Mysore Fashion Week Season 8 Set to Dazzle the City of Palaces

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The historic city of Mysuru, popularly known as the “City of Palaces,” is gearing up for one of its most glamorous annual events. Mysore Fashion Week (MFW) Season 8 will take place from March 13 to March 15, 2026, at the picturesque Silent Shores Resort, Spa & Convention Centre.

Over the years, Mysore Fashion Week has evolved into a major fashion and lifestyle showcase, bringing together renowned designers, emerging talent, top models and fashion enthusiasts. The event has steadily positioned Mysuru on India’s growing fashion map.

A Platform for Designers and Fashion Talent

Helmed by designer and fashion entrepreneur Jayanthi Ballal, Mysore Fashion Week has grown into a dynamic platform that connects designers, brands, models and industry professionals.

The event celebrates both established designers and fresh talent, providing a unique runway for creative expression while also encouraging the next generation of fashion professionals.

Leading Brands Partner With Mysore Fashion Week

Season 8 of Mysore Fashion Week will see several prominent brands joining hands with the event.

Timex comes on board as the Title Partner, while Blenders Pride joins as the Powered By partner and Silent Shores as the Co-Powered By partner.

Other lifestyle collaborators include:

• Instax – Moments Partner

• Sonani Jewels – Jewellery Partner

• Anjali Tater – Hair & Make-up Partner

• Living Space Inc – Design Partner

• JD Institute of Fashion Technology and JD School of Design – Education Partners

Speaking about the collaboration, Deepak Chhabra, Managing Director of Timex Group India Limited, said:

“We are thrilled to be the Title Partner for Mysore Fashion Week Season 8. This collaboration perfectly aligns our heritage of craftsmanship with contemporary fashion. A watch is often the final touch that completes one’s self-expression, and we are excited to showcase how Timex designs complement modern fashion on this vibrant runway.”

Designers to Showcase Stunning Collections

Across the three-day fashion extravaganza, the runway will showcase collections from prominent designers including:

• Rosy Ahluwalia

• Riyaz Ganji

• Rehan Shah

• AynaaWorrld

• Suresh Menon

• Bhargavi Kunam

• Kingshuk Bhadhuri

• Pankaj Soni

Alongside them, emerging designers and young creative talent will also present their work, adding diversity and fresh perspectives to the runway.

Celebrity Showstoppers to Add Star Power

The fashion spectacle will feature a lineup of celebrity showstoppers walking the ramp, including:

• Mannara Chopra

• Ritu Shivpuri

• Anupriya Goenka

• Chaitra J Achar

• Roshni Prakash

• Suraj Gowda

• Aditi Pohankar

Their presence is expected to add glamour and excitement to the runway, drawing fashion lovers and media attention to the event.

Supermodels to Elevate the Runway

Mysore Fashion Week Season 8 will also feature some of India’s leading supermodels, including:

• Iris Maity

• Deepti Gujral

• Anita Kumar

• Rhea Sukheja

• Parul Mishra

• Khushboo Kankan

• Pankhuri Gidwani

Male supermodels such as Vaibhav Maurya, Ubaid Shah, and Faizan Khan will also walk the ramp.

Together, they promise an elevated couture experience for audiences and fashion enthusiasts.

Beyond the Runway: Fashion, Networking and Creativity

Beyond fashion shows, Mysore Fashion Week Season 8 will feature a range of engaging activities including:

• Timex Model Hunt auditions in Mumbai and Bengaluru

• Designer panel discussions

• Brand experience zones

• Exclusive networking events

These activities aim to bring together fashion, lifestyle and luxury experiences under one glamorous umbrella.

Vision Behind Mysore Fashion Week

According to founder Jayanthi Ballal, the event was created to celebrate creativity and provide opportunities for talent from across the country.

She said Mysore Fashion Week was envisioned as a platform that gives designers, models and emerging creative professionals a stage in a culturally rich city like Mysuru.

The event is curated and executed by Blanckanvas Media under the vision of founder Parimal Mehhta.

A Grand Fashion Celebration Awaits

With its impressive lineup of designers, celebrity appearances, supermodels and brand collaborations, Mysore Fashion Week Season 8 promises to be one of the most glamorous fashion events in the region. It also promises to launch some new fashion trends.

As the runway lights up in the City of Palaces, the event will once again celebrate style, creativity and the evolving spirit of Indian fashion.

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