Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 Begins in Style, Celebrates Rohit Bal’s Legacy in Gurugram
An unforgettable evening celebrating 63 years of his iconic legacy in fashion
Blenders Pride Fashion Tour (BPFT) unveiled its most iconic edition yet, "The One and Only" with a magnificent celebration of the extraordinary life of Rohit Bal at Le Méridien, Gurugram on 1st February. The venue came alive with experiential elements that captured the essence of Rohit Bal's creative universe.
The tour's opening show honored Bal's 63 years with a unique runway presentation featuring 100+ prominent figures from his world. Promising to redefine India's fashion landscape, the tour will showcase the best of fashion, music and entertainment in a series of breathtaking events that inspire pure awe.
From celebrated Chef Suvir Saran’s curation of Kashmir's culinary traditions to soulful music designed by Vibha Saraf and Deveshi Sahgal, the evening was crafted just as Bal would have.
Actor and fashion icon Sonam Kapoor also celebrated the life of Rohit Bal by becoming the showstopper for the special show. To the occasion she said, "It has always been an honour to be Rohit’s muse, donning his extraordinary creations for many years. Being a part of this unique celebration of his legacy at Blenders Pride Fashion Tour has been a true honour and one that will be etched in my memory forever.”
Kartik Mohindra, CMO Pernod Ricard India, said, "This celebration of Rohit Bal’s legacy, was one for the ages. It reflected our long-standing commitment to shining the spotlight on the iconic voices shaping Indian fashion. We’ve had an incredible partnership with Bal over the years, and it was only befitting for the Fashion Tour to celebrate him in a way that truly reflected his impact on the world of fashion. As the tour moves ahead, the upcoming experiences will continue to showcase the evolving face of fashion, as ‘The One and Only’ platform converging innovation and iconicity like never before."
While the curator for the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour Ashish Soni finds it hard to hide his excitement over the response the tour is getting. He expressed his excitement,"The Gurugram edition was a perfect example of the iconic world of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, and the impact it creates with bringing the most remarkable names in fashion & style. As curator of the tour, it’s exciting to see how it continues to take shape as ‘The One and Only’ platform of en vogue experiences.”
Being the partner of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025, FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi has reasons to feel thrilled with the response the event was getting.
FDCI Chairman Sethi expressed his feelings saying,“FDCI couldn’t have been prouder to partner with Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, in creating the most awe-inspiring celebration of Rohit Bal, that beautifully captured his legacy. As two powerhouses in fashion, we’re committed to shaping the future of fashion experiences."
In association with FDCI, Blenders Pride Fashion Tour will celebrate its glamourous and indulgent essence, with some of India’s most sought-after voices in fashion, together with India’s most desirable style icon, which will undoubtedly get the country talking.
Like Gurugram, the tour will create distinct narratives, showcasing unique interpretations of its iconic world in the upcoming events in Chandigarh, Mumbai, Guwahati, and Vizag.
Cities and tour schedule
The tour is headed next to Chandigarh on February 8th, 2025, where designer Kanika Goyal will celebrate the fearless spirit of street fashion through her collection. Kanika Goyal with Jacqueline Fernandez will present an electrifying concept fusing street-style art with the lustre of haute fashion.
In Mumbai, Tarun Tahiliani will showcase a bold fashion spectacle against the city's iconic backdrop, redefining contemporary Indian fashion for the world.
Taking its alluring world-to-boom town cities of Chandigarh, Guwahati, and Vizag, the tour will turn each destination into a groundbreaking milestone that sets the ultimate benchmark for the future of fashion.
In Guwahati, Jaywalking with Tiger Shroff will bring his unique perspective by blending his abstract creativity with the laid-back essence of AT-LEISURE.
In Vizag, Bloni by Akshit Bansal with Tamannaah Bhatia will set the front row to the future, crafting a collision of fashion with futuristic technology.