Art, Aura, and Adornment: Rahul Mishra’s Paris Collection Echoes Sufi Serenity

Check out Rahul Mishra’s latest collection at Paris Couture Week: 

On the opening day of Paris Couture Week, renowned Indian designer Rahul Mishra unveiled his captivating collection, Becoming Love, at the historic Collège des Bernardins in Paris. 

Rahul Mishra’s latest couture collection, Becoming Love, delves into the seven stages of love, drawing profound inspiration from Sufi philosophy. The mesmerizing haute couture presentation also pays homage to the works of Austrian symbolist artist Gustav Klimt, evident in the use of golden threads, curved net structures, and halo-like motifs that adorned many of the ensembles.

Among the many models who graced the runway, Lisa Haydon made a striking appearance at Rahul Mishra’s show, donning a sheer corset dress adorned with delicate floral embroidery and shimmering sequins. Her look beautifully captured the ethereal spirit and emotional depth of the Becoming Love collection.

A model walks the runway in a creation by Rahul Mishra during the Women’s Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2025–26 show in Paris. Speaking to Elle magazine, the designer revealed that the collection explores the seven stages of love—from attraction to transcendence—drawing inspiration from Sufi mysticism and classical art forms, weaving emotion into every thread.

The collection, showcased as part of the Women’s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025–26 show, concluded with Rahul Mishra taking the stage to acknowledge the audience, marking another celebrated chapter in his Paris Couture journey.

Making its third consecutive appearance at Paris Couture Week, Tanishq joined hands with fashion designer Rahul Mishra for a truly one-of-a-kind showcase. Setting a new benchmark on the global runway, Tanishq unveiled its exquisite collection, Radiance in Rhythm — a tribute to contemporary craftsmanship and the timeless brilliance of natural diamonds.

Each statement jewellery piece seamlessly complemented Rahul Mishra’s Fall Couture collection, Becoming Love. The result was a luxurious interplay of carats and couture, elevated with an array of precious and semi-precious gemstones including emeralds, citrine, aquamarine, tsavorite, malachite, tanzanite, and amethyst