The capital witnessed a dazzling celebration of fashion, culture, and creativity as The Raymond Shop presented the second edition of the ELLE Style Awards 2025 at The Leela Palace, New Delhi. The event brought together India’s most stylish designers, changemakers, and entertainers, cementing its reputation as one of the country’s most prestigious style milestones.
After a groundbreaking debut last year, the 2025 edition raised the bar higher with a star-studded evening that honoured innovation, inclusivity, and individuality in fashion. Curated by a jury of industry stalwarts, the awards highlighted how Indian style today effortlessly marries heritage with global relevance.
The Night’s Biggest Winners
The evening paid tribute to both legendary creators and emerging disruptors who are shaping the future of Indian fashion:
- ELLE Global Impact in Design: Rahul Mishra
- ELLE Designer of the Year, Male: David Abraham, Rakesh Thakore & Kevin Nigli (Abraham & Thakore)
- ELLE Designer of the Year, Female: Mriga Kapadia & Amrit Kumar (NorBlack NorWhite)
- ELLE Creator of Icons: Karan Torani
- ELLE Photographer of the Year: Pranoy Sarkar
- ELLE Fashion Influencer of the Year, Male: Prateek Chauhan
- ELLE Fashion Influencer of the Year, Female: Prerna Massey
- ELLE Next Gen Indian Designer of the Year: Harshna Kandhari & Mannat Sethi (Graine)
- ELLE Best Dressed, Male: Kunal Rawal
- ELLE Best Dressed, Female: Kiran Rao
- ELLE Fashion Impact: Arshna Raj (Stoique)
- ELLE Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year: Akshat Bansal (B L O N I)
- ELLE Style & Substance: Shalini Passi
- ELLE Style Icon, Male: Vijay Varma
- ELLE Global Entertainer: Jacqueline Fernandez
- ELLE Rising Star: Ahan Shetty
- ELLE Powerhouse Performer: Jonita Gandhi
- ELLE Face to Watch: Ibrahim Ali Khan
- ELLE Stylish Businessman: Aman Gupta
- ELLE Gen Next Star: Tanya Maniktala
- ELLE Digital Disruptor: Ankush Bahuguna
- ELLE People’s Choice Designer: Aarti Vijay Gupta
- ELLE Emerging Designer of the Year: Smita Srinivas
From Shalini Passi’s Style & Substance Award to Akshat Bansal’s recognition as Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year, the night celebrated how style today is not just about aesthetics, but also about impact, storytelling, and innovation.
What stood out at the ELLE Style Awards 2025 was the message that style is now a cultural force – transcending clothes to celebrate individuality, artistry, and India’s growing influence on the global fashion map.
As the curtains closed, one thing was clear: the future of Indian fashion is brighter, bolder, and more inclusive than ever.
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