Ashish N Soni’s Couture Precision To Meet R|Elan’s Innovation At Lakmē Fashion Week

A Celebration of Black, Form, and Fluidity

For decades, Ashish N Soni has built his legacy on architectural tailoring and refined minimalism. This season, he turns to black as his muse. The colour becomes a canvas for sculptural silhouettes and fluid movement, expressed through gowns, tuxedo-inspired jackets, and sweeping trousers that blur the lines between masculine and feminine energy.

“The collection reimagines evening wear as architecture in motion,” says Ashish N Soni. “For women, sculpted shoulders and cinched waists are softened by draping. For men, sharp tuxedo cuts and architectural jackets reinterpret black-tie dressing with a modern edge. Partnering with R|Elan allows us to push the boundaries of fabric innovation, creating pieces that empower movement with confidence and flair.”

Innovation Meets Elegance with R|Elan

The partnership with R|Elan, Reliance Industries Limited’s cutting-edge fabric technology division, forms the core of this collection. Advanced materials like R|Elan GreenGold, FeelFresh, EcoGold, Kooltex, and SuperFeel transform couture into performance-driven design. The fabrics enhance breathability, drape, and comfort, allowing Ashish’s sharply tailored creations to retain an effortless, wearable fluidity.

“Ashish N Soni’s vision aligns perfectly with our goal of blending innovation and contemporary design,” shares Hemant D. Sharma, President – Polyester, Reliance Industries Limited. “The use of R|Elan brings unmatched luxury and fluidity, positioning this collection as a game-changer in high fashion.”

An Intimate Soirée of Style and Precision

Like the Grand Budapest Hotel itself, the collection is a world of nostalgia and modernity, opulence and order. Every look is an invitation to an intimate soirée where black becomes not just a colour, but a language of confidence, individuality, and quiet power.

With The Soirée at the Grand Budapest Hotel, Ashish N Soni x R|Elan offer a cinematic reminder that true elegance lies not in excess, but in the architecture of restraint.