Sep 10: DLF Luxury Malls’ marquee showcase, Treasury of Trousseau 2026, returned to India’s first and finest luxury shopping destination, DLF Emporio, New Delhi, from 3rd to 5th September. Set against the backdrop of the festive and wedding season, the three-day showcase brought together celebrated designers and leading luxury brands through a series of couture showcases, new collection unveilings, designer interactions and special presentations.
Reflecting the grandeur and richness of India’s wedding and festive season, the showcase brought together couture, design and luxury across an immersive three-day celebration. From statement bridal and occasion wear to new collections and distinctive pieces, the showcase gave brides, grooms, families and shoppers an opportunity to discover, shop and engage with some of the country’s leading designers and luxury brands.
The showcase drew a distinguished mix of fashion, lifestyle, media and cultural personalities across the three days. Among those in attendance were Pushpa Bector, Group Executive Director & Business Head, DLF Retail, and Saurabh Bharara, Vice President and Head, DLF Luxury Malls, alongside leading names from the fashion and design fraternity, including Tarun Tahiliani, Rohit Gandhi, Arpita Mehta, Krésha Bajaj, Namrata Joshipura, Gaurav Gupta, Ranna Gill, Shehnaaz Hussain, Rakshit Singh and Vanraj Zaveri.
The gathering also included Rasna Bhasin, Diya J. Verma, Kanu Sharma, Priya Ahuja, Pernia Qureshi, Arjan Dugal, Sidharth Mahajan and H.E. Sardor Mirzayusupovich Rustambaev, alongside members of the fashion, lifestyle and luxury community.
Also joining the celebrations were Diya Rana, Ambika Jain, Malvika Poddar, Divya Kapur, Shon Randhawa, Geeti Mehra, Kitty Kalra, Mallika Sharma, Ginni Mallik, Shaifali Singh, Sonali Amla, Anand Bhushan, Meghna Syal Chadha and Komal Kapoor Grover.
The celebrations opened with An Afternoon with Patine, an intimate luncheon at Cha Shi, Ground Floor, DLF Emporio, featuring Gulbahar, Patine’s Festive 2026 collection. The collection brings together signature Parsi Gara with chikankari, gota, zardozi and marori in richly crafted ensembles designed for celebrations, weddings and festivities.
Couture, Craft and Conversation with Tarun Tahiliani
Couture, Craft and Conversation with Tarun Tahiliani offered guests an intimate insight into the designer’s creative journey and his approach to couture and craft at Cha Shi.
The Unveiling of Maison Celestial and a Fashion Showcase by Ranna Gill
The evening culminated with The Unveiling of Maison Celestial and a Fashion Showcase by Ranna Gill, held at Café Emporio, Ground Floor. The evening marked the launch of the designer’s new offering, accompanied by a presentation of the collection.
Day Two | 4th September
An Evening Wear Collection Celebration with Gaurav Gupta
The second day featured An Evening Wear Collection Celebration with Gaurav Gupta at the 2nd Floor Atrium. The Evening Wear Collection Fall 26 was showcased in Delhi for the first time following its debut earlier this year.
A Ceremonial Sundowner with Arpita Mehta
A Ceremonial Sundowner with Arpita Mehta at VINCI, 3rd Floor, presented contemporary occasionwear through Ceremonial, the designer’s latest runway collection.
Past, Present and Beyond: A Fashion Showcase by Krèsha Bajaj
The day concluded with Past, Present and Beyond: A Fashion Showcase by Krèsha Bajaj at Café Emporio, Ground Floor, featuring new creations alongside the designer’s signature archival designs.
Day Three | 5th September
An Afternoon of Elegance with Dabiri
The final day opened with An Afternoon of Elegance with Dabiri at VINCI, 3rd Floor, where guests discovered the latest collection, Haathkari. An ode to the art of the hand, the collection reimagines Kalamkari’s storytelling spirit through intricate handwork, with every motif, stitch and embellishment shaped by hand.
A Sundowner with Namrata Joshipura
A Sundowner with Namrata Joshipura at VINCI featured Lumiere, the designer’s Festive 2026 collection, which reimagined tradition for the modern woman.
A Celebration of Crystal & Creation with Baccarat
The Treasury of Trousseau 2026 celebrations culminated with A Celebration of Crystal & Creation with Baccarat, held at Café Emporio, Ground Floor. The soirée celebrated the Maison’s rich heritage and exceptional craftsmanship through an immersive presentation featuring the Elephant Vase in Midnight Blue Crystal. The rare reinterpretation of Baccarat’s Elephant Liquor Cabinet drew from a historic design that won a gold medal at the 1878 Paris World’s Fair and was inspired by Napoleon’s proposed elephant fountain for Place de la Bastille. One example of the limited-edition cabinet is also said to have been commissioned in the 1920s by the Maharaja of Baroda for the Indian Elephant Festival. The new interpretation featured a midnight blue crystal elephant carrying a vase with a Japanese bamboo motif, complemented by finely gilded bronze.
Meet the Designer: Curated Appointments
The showcase also featured a distinguished series of designer appointments and intimate interactions, with Ensemble presenting Pankaj S Heritage’s Toshakhana, Ensemble Prêt featuring Amit Hansraj of Inca’s festive offering, Surekha Jain presenting Celebration Atelier, Satya Paul showcasing Untamed, Festive 2026, and Namrata Joshipura offering guests an opportunity to engage with her Lumiere collection.
Exclusive Brand Offerings
Guests discovered new collections, exclusive launches and distinctive offerings from Patine, Tarun Tahiliani, Arpita Mehta, Krèsha Bajaj, Gaurav Gupta, Ranna Gill, Dabiri, Namrata Joshipura, Falguni Shane Peacock, Anushree Reddy, Satya Paul, Ensemble and Ensemble Prêt, alongside Baccarat’s special presentation.
Falguni Shane Peacock’s Maharani Edit paid tribute to the palaces of Udaipur, where Rajasthani artistry, timeless details and old-world grandeur met contemporary beauty, while Anushree Reddy’s Virah and Rose Archive moved from bridal grandeur to delicate contemporary romance. Satya Paul’s Untamed, Festive 2026 offered a future-forward interpretation of the brand’s iconic prints.
Across all three days, guests experienced a diverse calendar of designer interactions, workshops, in-store pop-ups and personalised retail experiences across DLF Emporio. Outhouse’s ‘In Other Words’ offered a curation of bracelets customisable with individual alphabets, allowing every letter to tell a story. Ensemble presented Pankaj S Heritage’s Toshakhana, a wedding and bridal collection bringing together an extraordinary and rare breadth of Indian craft. Ensemble Prêt’s A New Festive Chapter saw Amit Hansraj of Inca unveil Festive’26, inspired by “something borrowed, something new.”
Surekha Jain’s Celebration Atelier presented timeless embroidery and embellishment techniques on contemporary silhouettes, while Satya Paul’s Untamed, Festive 2026 was accompanied by a Meet the Designer session. Ranna Gill presented an exclusive in-store pop-up featuring Maison Celestial, while Suneet Verma offered 10% off on all orders placed before 1 PM from 3rd to 5th September, including off-the-rack and new pieces.
Guests also discovered exclusive launches and previews from Patine, Gaurav Gupta, Arpita Mehta, Krèsha Bajaj and Dabiri. Patine’s Gulbahar, Arpita Mehta’s Ceremonial and Namrata Joshipura’s Lumiere added further depth to the showcase’s edit of festive, bridal and occasionwear. Falguni Shane Peacock’s Maharani Edit and Anushree Reddy’s Virah and Rose Archive offered further festive, bridal and occasionwear discovery.
With previous editions attracting over 45,000 visitors across three days, Treasury of Trousseau has grown into an established luxury fashion, wedding and festive showcase. Over the years, the platform has featured some of the country’s most celebrated names, including Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Gaurav Gupta, Falguni Shane Peacock, Amit Aggarwal, Bvlgari and Hublot. The showcase has also marked notable milestones, including Bvlgari’s unveiling of its mangal sutra, further adding to its legacy on India’s luxury calendar.
Ms. Pushpa Bector, Group Executive Director & Business Head, DLF Retail, shared her reflections on Treasury of Trousseau 2026:
“There is something deeply special about the season of weddings and celebrations in India; it is a time when every detail carries meaning, from what we wear to what we gift and how we gather. This year’s Treasury of Trousseau brought that sentiment to life through moments of discovery, craftsmanship and celebration.
Seeing guests engage with designers, explore new collections and immerse themselves in the experience was particularly rewarding. The response to this edition has been truly encouraging, and it reinforces our belief in creating spaces where our guests can take their time, discover beautiful things and make every occasion distinctly their own.”
Saurabh Bharara, Vice President and Head, DLF Luxury Malls, added:
“The 2026 edition reflected how the luxury customer is increasingly seeking access, discovery and experiences that extend beyond traditional shopping. With nine distinct showcases, new collection unveilings, designer interactions and experiential programming, Treasury of Trousseau created multiple points of engagement across DLF Emporio. The strong response across the three days reaffirmed the relevance of this format and the role of DLF Luxury Malls in creating platforms that connect discerning consumers with leading names in fashion, design and luxury.”
The 2026 edition of Treasury of Trousseau marked another significant chapter for the showcase, celebrating the many facets of India’s wedding and festive culture through couture, craftsmanship, design and luxury. Across three days at DLF Emporio, the showcase offered an elevated edit of fashion, gifting and experiential discovery, further strengthening its position as a distinctive platform on India’s luxury fashion and wedding calendar.
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