FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2026 spotlights stories, nostalgia and utility with a dash of opulence

In its fourth edition, House of Glenfiddich presents FDCI India Men’s Weekend showcased the best of contemporary menswear. We bring you the highlights, and what couture to make a beeline for

At Jaipur’s Diggi palace, the high ceiling of the durbar room, the serene lawns and the calm poolside play quiet witness to all the hustle; of fashion choreographers dispensing instructions, models awaiting their turn, or lounging on the seats being readied for the evening’s shows, and designers darting between the ramp and the green rooms.

JJ Valaya’s collection for India Men’s Weekend | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

For the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), this is the fourth year of bringing designers from across the country who are pushing boundaries and expanding the vocabulary of menswear as a part of House of Glenfiddich presents FDCI India Men’s Weekend. JJ Valaya, Ashish N Soni, Abraham and Thakore, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Inca, Mr Ajay Kumar, Son Of A Noble Snob, Vivek Karunakaran, Dhruv Vaish, Sahil Aneja, Antar Agni, Felix Bendish and more were a part of the line up this year; a mix of celebrated designers and emerging talent. 

Nitin Bal Chauhan’s line inspired by the tale of Gugga from Chamba | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

This year, the drama extended beyond flowy silhouettes, power shoulders and glittering embellishments, as the ramp became a stage for performance art, storytelling, and impeccably curated music. If Nitin Bal Chauhan’s collection which drew inspiration from the folk tale of Gugga from the Chamba region had models in masks walk to roars and drum beats, Varun Dagar brought his fluid moves to ‘Zombie’ by The Cranberries at Rajesh Pratap Singh’s sombre, reflective show. 

Relaxed shirts, wraparound dhotis, soft jackets and more in earthy tones made up Ashish N Soni’s contemporary menswear showcase | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement