What: Sustainable collection of maxi gowns, layered dresses and jackets for women

USP: Designed by Aakansha Agrawal, the collection celebrates the free spirit of a modern woman. It is a mix of contemporary designs along with flowy western silhouettes in gingham weaves and stripes which are crafted exclusively out of organic fabrics like cotton, ikat, mul-mul and linen. The collection is a perfect blend of art, craft and textile.

Price: Rs 1,500 onwards

Available: On gulaalcreations.com

About Gulaal Creation: The brand by designer Aakansha Agrawal showcases an undying love for colours through the designs. The brand stands for sustainability and thrives on the ideology of comfortable clothing for the women of today. At Gulaal, roots are important and hence organic cotton is the only choice of fabric.

What: Autumn-winter collection for women

USP: The glamorous collection is fancy and has a colourful warm elegance with an edgy twist and modern take. The minimalistic spice in styles is inspired by folk with a touch of global fashion, representing a sublime mix of jacquards, decorative beading, textural trims, chenille knitting effect and lavish sequin embroideries. The colour palette is rich and vivid covering hues of burnt orange, burgundies, purples, deep blue and pink.

The experimental technique of symmetrical 3D patterns offers a new take on contemporary fashion. While eastern folkloric influences dominate the day-wear range, evening-wear is chic and dressier.

Price: Rs 1,599-4,699

Available: At + 250 EBOs, over 1100 MBOs across India and on wforwomen.com

About W: The brand owned by TCNS clothing Co Pvt Ltd is a mirror for the new age Indian women who are rooted at home and take on the world with panache, playing myriad of roles with élan and taking on the challenges in her stride. With a unique design sensibility, the Indian salwar-kameez was transformed into its chic and urban yet comfortable form.

What: Wedding collection for men

USP: The collection is opulent and royal, creating a regal and resplendent look. Adding meaningfulness to the idea of unorganised dressing, it highlights the importance of structure and fit. The assortment comprises appealing classy sherwanis, elegant bandhgalas, linen waist coats and versatile jawahar jacket in detailed hand embroidery. The silhouettes, inspired by the regal era are designed for modern day weddings. A beautiful mix of colours like orange, red, neutral tones like midnight blue, shades of grey, charcoal and black symbolise the authority and affluence of the collection.

Price: On request

Available: Surbhi Pansari store in Kolkata

About Surbhi Pansari: The designer specialising in menswear, offers a quirky mix of fashion. She encourages men to change their fashion outlook from mundane and monotonous to spirited and bold, allowing them to create their own style statement.

What: Occasion wear collection for women

USP: The collection includes printed cocktail saris, asymmetric cape tops and blouses with plush faux feathers, exaggerated tassels and fringe detailing, flared trousers and opulent printed skirts. The colour palette covers hues from vivid red, pink, yellow to subtle shades of lilac and white apart from ivory, charcoal black and grey.

Price: Rs 12,000-30,000

Available: On ridhimehra.com

About Ridhi Mehra: After graduating from NIFT and the School of Management at the University of Nottingham, Delhi-based designer Ridhi Mehra started her eponymous label in 2012. She follows a minimalist yet effective design philosophy, working with solid colours and floral embroidery. She has brought together western influences to Indian garments, thus creating her signature contemporary Indian wear.

What: Winter collection for women

USP: The collection brings best of trendy designer-wear clothes with an edgy urban vibe. It is well-crafted and is embellished with sequins, slogans, patches and prints. Elegant tops, fitted trousers and leggings, which are formals, separate with ruffles and floral prints, are stylish yet practical for an effortless work to leisure transition. For the evening look, one can also go for shimmer, shine and metallic outfits. Soft knits, camo print bombers and leather jackets complete the whole look.

Price: Rs 649 onwards

Available: Max Fashion stores across India and on maxfashion.in

About Max Fashion: The brand belonging to the Landmark Group has pioneered the concept of ‘Latest fashion at great prices’, thereby offering the discerning shopper a vast choice with international fashion and quality. It offers apparel, footwear and accessories that are of the latest fashion trends.