Anurag Gupta Unveils Ode to Hokusai at Lakmé Fashion Week 2025-26
ANURAG GUPTA UNVEILS “ODE TO HOKUSAI” : A VISIONARY WINTER FESTIVE COLLECTION 2025-2026 AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FDCI
New Delhi, 13th October 2025 : Anurag Gupta presented his latest collection “Ode to Hokusai” at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), bringing together art, design, and science in a powerful confluence. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, the collection reimagines his iconic waves and dynamic forms through bold architectural silhouettes and experimental surfaces that celebrate the dialogue between tradition and innovation.
In collaboration with IIT Delhi incubation and IndigoTex, Anurag Gupta introduced Indiwool Denim the world’s first 100% Indigo-dyed Wool Denim, a pioneering textile researched and patented in India. Crafted from locally reared wool in Kullu and Dharamshala using patented Plasma Technology, Indiwool Denim represents a breakthrough in sustainable textile engineering. This innovation not only minimizes water usage and enhances durability but also revitalizes India’s indigenous wool ecosystem merging technology with craftsmanship at its finest.
At the core of the collection lies the brand’s ethos of bold experimentation and fearless individuality. Each piece challenges convention, blending structure with fluidity, and technology with human emotion. Ode to Hokusai translates the movement and energy of Hokusai’s art into garments that are sculptural yet wearable, embodying a sense of artistic rebellion.
From structured bodices and reimagined skirts to intricate drapes that feel like second skin, every silhouette is a study in contrast architectural yet organic, precise yet emotive. The interplay of textures and form pushes the limits of contemporary tailoring, offering a distinct language for modern visionaries and fashion connoisseurs alike.
Speaking on the inspiration behind the collection, Anurag Gupta shared, “Hokusai’s art captures both chaos and calm, a duality I’m deeply drawn to in my work. “Ode to Hokusai” is my exploration of that balance, where art meets science, and every silhouette becomes an expression of movement, memory, and fearless individuality.”
With Ode to Hokusai, Anurag Gupta continues his exploration of fashion as a living art form that embraces absurdity, experimentation, and intellect. His collaboration with IIT Delhi and IndigoTex stands as a testament to how innovation can redefine craftsmanship and sustainability in the modern Indian design landscape.