Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Shantnu & Nikhil Debut Womenswear at Moscow Fashion Week
Shantnu & Nikhil, known for menswear, launched their womenswear line, Armouré, at Moscow Fashion Week.
This debut marked their first international showcase.
The collection, inspired by the 1930s, featured bold colors, embellishments, and draping.
They aimed to show that Indian couture can be part of global fashion, not limited by geography.
The designers hope to prove that Indian design can be modern and rooted in Indian culture.
Shantnu & Nikhil see this as part of India's cultural presence on the world stage and plan to build a permanent women's line.
Shantnu & Nikhil debuted their womenswear line, Armouré, at Moscow Fashion Week.
The designers were the only Indian representatives at the event.
The collection, inspired by the 1930s, featured bold colors, embellishments, and draping.
The duo sees their debut as part of India’s cultural soft power.
The designers plan to expand into a permanent womenswear line.
- Who
- Designers Shantnu & Nikhil
- What
- Launched their womenswear line, Armouré, at Moscow Fashion Week
- When
- September 1
- Where
- Moscow, Russia at Zaryadye Park
- Why
- To showcase Indian couture globally and expand into womenswear
- Designers
- Shantnu & Nikhil
- Event
- Moscow Fashion Week
- Womenswear Line
- Armouré
- Debut Location
- Zaryadye Park, Moscow
- Inspiration
- 1930s era, paradox
- Menswear Foundation
- Structure, rebellion, drapery