On September 23, Vogue India’s Forces of Fashion in association with Rabanne held its awards gala at JW Marriott Juhu. The evening marked the finale of a five-day exhibit at Nilaya Anthology in Lower Parel, Mumbai, which explored the intersection of fashion and architecture through installations by 39 designers. The ceremony honoured industry leaders, trailblazers and tastemakers who continue to shape the fashion landscape. But more importantly, it was a night to experiment and wear your personal style on your sleeve, literally.

Guests arrived in their Monday-through-Sunday best, turning the green carpet into a runway of its own. Textures collided—silk, sequins, tulle, organza, velvet—while colour palettes ran from jewel tones and pastels to gleaming metallics and neutrals. Some reached into archives and others proudly wore their own creations to Forces of Fashion 2025.

To cap the night off, all attendees and awardees raised a toast courtesy of Grey Goose Vive Le Voyage and left with a curated selection of Moroccanoil goodies.