Sufi is an unconventional theme to pick to showcase a resort wear wedding collection. But at designer Mahima Mahajan’s showcase, ‘Fanah’, presented on Day 4 of Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, the designer melds the world of fashion and philosophy. “In Sufi philosophy, fanā is the dissolution of the self in love or the divine, a state of pure release. Our collection captures that same weightlessness and freedom, both physically and emotionally,” she says in our conversation post show.
The collection featuring 25 ethereal ensembles, including the showstopper outfit worn by style icon Vaani Kapoor, portrayed a story of emotional transcendence. Attuned to the state of emotional release, models started to walk the runway in flowy silhouettes such as light-weight lehengas, printed floral corsets with lehenga skirts, Y2K co-ords, draped skirts, gowns and embellished jackets over pants all dipped in marshmallow hues of baby pink, green, periwinkle blue, as well as jewel-tones of green, red, and rouge amongst others.
The making of ‘Fanah’
The ensembles were punctuated with Mahajan’s signature florals, delicate embroidery, and soft textures. “The collection is brought to life through a delicate interplay of silk organza and georgette which I chose for their ethereal lightness and graceful movement. These fluid textiles mirror the collection’s core philosophy of softness, surrender, and transcendence. The edit also features a dreamy blend of pastels like blush pink, amber yellow, jade green, and lilac balanced by rich jewel tones like forest green and royal red,” she tells us on the collection that felt both timeless and current.
Each ensemble came alive with intricate handwork like glass beads, mirror accents, cutdana, sequins, and custom acrylic details, catching the light in a hypnotic shimmer as the circular revolving stage drew all eyes to the models at its centre. “The embroidery is intentionally delicate, almost whispered, allowing the textures to feel like they’re emerging from within the fabric rather than sitting atop it,” the designer shared.
The collection saw a huge round of applause as Vaani Kapoor descended on the runway in a pastel pink floral embroidered lehenga that felt feather-light in touch. Mahajan shared that Kapoor was a natural choice for the showcase. “Vaani Kapoor embodies elegance with ease, strength with softness, and a kind of quiet confidence that doesn’t need to shout to be seen. Just like our designs, she carries both structure and fluidity
with effortless grace. Her presence on the ramp mirrors what ‘Fanah’ stands for: a woman who is grounded yet ethereal, contemporary yet deeply connected to something timeless. Vaani doesn’t just wear an outfit, she becomes part of its story.”
In and out of wedding trends
As the collection showcased many resort-wedding ensembles, we asked Mahajan on wedding wear trends that will rule this season. “Today’s wedding wardrobes are all about lightness, structure, and ease. Think weightless lehengas with delicate embroidery, pre-draped sarees with corset blouses, and cinched silhouettes that offer both shape and comfort. For women, structured yet effortless outfits with belts, playful prints, and pastel-meets-jewel tone palettes are defining the new bridal mood while heavy, voluminous lehengas and over-embellished outfits are on their way out. For men, stiff sherwanis are being replaced by softer, breathable layers with subtle embellishment and a focus on fluid tailoring.”
With ‘Fanah’, Mahajan just served that — a new celebration code where couture meets comfort.
