Mumbai’s fashion elite gathered in full splendour for the opening night of Global India Couture Week (GICW) Mumbai, where celebrated designer Rohit Verma unveiled his breathtaking collection, Mystical Garden. With the city’s glitterati and couture lovers filling the venue, the evening set a new benchmark in glamour, style, and storytelling through fashion.
Dazzling Showstoppers and Star Power
The show was nothing short of spectacular, featuring 101 models who transformed the ramp into a fantasy world inspired by bioluminescent flora, celestial fireflies, and the divine energy of forgotten deities. The runway shimmered with ethereal silhouettes, luminous fabrics, and intricate embroidery — each creation carrying the aura of myth, memory, and imagination. The audience was transported into Verma’s dreamlike narrative, where every garment told a story and every step evoked magic.
The highlight of the evening was the stunning presence of Diana Penty and Maniesh Paul, who took to the runway as the showstoppers, exuding unmatched elegance and charm. Adding to the fantasy, Anuradha Garg (Mr. Globe 2025) and Pooja Walia (Mr. Globe Curve 2025) walked the ramp in Verma’s couture, radiating confidence and redefining beauty standards.
The runway also featured prominent faces including Anupama Verma, Aditi Govitrikar, Mrudula Choudhary, Sucheta Sharma, Seema Shetty, Sarah Afreen Khan, Vahbiz Dorabjee, Reshma Bombaywala and many more, each bringing Verma’s vision of a mystical world alive.
Rohit Verma on His Inspiration shared :
“Mystical Garden is my canvas of dreams. I wanted to transport people into a parallel universe where fashion becomes an expression of poetry and spirituality. Each silhouette is inspired by the glow of bioluminescent flora, the dance of celestial fireflies, and the divine energy of forgotten deities. Through this collection, I wish to remind the world that beauty is not only what we see, it is what we feel, what we imagine, and what we dare to dream. Mystical Garden is my heartfelt attempt to make every garment a living tale of love, fantasy, and light.”
A Star-Studded Guestlist
Off the runway, the glamour quotient soared with the presence of Poonam Dhillon, Akansha Puri, Shiv Thakare, Falaq Naz, Vikas Gupta, Gurpreet Kaur Chadha, Pankaj Kharbanda, Manav, Amit Khanna, Nisha Rao, Dr. Jaspinder Narula, Kainat Khan, Subuhi Joshi, Smita Gondkar, Rakesh Paul, Donal Bisht, Rema Lahiri, Abhay Vakil, Manik Soni, Ruby Bhatia, Pratik Sehajpal, Yuvika Chaudhary, Rajiv Rodh, Lucky Morani, Mohammad Morani, Urvashi Dholakia, Bobby Darling, Gulfam Khan, Nivedita Basu, Fahmaan Khan, Deepshika Nagpal, Sargam Singh, Madurima Nigam, Indresh Malik, Arfeen Khan, Aneel Murarka, Priyanka Tewari, Tannaz Irani, Bakhtiyaar Irani, Jasmit Kaur and many more from Mumbai’s fashion and entertainment circles. The front row sparkled with fashionistas, actors, and influencers, making it a true who’s who of the city.
The fantasy was further enhanced with styling by Rehan Shah, while Visesh Jewels added a touch of opulence through statement jewellery. Luxe handbags from Exotic Collections and dramatic headgear by Nifvashi accentuated the looks. The set, designed by Incredible Garden Art, recreated an enchanting forest, perfectly complementing the couture’s mystical narrative.
With Mystical Garden, Rohit Verma once again proved why he is regarded as a true master of couture storytelling. The opening night of GICW Mumbai wasn’t just a fashion showcase — it was an immersive lifestyle experience, where Mumbai’s glittering crowd, breathtaking couture, and star-studded glamour converged into one unforgettable evening.
The Global India Couture Week is ready to serve couture and culture from September 18th to 21st, 2025, at the ultra-chic Nesco Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
