The cultural city of Mysore, often referred to as the City of Palaces, is preparing to host Mysore Fashion Week Season 8, presented by Timex, from 13–15 March 2026 at the Silent Shores Resort Spa & Convention Centre.
The three-day event will bring together leading designers, celebrity showstoppers, supermodels and fashion industry professionals, continuing its reputation as one of the city’s most anticipated fashion events.
A Platform for Designers and Emerging Talent
Helmed by designer and fashion entrepreneur Jayanthi Ballal, Mysore Fashion Week has evolved into a recognised platform that connects designers, brands and creative professionals while highlighting Mysore’s growing role in India’s fashion landscape.
This season will feature collections from designers including Rosy Ahluwalia, Riyaz Ganji, Rehan Shah, Suresh Menon, Bhargavi Kunam, Kingshuk Bhadhuri, Aynaa Worrld and Pankaj Soni, along with emerging design talent.
Celebrity Showstoppers Add Star Power
The runway will feature several celebrity showstoppers including Mannara Chopra, Ritu Shivpuri, Anupriya Goenka, Chaitra J Achar, Roshni Prakash, Suraj Gowda and Aditi Pohankar, with additional appearances expected.
The event will also feature leading Indian supermodels including Iris Maity, Deepti Gujral, Anita Kumar, Rhea Sukheja, Parul Mishra, Khushboo Kankan, Pankhuri Gidwani, along with male supermodels Vaibhav Maurya, Ubaid Shah and Faizan Khan.
Brand Collaborations and Partnerships
The event brings together multiple brand partners with Timex as the Title Partner, Blenders Pride as Powered By Partner, and Silent Shores as Co-Powered Partner.
Additional collaborators include Instax as Moments Partner, Sonani Jewels as Jewellery Partner, Anjali Tater as Hair and Make-up Partner, Living Space Inc as Design Partner, and JD Institute of Fashion Technology and JD School of Design as Education Partners.
Industry Perspective
Deepak Chhabra, Managing Director of Timex Group India Limited, said:
“We are thrilled to be the Title Partner for Mysore Fashion Week Season 8, a collaboration that perfectly aligns our heritage of craftsmanship with the world of contemporary fashion. A watch is often the final touch that completes personal style, and through this platform we aim to showcase how Timex designs complement modern fashion wardrobes.”
Founder Jayanthi Ballal added that the platform was envisioned to celebrate creativity while providing designers and emerging talent with opportunities to showcase their work in a culturally rich city like Mysore.
Beyond the Runway
In addition to designer showcases, Mysore Fashion Week Season 8 will feature Timex Model Hunt auditions in Mumbai and Bengaluru, designer panel discussions, branded experience zones and networking gatherings, bringing together fashion, lifestyle and luxury experiences under one platform.
Curated and executed by Blanckanvas Media, under the vision of founder Parimal Mehhta, the event aims to present a vibrant celebration of contemporary Indian fashion.
