2026 Fashion Trends According to India's Leading Designers

The clearest 2026 trends from India's designers are tailored silk in jewel tones, hand-embroidered Chanderi dresses, sculpted "drama" silhouettes, the return of tissue and farshi sets, and statement jadau, polki and silver jewellery. We built this list from what is actually arriving in Auraya's new collections, not from runway predictions.

Key takeaways

• Silk is being tailored: jackets, slit pants and sleek saris in sangria, cobalt and rosé.
• Indian craft is moving into western shapes, especially hand-embroidered Chanderi cotton dresses.
• Party dresses have volume and structure again, with peach, taupe and teal leading the palette.
• Tissue, farshi and potli sets show Indian wear getting lighter and more personal.
• Jewellery is going emerald, sage green and moissanite polki, with handcrafted silver alongside.

How we picked these trends

Auraya works with more than 250 curated designers, so our "new in" racks are a good early read on where Indian fashion is heading. For this post, we looked at the titles, fabrics and tags across our newest arrivals and our trending jewellery edit, and grouped what kept repeating. We are not quoting designers. This is simply what we're seeing from designers like Shimona Agrawal, THETAA, Roze 2.11, Mitali Wadhwa, ITRH, Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra and Sangeeta Boochra. For the summer view of the year, see our summer 2026 fashion trends.

Trend 1: Tailored silk in jewel tones

The strongest new idea is silk treated like suiting. What we're seeing from Shimona Agrawal is a whole capsule in one fabric: silk notch jackets, slit pants, tailored skirts, shifts and saris, in a tight palette of sangria red, cobalt, berry, rosé, sandstone and noir. The pieces are designed to mix, so a jacket can go over the sari as easily as over the pants.

Sangria Silk Sari by Shimona Agrawal, ₹28,500
A plain, fluid sari in a deep sangria: no heavy border, no fuss, just colour and fabric. It is a good example of how minimal the new silk mood is.

Cobalt Crush Silk Jacket by Shimona Agrawal, ₹21,500
A silk jacket in cobalt can go over a sari, a slip dress or wide pants. This is the piece that makes the capsule work.

How to wear it: match tones rather than contrast them. Sangria pants with a berry shirt, or a cobalt jacket over a cobalt-grey sari, looks expensive and modern.

Trend 2: Indian craft in western silhouettes

The second trend is hand embroidery and Indian fabrics moving into day dresses. What we're seeing from THETAA is a long line of hand-embroidered Chanderi cotton dresses, alongside cotton poplin, silk shantoon and crushed organza. Tags such as "Chanderi", "cotton" and "stylish comfort" come up again and again across the new arrivals.

THETAA Liora Hand-Embroidered Chanderi Cotton Dress by THETAA, ₹15,000
Chanderi is usually a kurta or saree fabric. Cut as a dress with hand embroidery, it becomes a brunch, gallery or day-wedding outfit.

THETAA Aria Layered Satin & Crushed Organza Dress Set by THETAA, ₹10,000
Layered satin and crushed organza gives a soft, textured volume that feels festive without a single sequin.

If you like this mood, read our guide to Chanderi silk across sarees, suits and lehengas.

Trend 3: Drama dresses and sculpted volume

Evening dresses have shape again. The new Roze 2.11 line reads like a mood board for 2026: "Parisian Drama", "Desire for Drama", balloon dresses, cowl jumpsuits, a V-corset maxi and one-shoulder silhouettes. The colours are soft and grown-up: peach, taupe, fondant pink and teal.

Heliconia Parisian Drama Dress by Roze 2.11, ₹17,228
Sculpted volume in a soft peach. This is a cocktail dress that does the talking, so keep the jewellery minimal.

The same designer is also playing with gingham and denim, which shows that structured, playful prints are part of the story too.

Davis Denim Gingham Skirt Co-ord Set by Roze 2.11, ₹14,940
A gingham-and-denim co-ord is a fun daytime take on the trend, perfect for travel and brunches.

Find more trending dresses in our dresses edit.

Trend 4: Tissue, farshi and the personal Indian set

Indian wear is getting lighter and more personal. What we're seeing from Mitali Wadhwa is tissue sets finished with a matching potli, and farshi-style sets (the long, floor-sweeping pants that echo old Lucknow dressing) in pink. These feel heritage, but they are easy to wear for a festive lunch or a small family function.

Aaina Ada Tissue Set with Potli (Neelam Pati) by Mitali Wadhwa, ₹25,000
Tissue catches light softly and comes with its own potli, so the look is finished before you add jewellery.

For a closer look at the fabric, see our guide on how to identify authentic tissue silk, or browse the full tissue collection.

Trend 5: Two-tone couture lehengas

At the couture end, what we're seeing from ITRH in its newest arrivals is colour play, with two-tone and contrast dupatta pairings rather than a single bridal red. Both new pieces sit in the brand's celebrity collection.

Gulabo Do Rang Lehenga Set by ITRH, ₹1,90,000
"Do rang" means two colours, and the two-tone pink idea is a fresh option for a sangeet or a wedding guest who wants couture without red.

Trend 6: Emerald, sage and moissanite polki

Our trending jewellery edit is the clearest signal of all. Across the Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra pieces in it, the same words keep repeating: kundan, jadau, polki, moissanite, pearl, emerald green and sage green. Layered necklaces, ear chains, chandbalis and statement kadas are everywhere.

Emerald Green Moissanite Three-Layered Necklace Set by VIVINIA By Vidhi Mehra, ₹23,990
Three layers with emerald and moissanite give a bridal-level statement that also lifts a plain silk sari.

Handcrafted silver

The other half of the trending edit is silver from Sangeeta Boochra: rings, jhumkas, studs and earrings, many set with stones such as quartz, labradorite, lapis, onyx and turquoise. Silver works well with the tailored silk and Chanderi trends above.

Dual Tone Silver Jhumka Earrings by Sangeeta Boochra by Sangeeta Boochra, ₹10,400
A dual-tone jhumka bridges silver and gold, so it works with ivory Chanderi as well as a sangria sari.

The 2026 colour story

Looking across the new arrivals, the palette is clear:

• Deep reds: sangria, berry and wine.
• Blues: cobalt, powder blue and teal.
• Soft warm tones: peach, rosé, taupe and sandstone.
• Greens: emerald and sage, mostly in jewellery.
• Grounding neutrals: ivory, beige and noir.

How to shop the trends without overbuying

Pick one trend that suits your life and buy it well. A tailored silk jacket or a hand-embroidered Chanderi dress will outlast a season. If a trend piece is going to be customised, Auraya's swatch service lets you check the colour in daylight, the Muslin Method makes a trial garment first, and our 100% Fit Guarantee means that if it does not fit exactly as promised, we make it right.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the biggest Indian fashion trends of 2026?

Based on new designer collections at Auraya, the big trends are tailored silk in jewel tones, hand-embroidered Chanderi dresses, sculpted drama dresses, tissue and farshi sets, two-tone couture lehengas, and emerald, sage and moissanite polki jewellery.

What colours are trending in 2026?

Sangria and berry reds, cobalt and powder blue, peach, rosé and taupe, plus emerald and sage green in jewellery. Ivory and noir remain the neutrals that tie them together.

Which jewellery is in trend for 2026?

Kundan, jadau and polki, especially in emerald and sage green, and moissanite polki necklaces. Handcrafted silver with semi-precious stones is the second strong direction.

Are Indian fabrics being used in western wear?

Yes. Designers such as THETAA are cutting Chanderi cotton, silk shantoon and crushed organza into dresses, co-ords and jumpsuits, often with hand embroidery.

Can I buy these trends ready to ship?

Some new pieces, including several Roze 2.11 dresses, are tagged ready to ship. Check our Ready to Ship collection. Most other garments are made to order and ship in 2 to 8 weeks.

Shop what's new

See every new arrival in our trendy dresses for women edit and the trending jewellery edit. If you are planning a wedding season, our Wedding Wardrobe Planner can map every function for you. Questions? WhatsApp +91-9217684006 or email info@aurayafashion.com.