LAKMĒ AND TIRA COME TOGETHER TO PRESENT PÉRO FOR THE OPENING SHOW OF LAKMĒ FASHION WEEK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FASHION DESIGN COUNCIL OF INDIA

The Fashion Design Council of India and Lakmé Fashion Week Opening showcase will be with celebrated fashion house péro in a magnificent confluence of fashion and beauty in the spirit of Dressing up

New Delhi, October 2026: The opening night of Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI will begin with an invitation to step outside the expected. LAKMĒ × Tira will unveil péro’s Spring Summer 2027, bringing together fashion, beauty, craft and imagination for an opening showcase that celebrates the freedom of Dream and dress up.

At the heart of the evening is a coming together of distinct creative worlds, each with its own point of view. péro approaches getting dressed up as a possibility and a way to dream and express oneself, while the LAKMĒ × Tira association brings beauty into the conversation, where fashion inspires and beauty transforms, translating ideas from the runway into new expressions of beauty.  Together, they set the stage for an opening showcase that celebrates the many ways in which fashion and beauty allow individuals to explore and express themselves.

For Spring Summer 2027, péro steps into a world shaped by curiosity and imagination. The collection begins with the idea of a box as a metaphor for the worlds and boundaries we construct around ourselves. Yet a box is ultimately made to be opened. Beyond its edges lies the freedom to dream, explore and discover new possibilities.

The collection takes shape through relaxed silhouettes designed for movement, ease and expression. Nothing is body-bound, gender becomes fluid, colour belongs to everyone and getting dressed becomes an invitation to play. Mixing, layering and experimentation are at the heart of the collection, bringing together péro’s signature craft with a sense of play and imagination.

Speaking on the the opening showcase, Aneeth Arora, Founder & Designer, péro, said, “We are delighted to be the opening show of FDCI x LAKMĒ Fashion Week, and this association will always be special to us. At péro, we have always believed in approaching design with curiosity, craft and a sense of play. It feels wonderful to bring that spirit to the platform with the upcoming presentation.”

Beyond the runway, the opening showcase also marks a significant moment in the LAKMĒ × Tira association, bringing together two leading names in beauty through a collaboration that extends the conversation around beauty, discovery and self-expression. As the Beauty Partner, Tira looks beyond the runway to decode the colours, textures, moods and techniques emerging from fashion and translate them into new avenues for beauty discovery.

The péro opening showcase brings this philosophy to life, with the designer’s distinctive language of craft, colour and experimentation creating a natural canvas for the beauty conversation. Fashion inspires, beauty transforms,  and Tira brings this interplay to life by translating the colours, textures, moods and creative cues of the runway into the next wave of beauty discovery.

Sunanda Khaitan, CMO, Beauty & Wellbeing, HUL, shared, “The opening of Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI has always been an opportunity to set the creative tone for the season and bring fashion and beauty together in new ways. With LAKMĒ × Tira present péro, we are bringing together three complementary strengths: péro’s distinctive, craft-led approach to self-expression, LAKMĒ’s beauty expertise, and Tira’s role in making discovery and experimentation more accessible to today’s beauty consumer. We see a clear shift away from prescriptive ideas of beauty towards a more personal and fluid approach, where consumers want the freedom to explore different looks, moods, and identities. The LAKMĒ 9to5 HYA Glam Range is designed for exactly this kind of versatility, made for that effortless 5 PM glam reset, making beauty intuitive and adaptable to different moments. This partnership allows us to bring that idea to life at the intersection of fashion, beauty and discovery.”

Making its fashion week debut is the new Lakmē 9to5 HYA Glam Range, built around the ‘5PM Glam Reset’ for lives that move seamlessly from workdays into evenings. As part of the collection, the Lakmē 9to5 HYA Glam Lip & Cheek Blush will be launched exclusively on Tira, a versatile, multi-use hydrating lip and cheek blush that delivers a naturally flushed look with a hydrated matte finish.

Speaking about Tira’s association with the opening showcase, Bhakti Modi, CEO & Co-founder, Tira, said, “Fashion and beauty are two powerful forms of self expression. Our association with Lakmē Fashion Week and FDCI brings that intersection to life and lets us show how beauty moves with us, across every moment, mood and role. At Tira, we believe there’s no single way to experience beauty. It’s personal, it’s evolving, and it’s truly For Every You. Through this partnership, we want to inspire everyone to discover, experiment and find their own expression of beauty and style.”

Sunil Sethi, Chairman, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), shared, “The Fashion Design Council and Lakme Fashion Week choose a designer each season for the Opening Show that we feel is pushing forward craft and creativity in Indian fashion. Pero is a brand that consistently delivers the most talked about showcases at the platform. This showcase places a distinctive design voice paired with an exciting convergence of fashion and beauty and makes for a compelling start to our season. We look forward to a grand showcase and welcome Tira to the platform.”

Speaking about the opening showcase, Jaspreet Chandok, Group Vice President, Reliance Brands Limited, said, “The platform has always created space for meaningful collaborations that bring different parts of the fashion and beauty ecosystem together. This association with Tira adds a new dimension to that journey this season, and we are delighted to see it take shape through an opening showcase with péro. Aneeth Arora has built a distinctive design language rooted in craft, imagination and individuality, making péro a fitting voice to lead us into the season. It is a strong coming together of three distinct identities, each bringing its own perspective to the opening night.”

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About House of LAKMĒ :

The House of LAKMĒ, is India’s no.1 colour cosmetics and leading premium skincare brand from Hindustan Unilever Ltd. The brand has been the pioneer of the make up and colour cosmetics in India since 1952 with 1000+ SKUs that push the trendsetting envelope of beauty and fashion. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian consumer’s needs, the House of LAKMĒ  offers a comprehensive beauty experience through its extensive product portfolio, for fashionistas to embrace beauty unapologetically.

For further information, log on to: House Of LAKMĒ

About Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI):

A non-profit organisation, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), is the apex body of fashion design in India, represented by over 400 members. Founded on the premise of promoting, nurturing, and representing the best of fashion and design talent in the country; its prime objective is to propagate the business of fashion. FDCI stays true to its commitment to promote the ‘Make in India’ label as handlooms take centre stage, in a country, whose heritage is soaked in the flavours of indigenous crafts.

For more information, please visit: www.fdci.org

About Reliance Brands:

Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) is a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd and began operations in 2007 with a mandate to launch and build global brands in luxury to premium segments across fashion and lifestyle. Its current portfolio of brand partnerships comprises Armani Exchange, Armani Caffe, Balenciaga, Bally, Bottega Veneta, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Canali, Coach, Diesel, Dune, EA7, Elan Cafe, Emporio Armani, Gas, Giorgio Armani, Hamleys, Hugo Boss, Hunkemoller, Iconix, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, La Martina, Lenscrafters, Manish Malhotra, Michael Kors, Mothercare, Muji, Paul & Shark, Paul Smith, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pret A Manger, Raghavendra Rathore, Salvatore Ferragamo, Satya Paul, Steve Madden, Superdry, Scotch & Soda, Tiffany & Co., Tod’s, Tory Burch, Tumi, Valentino, Versace, Villeroy & Boch, West Elm, Zegna. RBL today operates 1,621 doors split into 934 stores and 687 shop-in-shops in India. In the past five years, RBL has also invested in building and operating homegrown designer brands besides acquiring the iconic British toy retailer Hamleys. Globally, Hamleys has 191 stores across 14 countries.

For more information, please visit: https://relianceretail.com/partner-brands.html

About péro:

Launched in 2009, péro – which means “to wear” in Marwari, a dialect of Rajasthan; draws from the age-old crafts from across the world to create its own unique voice and place. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, péro makes garments for men, women, children (chota péro or little péro) and péro is home (furnishings). The design vocabulary of the brand is lavishly simple and staggeringly complex – quietly transcending boundaries between genders, ages, time, and geographies. Relatable and awkward, unexpected and handmade, péro leans into a mosaic of childhood nostalgia and above all – love. The love for craft, especially textiles, remains a cornerstone for the brand that retails in 35 countries through 350 stores, Including the new péro flagship in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony Market called pérodise.

ABOUT TIRA:

Launched by Reliance Retail, Tira is India’s fastest-growing omni-channel beauty retail platform, reimagining how beauty is discovered and experienced. Seamlessly integrating digital and physical worlds, Tira offers a curated assortment of the finest global and homegrown brands – making it the ultimate destination for all things beauty. With over 20 million app downloads, Tira provides a clutter-free, intuitive interface that allows customers to explore products and access the latest in beauty trends, expert tips, and tutorials. Delivering to over 98% of India’s pincodes, Tira brings beauty closer to every corner of the country.

Our retail stores nationwide are designed to offer an elevated, immersive shopping experience – powered by cutting-edge beauty tech including virtual try-on tools, advanced skin analyzers, and a proprietary “Fragrance Finder.” Expert in-store beauty advisors provide personalized consultations to help each customer meet their unique beauty needs. At Tira, we celebrate beauty in its most elevated form where every touchpoint is crafted to inspire, indulge, and transform the way customers engage with beauty.