A Fusion of Tailoring Excellence and Fabric Innovation
Reliance Industries’ R|Elan™ brought innovation and sustainability to the runway at Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI 2025, serving as the fabric foundation for Ashish N Soni’s striking new collection, “The Soirée at the Grand Budapest Hotel.”
This collaboration showcased how R|Elan™’s advanced textiles—including GreenGold, Kooltex, FeelFresh, and EcoGold—can transform high fashion. Blending luxury with comfort, the collection redefined occasion wear with its lightweight, breathable, and elegantly structured silhouettes.
Ashish N Soni’s Signature: Less Is More
Since launching his label in 1991, Ashish N Soni has been celebrated for his precise tailoring, refined textures, and minimalist philosophy. His mantra, “Less is More,” continues to inspire collections that merge modernity with timeless grace.
This season, his designs explored opulent evening wear in monochrome, centered on black’s classic sophistication. The range featured cultural jackets, wide-leg trousers, and fluid gowns, creating a visual interplay of light, shadow, and texture. Each ensemble reflected quiet drama and contemporary craftsmanship.
A Dialogue Between Form and Flow
For women, the collection emphasized cinched waists, sculpted shoulders, and fluid drapes—balancing power and sensuality.
Men’s wear redefined black-tie dressing with architectural jackets, tuxedo-inspired cuts, and wide-leg trousers, combining structure with ease.
Speaking about the collaboration, Ashish N Soni said,
“The collection reimagines evening wear as architecture in motion. Partnering with R|Elan™ allows us to push the boundaries of fabric innovation, creating pieces that empower movement with confidence, freedom, and undeniable flair.”
R|Elan™: Powering the Future of Sustainable Fashion
Mr. Hemant D. Sharma, President – Polyester, Reliance Industries Limited, remarked,
“At Reliance, we are committed to revolutionizing the fashion landscape with cutting-edge R|Elan™ textile solutions. Ashish N Soni’s collection perfectly aligns with our vision of blending innovation with design. The use of R|Elan™ brings unmatched luxury and fluidity, positioning this collection as a true game-changer in high fashion.”
A Modern Classic Reimagined
Much like the film that inspired it, “The Soirée at the Grand Budapest Hotel” captured nostalgia and modernity, opulence and precision. The show stood as a celebration of craftsmanship, sustainable textiles, and timeless elegance, marking another milestone in India’s evolving fashion story.
