‘NEXA presents The Spotlight’ reaffirms the platform’s dedication to fostering emerging fashion talent in India and giving them a chance to showcase their designs to the world. We were impressed by the diverse and innovative presentations from participants nationwide, with Pivot by Somya Goyal’s showcase, particularly catching our attention.”