In a moment that brings their long-standing association full circle, NEXA and Manish Malhotra return to Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI together nearly a decade after their first collaboration in 2017, which also marked NEXA’s debut season at the platform. This season, the partnership marks a powerful new chapter as Manish Malhotra returns to the Lakmē Fashion Week runway after several years to unveil the house’s Luxury Prêt collection for the first time, alongside his first ever accessory line, the brand’s newest design verticals. The showcase also coincides with NEXA unveiling its newest offering, the e VITARA, at Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI in Mumbai.

For decades, Manish Malhotra has shaped the visual language of glamour in Indian fashion, building an aesthetic that seamlessly bridges cinema, couture, and modern luxury. This season signals an evolution of that vision, introducing luxury prêt silhouettes that bring together signature drama with greater adaptability and modern ease, designed for a contemporary and evolving consumer. Presented in collaboration with NEXA, the showcase reflects a shared commitment to innovation and progressive design. Much like NEXA’s philosophy of Create Inspire, the house approaches fashion with a similar spirit of Inspiration. The collection explores new dimensions of variation, versatility, and modern functionality, creating garments that respond to the expectations of today’s dynamic luxury audience.

Speaking about the collaboration, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, "In many ways, this moment feels like a full circle for NEXA. In 2017, NEXA made its debut at Lakmē Fashion Week alongside Manish Malhotra, and it is incredibly special to return to the runway with him this season as he unveils his very first Luxury Prêt and Accessories collection. We couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of this milestone moment for the house while also presenting our newest offering, the e VITARA, at Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI.” At NEXA, we have always believed in partnering with platforms and creators that represent innovation, design excellence, and a forward-looking vision.

Metallics define the visual language of the season, with liquid golds, burnished silvers, and luminous sheens moving across sculpted silhouettes. The interplay of light, movement, and form captures the drama synonymous with the Manish Malhotra aesthetic, while translating high-impact design into pieces that feel wearable and relevant within a modern luxury wardrobe. A defining highlight of the presentation is the introduction of MM Accessories, conceived as a natural extension of the house’s design language.

The accessories line expands the Manish Malhotra universe beyond apparel, offering a refined and contemporary complement to the ready-to-wear collection.

“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 that allows us to extend our design language beyond couture, alongside the growing world of our accessories and jewellery.” added designer Manish Malhotra. 

The looks are further elevated by Manish Malhotra High Jewellery, where sculptural diamonds and rare signature gemstones lend an additional dimension of brilliance and refinement to the runway presentation.