Kartik Kumra presented his latest FW26 collection for Kartik Research at Paris Fashion Week, his second show on the official men’s calendar. This season guests were welcomed to French style salons, seats wrapped in Kantha fabric, and rooms lined with handmade Jaipur Rugs. Kartik’s signature Neroli scent, found in his boutiques in both New York and Delhi wafted through the rooms as guests arrived.
Key Looks included: Hand embroidered Crash Kantha and Palampore Patchwork overcoats, Block Printed blazers and flight jackets, indigo dyed patchwork trousers, pleated trousers while shirts and jackets were ornamented with paisley embroidery and silver chintz details. This season the designer presented 36 looks total, including 30 men’s looks and 6 women’s looks, further elaborating his growing womenswear offering.
SHOW CREDITS
CREATIVE DIRECTION by Kartik Kumra
STYLING by Julie Ragolia
HAIR by Matt Mulhall
MAKEUP by Hind Sousan
RUGS by Jaipur Rugs
CASTING by Ben Grimes
RUNWAY IMAGERY by Remi Procurer
PRODUCTION by Experiential H
DRESS SHOES by Manolo Blahnik
SOCKS by Bresciani
SNEAKER COLLABORATION with Converse
MUSIC by Lapgan