Marathi Fashion Week

Marathi Fashion Week is a dedicated platform to celebrate, preserve, and promote Maharashtrian art, heritage, and fashion. It brings together traditional textiles, indigenous crafts, and contemporary design ideas to showcase how Maharashtra’s fashion landscape has evolved over time.

Conceptualised by Brand Maratha, Marathi Fashion Week is not limited to empowering one specific community. The vision is inclusive and authentic, to highlight the richness of this land, its artisans, its textiles, and its cultural legacy, while encouraging fresh interpretations and modern storytelling through fashion.

Date:

28th April : Inauguration and Brand Sanman Awards

30th April – 1 May : Fashion Shows

Venue:

P. L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy
Prabhadevi, Mumbai

The idea of ​​Marathi Fashion Week

• A global platform for Maharashtra’s traditional textile & art
• Recognition and opportunities for local artisans
• A powerful platform for designers
• Presenting culture in a modern narrative style

Who can Participate?

• Designers who work on a collection inspired by Maharashtra, its textiles, artisans, culture, and heritage.

The show features

• Professional runway models with strong show experience
• Experienced mentors, creative heads, stylists, graphic designers, and sound designers from the fashion industry

Collection Requirements

• Designers must present a minimum of 15 outfits + showstopper look
• Designers may opt for sponsored shows
• Showstoppers can be: Selected from our curated panel OR Brought by the designer (final approval rests with the Show Runner)

Selection Guidelines

• Designers must share why they wish to be a part of Marathi Fashion Week
• The collection must clearly reflect Marathi / Maharashtrian textiles, heritage, or cultural elements
• Designers should submit: Portfolio, artwork, images, or any existing work
• One-to-one discussion with the Show Director

Showcasing Fees

• 3 Designer Show: ₹35,000/-
• 2 Designer Show: ₹50,000/-
• Solo Show: ₹65,000/-

Any additional décor requirements beyond the standard LED setup will be charged separately to the designer.

Selection Process

As part of the selection process for the upcoming edition of Marathi Fashion Week, designers are invited to submit a conceptual presentation inspired by the rich textile and cultural heritage of Maharashtra.

This stage is designed to understand your creative vision, storytelling ability, and design sensibility.

Creative Direction

Your collection must incorporate a strong heritage element reflecting Maharashtra’s legacy. This may be interpreted through:

• Indigenous textiles and traditional weaves
• Regional embroideries and craft techniques
• Maharashtrian jewellery or accessories
• Cultural narratives, rituals, architecture, or history

A conceptual story rooted in Maharashtrian identity

The interpretation may be contemporary, couture, experimental, or traditional.
However, the essence of Maharashtra must be clearly articulated through your design language.

Submission Requirements

• Mood Board : Create a visual direction representing a collection of 12–15 looks.
• Concept Presentation (PDF Format Preferred)Your presentation should include:

1. • Inspiration / Concept Note
   • Storytelling narrative
   • Silhouettes & garment structures
   • Fabric selection
   • Surface techniques or craftsmanship details
   • Styling direction (jewellery, hair, accessories, etc.)
   • Colour palette

Please note:

Designers are not required to present the exact submitted collection on the runway. This submission is solely to evaluate conceptual clarity and creative approach.

Timeline

• Submission Deadline: 2nd March
• Selection Announcement: 10th March
• Shortlisted designers will then proceed with participation formalities and collection development.

Contact

official@marathifashionweek.com

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