Blenders Pride Fashion Tour Gurugram Celebrates the Legacy of Rohit Bal

Industry Watch | February 3, 2025 | News

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour Gurugram Rohit Bal Fashion Design Council of India

The Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 kicked off its inaugural edition in Gurugram with a spectacular tribute to Rohit Bal, India’s iconic fashion legend. This special celebration honored Rohit’s artistic brilliance, craftsmanship, and visionary influence on Indian couture. The event, in partnership with Rohit Bal, featured stunning showcases, culminating in a grand finale where Sonam Kapoor dazzled as the showstopper.

In collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the tour highlighted Bal’s unique style, love for art, Kashmiri heritage, and larger-than-life persona. The evening was beautifully curated with spaces designed by Sumant Jayakrishnan, inspired by Bal’s signature motifs, Kashmiri cuisine by Chef Suvir Saran, and soulful music by Vibha Saraf and Deveshi Sahgal—perfectly reflecting Bal’s essence.

Over 100 of Bal’s closest friends from fashion, Bollywood, and media graced the runway, including Kalyani Chawla, Varun Bahl, Rajiv Makhni, Madhur Bhandarkar, JJ Valaya, Rahul Dev, Mugdha Godse, Esha Gupta, Malini Ramani, Vijender Singh, and more. Their presence, along with powerful visuals of Bal’s life, filled the space with heartfelt emotions, creating an unforgettable tribute on an iconic runway.

Kartik Mohindra, Chief Marketing Officer, Pernod Ricard India said, "This celebration of Rohit Bal’s legacy, was one for the ages. It reflected our long-standing commitment to shining the spotlight on the iconic voices shaping Indian fashion. We’ve had an incredible partnership with Bal over the years, and it was only befitting for the Fashion Tour to celebrate him in a way that truly reflected his impact on the world of fashion. As the tour moves ahead, the upcoming experiences will continue to showcase the evolving face of fashion, as ‘The One and Only’ platform converging innovation and iconicity like never before."

Sonam Kapoor said, "It has always been an honour to be Rohit’s muse, donning his extraordinary creations for many years. Being a part of this unique celebration of his legacy at Blenders Pride Fashion Tour has been a true honour and one that will be etched in my memory forever.”

Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI said, “FDCI couldn’t have been prouder to partner with Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, in creating the most awe-inspiring celebration of Rohit Bal, that beautifully captured his legacy. As two powerhouses in fashion, we’re committed to shaping the future of fashion experiences."

The Fashion Tour is now headed to Chandigarh on February 8, 2025, where designer Kanika Goyal’s Street luxe fashion will collide with glamourous edge of Jacqueliene Fernandez and thumping beats by Harrdy Sandhu and Hari-Sukhmani.  

In collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the tour highlighted Bal’s unique style, love for art, Kashmiri heritage, and larger-than-life persona.

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