Where Fashion Meets Fantasy: BTFW2025 – A Grand Showcase at Fairmont Hotel, Mumbai
Samira Habitats’ Bombay Times Fashion Week 2025 was nothing short of a couture carnival — an electrifying four-day affair that blended timeless elegance with contemporary boldness. Held at the lavish Fairmont Hotel, Mumbai, the event unfolded like a visual symphony of innovation, artistry, and cultural storytelling. From legendary designers to rising stars, and celebrity showstoppers to next-gen prodigies, every moment radiated glamour, vision, and pure fashion magic.
Curtain Raiser: Neeta Lulla’s Regal Overture Steals the Spotlight
The festivities began with a majestic prologue by Neeta Lulla, a true luminary in Indian fashion. Her collection, rooted in heritage and embellished with modern sophistication, captivated the audience with royal textures and structured drapes. Taking the evening a notch higher were celebrated personalities Taha Shah Badussha, Nitanshi Goel, Sandeep Soparkar, and Shanthi Priya, whose showstopper moments brought theatrical flair and emotional depth to the runway.
Day 1: Tradition Reimagined & Youthful Brilliance
From the poised elegance of Swatti Kapoor to the playful energy of Pink Porcupine by Ankit Satam, Day 1 was a vibrant fusion of craftsmanship and freshness. Stars like Kritika Kamra, Aaditi Pohankar, and Sonali Kulkarni lent grace and gravitas to their respective designers’ visions. Niyara India’s structured silhouettes and Navyaas by Liva’s eco-conscious ethos brought depth to the evening, while Cherie D’s concept-driven collection, featuring Palak Tiwari, closed the day with compelling energy.
Day 2: Statement Stories and Global Glamour
Day 2 embodied diversity — from Milind Soman’s magnetic presence at Rudralife to Shantanu Maheshwari and Avneet Kaur’s dynamic dual walk for Inhale Exhale. House of Muskaan Singh paid homage to femininity, while Aynaa World by Shweta, with Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, fused cultural roots with global appeal. The standout? Mouni Roy’s ethereal performance for Tea Culture of the World x Nitya Bajaj — a theatrical, story-led runway that became the talk of the town.
Day 3: Drama, Elegance, and a Showstopping Finale
The final day sparkled with innovation and soul. From Gauahar Khan’s opening walk for Padm by Roopa to Rakul Preet Singh’s fluid elegance for Nishtha Bansal, each showcase was a celebration of personal expression. NIF Global, Vashi wowed audiences with trend-forward designs by student stars Abhishek Kumar and Aditi Chopra, culminating in a high-energy, head-turning appearance by Shiv Thakare, whose bold runway strut earned rapturous applause.
Menswear took center stage with Raymond’s Chairman’s Collection, redefining masculine chic with Ranveer Brar and Gautam Singhania. Finally, Samira Habitats x Shyamal & Bhumika closed the fashion week with ethereal bridal couture — with Khushi Kapoor as a radiant showstopper, leaving the audience spellbound.
Reflections from the Runway:
Sameer Sainani, COO of Optimal Media Solutions, summed it up best: “Bombay Times Fashion Week 2025 continues to be a celebration of style, creativity, and self-expression. This year showcased bold innovation and individuality, bringing the entire fashion community together in a truly remarkable way.”
Samir A. Nerurkar, Founder of Samira Habitats, shared: “Our partnership with Bombay Times Fashion Week reflects a mutual vision of luxury and identity. At Samira Habitats, we believe fashion and living spaces mirror one another — both are expressions of who we are.”
Aarti Notiyal, Director at Bubble Communication, added: “This edition took the fashion week experience to another level. At Bubble, we’re all about making narratives immersive — and BTFW 2025 was not just seen, it was felt.”
The Legacy of Style Lives On with the Bombay Times Fashion Week 2025 which was a cultural moment…A sensory journey through textures, techniques, and trends that reminded us fashion isn’t only about what we wear — it’s about how we feel, express, and evolve. As the lights dimmed on the final show, one thing was certain: the future of Indian fashion is radiant, inclusive, and unafraid to dream bigger.
