India Fashion Forum 2025: A Night of Awards and Stunning Fashion Shows in Celebration of Excellence

India Fashion Forum 2025: A Night of Awards and Stunning Fashion Shows in Celebration of Excellence

Bangalore, 29th January 2025 – The 24th edition of India Fashion Forum (IFF), India’s most prestigious fashion event, commenced with a spectacular blend of insightful discussions, talk shows, groundbreaking product launches, and a glamorous fashion showcase. Held at Sheraton Whitefield, Bangalore, the forum brought together leading brands, retailers, and business visionaries under the theme “India Fashion Collaboration: From Peers to Partners” to redefine the future of fashion.

Adding to the grandeur of the event, IFF 2025 honoured outstanding women leaders in the fashion industry through the Women Icons in the Business of Fashion Awards, recognizing their contributions in shaping India’s fashion and retail landscape.

Celebrating Women Icons in the Business of Fashion
IFF proudly recognized six dynamic women entrepreneurs for their exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in the fashion sector:

• Richa Chaube Pai, Sr VP & Brand COO, Allen Solly
• Almas Nanda, Co-Founder & Director, Inc 5 Shoes
• Ayushi Gudwani, Founder & CEO, FS Life
• Nina Lekhi, Founder & CEO, Baggit
• Sharon Pais, Chief Business Officer, Myntra
• Sonali Lalvani, Founder & CEO, Toniq Retail Brands

 These trailblazers have been instrumental in driving innovation, fostering business growth, and elevating Indian fashion on a global scale. Their achievements highlight the increasing influence of women in shaping the future of the industry.

The Evening of Fashion Titans and Product Launches

The evening transformed into a mesmerizing showcase of style and innovation with the Evening of Fashion Titans and the India Brand Fashion Show, featuring renowned brands such as Titan – The Wedding Edit, Mohanlal Sons – Virasat Collection, Mia by Tanishq, Campus, Lycra, Angel & Rocket, and others. These industry leaders unveiled their latest collections and product innovations, captivating audiences with their vision for the future of fashion.

From timeless ethnic ensembles to cutting-edge footwear and accessories, the runway celebrated India’s diverse fashion landscape, blending tradition with modernity. The showcase reinforced IFF’s role as the ultimate platform for brand storytelling and trendsetting in Indian fashion.

With a perfect mix of business, innovation, and glamour, the opening day of IFF 2025 set the stage for deeper industry collaborations and future-forward growth in Indian fashion.

Commenting on the awards and the fashion show, Mr. Nikhil Behl, CEO, India Fashion Form, said “these events are a reinforcement of the commitment of India Fashion Forum to recognise the extraordinary talent of Women in the Business of Fashion and who have played a key role in building brands, that has today become household names in the industry. Showcasing of some of the most innovative and modernistic ensembles, in various categories, demonstrates, innovation, differentiation and commitment to stand out of the crowd”.