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The celebrated Indian couturier presents a special couture showcase in collaboration with Amrapali Jewels at London's historic Royal Automobile Club, bringing Indian craftsmanship and contemporary design to an international audience.
Anamika Khanna presented a special couture showcase in London as part of the UK–India Creative Circle’s Diwali celebration, held on Friday, 30 October 2026, at the historic Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall. Presented in collaboration with Amrapali Jewels, the showcase brought together the distinct design sensibilities of Indian couture and jewellery.
Known for her distinctive approach to Indian fashion, Anamika Khanna has built a design language that brings together traditional Indian craftsmanship and contemporary silhouettes. Her work explores the relationship between heritage and modernity, combining intricate detailing, texture and artistic expression with a fresh approach to couture. Over the years, she has continued to reinterpret Indian craft traditions through her own design sensibility, bringing them into a contemporary fashion context.
The London presentation offered an opportunity to bring her couture to an international audience, placing Indian design and craftsmanship within a wider conversation around global fashion and creative exchange. The showcase also marked a coming together of two Indian creative houses, with Amrapali Jewels' distinctive jewellery complementing Khanna's couture.
Speaking about the showcase, Anamika Khanna, Fashion Designer, said:
“Diwali has always been a celebration of light, beauty, craftsmanship and new beginnings, and I was delighted to be able to bring my work to London as part of this very special evening. For me, fashion is a powerful way of telling stories and connecting cultures, and this collaboration with the UK–India Creative Circle, alongside the artistry and jewellery of Amrapali, is a wonderful expression of that connection. It was a special moment to celebrate with an audience that represents the extraordinary creative relationship between India and the UK.”
Speaking about the collaboration, Tarang Arora, CEO and Creative Director of Amrapali Jewels, said:
Tarang Arora, CEO and Creative Director of Amrapali Jewels, said, “At Amrapali, jewellery has always been a way of preserving and expressing the many stories that make up India's cultural heritage. Our craft draws from centuries of tradition, yet continues to evolve through the way we interpret it for contemporary audiences. Collaborating with Anamika Khanna in London offered an opportunity to bring these traditions into conversation with a distinctive couture language. It was a celebration of the creativity and craftsmanship that India has to offer, and of how our heritage can find resonance with audiences across the world.”
The presentation formed part of UKICC's annual Diwali celebration, which brought together leading voices from fashion, luxury, music, media, business and culture. Hosted by Dr R. Sri Ram, Founder and Executive Chair of the UK–India Creative Circle, the evening celebrated the creative relationship between the two countries through fashion, jewellery and music.
The evening also featured a specially curated musical performance by The London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), which presented classical music for string quartet alongside arrangements of songs by Indian composer A.R. Rahman. The celebrations continued with a contemporary DJ set presented by Club Blue, powered by British rapper, producer and artist Lancey Foux featuring Asian DJ Kizzi and DJ Amari.
