Namrata Joshipura's OBSIDIAN brings metallic jumpsuits to Lakmé Fashion Week
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Namrata Joshipura showed OBSIDIAN, a black-and-metallic eveningwear line led by jumpsuits, at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI in Delhi on October 16, 2026.
What Happened
Designer Namrata Joshipura showed her new collection, OBSIDIAN, at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) on the night of Friday, October 16, 2026. The show, scheduled for 9:30 pm at The Runway, Taj Palace, New Delhi, was presented by the smartphone maker OPPO, which made its debut as a presenting partner at the event. The collection was built around black and metallic finishes, with the designer's long jumpsuits at its centre, and content creator Sakshi Sindwani drew the loudest cheers when she walked the runway in one of the looks. The fashion week runs from October 13 to 18, 2026.
Key Facts
- Namrata Joshipura presented OBSIDIAN on October 16, 2026, at The Runway, Taj Palace, New Delhi.
- The show was part of Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, which runs from October 13 to 18, 2026.
- OPPO presented the show; the company's announcement described it as its debut at the event.
- The collection explored black against metallics, with sculptural silhouettes and fluid movement, according to the label's announcement.
- Elongated jumpsuits were the core of the line, alongside sculpted evening pieces.
- Embellishment included three-dimensional surface work, embroidery, metallic threads and sculptural florals, the label said.
- Content creator Sakshi Sindwani walked in the show and drew the loudest response from the audience.
Why It Matters
OBSIDIAN sits in eveningwear and occasion dressing outside the bridal market. Its focus on jumpsuits and sculpted evening silhouettes, rather than lehengas or sarees, speaks to a growing group of buyers who want cocktail and party clothes from Indian labels that compete with international ready-to-wear.
The show also says something about how fashion weeks are now funded. A technology brand presenting a designer's show is a sign that fashion is a marketing platform for companies far beyond clothing and beauty. For designers, especially independent women-led labels, such partnerships can pay for the high cost of staging a show, which includes models, production, lighting and venue, and bring a larger audience through the partner's own channels.
The casting of a content creator rather than a film star as the most talked-about walk also reflects a shift. Creators with large social media followings now carry real influence over what young women buy, and labels increasingly use them to reach shoppers who follow fashion on their phones rather than in magazines.
The evening fell on a busy day for women designers at the Delhi edition. The same day's programme listed PRAMA by Pratima Pandey, Sanjukta Dutta and Anushree Reddy's MAYA with Lakmé Salon, among others, showing how strongly women-led labels are represented on the calendar.
Impact
Short-term: Buyers and stylists attending the week will judge whether OBSIDIAN's metallic jumpsuits and evening pieces suit the festive and party season that runs from Diwali to the New Year, when demand for occasion wear peaks.
Long-term: Brand-presented shows are likely to become more common, giving independent designers another way to pay for runway presentations. The growing role of creators on the ramp may also change how labels plan launches and measure their reach.
Who is affected: Women designers and their workshops, embroidery and surface-craft artisans, buyers of Indian occasion wear, and young shoppers who discover fashion through social media creators.
Key Takeaway
Namrata Joshipura's OBSIDIAN, shown on October 16, 2026, at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI in Delhi, centred on metallic jumpsuits and evening wear and was presented by OPPO.
Questions and Answers
What did Namrata Joshipura show at Lakmé Fashion Week 2026?
She presented OBSIDIAN, a collection built on black and metallic finishes with elongated jumpsuits and sculpted evening pieces, on October 16, 2026, at The Runway, Taj Palace, New Delhi.
Who presented Namrata Joshipura's show?
The smartphone maker OPPO presented the show, which its announcement described as the company's debut at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI.
Who walked for Namrata Joshipura at Lakmé Fashion Week?
Content creator Sakshi Sindwani walked in the show and drew the loudest cheers from the audience.
When does Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 end?
The Delhi edition runs from October 13 to October 18, 2026.
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