November’s most noteworthy fashion moments

November unfolded as a month of subtle yet significant movement across India’s fashion landscape. New retail spaces opened, emerging labels leaned into craft with conscience, and designers explored fashion as both story and statement. From Mumbai to Ladakh, the month reflected a shift toward thoughtful luxury shaped by intention rather than excess.

Bhavya Ramesh opens a new flagship in Bandra

Designer Bhavya Ramesh expanded her Mumbai footprint with the opening of her second store in Bandra on November 26, 2025. Following the success of her Kala Ghoda space launched in December 2023, the new outpost presents a more contemporary interpretation of the brand’s design language.

While the earlier store leaned into heritage and restraint, the Bandra flagship feels layered and modern, subtly referencing Indian craft through its materials and forms. Designed to mirror both its urban surroundings and the brand’s ethos, the space offers a refined yet immersive retail experience.

Gully Labs unveils its most personal drop, 'Karwaan'

Gully Labs unveiled its most personal release yet with the Community Drop Karwaan, a deeply narrative-driven collection that turns lived experiences into collectable design. At its heart is Buransh Red, created in collaboration with Aryan Katoch, drawing from Himachali heritage through Kullu weaving, Baaz embroidery and rich mountain-hued detailing. The drop also features Khoj Green, inspired by regional muggu motifs and the spirit of exploration, and Aangan Blue, a suede mule rooted in the quiet comfort of indoor living. Available in limited numbers at the Gully Labs flagship store and online, the Karwaan release reinforces Gully Labs’ commitment to community-led storytelling and culturally rooted streetwear.

MISH debuts as a cruelty-free luxury footwear label

Footwear label MISH launched this November with a clear focus on ethical luxury and bespoke design. Founded by Mishri Mulani, the brand introduces handcrafted, cruelty-free footwear that balances comfort with elevated aesthetics.

Each pair is made in Mumbai by skilled kaarigars using non-animal leather materials, with designs ranging from embellished wedges and pearl-detailed sliders to reimagined Kolhapuris and mirrored mules. Limited production and in-house design keep the label firmly rooted in individuality over mass production.

HUEMN SS’26 takes the runway with Tata Sierra

On November 15, 2025, HUEMN unveiled its Spring Summer 2026 collection in collaboration with Tata Sierra in Mumbai. Under the creative direction of Pranav Kirti, the collection reflected the label’s signature language of culture-driven, experimental design.

Masaba Gupta headlines an Indian fashion moment at Art Basel Miami

At the global crossroads of art and culture, Art Basel Miami Beach on December 3 will see Indian design take centre stage as Masaba Gupta presents a specially curated edit of 20 exclusive pieces in a showcase that transcends fashion alone. Paired with the evocative poetry of Rupi Kaur, the presentation unfolds as a poetic dialogue between fabric, form, and feeling—spotlighting how a South Asian designer is carving a powerful presence on one of the world’s most prestigious creative platforms.

Khara Kapas presents ‘Elsewhere’

Slow fashion label Khara Kapas unveiled its latest collection, Elsewhere, as a quiet exploration of solitude and space. Shot across the stark landscapes of Ladakh, the collection draws from minimalism, stillness, and the comfort of vastness. Relaxed silhouettes, clean cuts, breathable fabrics, and earthy tones define the edit, with subtle Indian motifs adding quiet layers of storytelling. The result is a collection that feels meditative, restrained, and deeply wearable.

November’s fashion narrative was led not by spectacle but by substance. From mindful retail expansions and ethical craftsmanship to runway experimentation and poetic design, the month reflected an industry moving steadily toward meaning-driven luxury. It was a reminder that Indian fashion’s most compelling stories are being shaped in nuance, not noise.

All images: The brands
 

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