Blenders Pride Fashion Tour Hosts a Spectacular Fashion Extravaganza in Gurugram with Iconic Designer Rohit Bal
Gurugram : The world of fashion, glamour, and celebrations came alive at the inaugural edition of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2025 in Gurugram. This grand event was a tribute to the extraordinary life of India’s true fashion icon, Rohit Bal. The remarkable partnership with Rohit Bal led to a series of magnificent showcases, culminating in a breathtaking celebration of his artistic brilliance, craftsmanship, and vision that redefined Indian couture. Fashion icon Sonam Kapoor graced the occasion as the showstopper, honoring Rohit Bal’s legacy.
In collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the tour prominently showcased Rohit Bal’s unparalleled fashion sensibility, his passion for art, Kashmiri roots, and unique persona. The venue, exquisitely designed by Sumant Jayakrishnan, was inspired by Bal’s signature motifs. The evening also featured a curated Kashmiri culinary experience by renowned chef Suvir Saran, along with soulful musical compositions by Vibha Saraf and Deveshi Sehgal, making it a true celebration of Rohit Bal’s legacy.
The ramp witnessed the presence of over 100 of Rohit Bal’s close associates from the worlds of fashion, Bollywood, and media. Notable personalities included Kalyani Chawla, Varun Bahl, Rajiv Makhni, Madhur Bhandarkar, JJ Valaya, Rahul Dev, Mugdha Godse, Esha Gupta, Malini Ramani, Vijender Singh, and Sonam Kapoor, among others. Their diverse stories, accompanied by grand projections of Bal’s images and videos, brought the atmosphere to life, creating an iconic runway presentation filled with raw emotions.
The tour commenced with a grand tribute to Rohit Bal’s life and legacy, featuring his muse, Sonam Kapoor.
Kartik Mohindra, CMO of Pernod Ricard India, stated, “This was a celebration of Rohit Bal’s legacy that will be remembered for ages. It also reinforces our long-standing commitment to highlighting the iconic voices that shape Indian fashion. Over the years, we have had an incredible partnership with Rohit Bal, and it was only fitting to honor him through the fashion tour, showcasing his profound impact on the fashion industry. As the tour progresses, future experiences will continue to reflect the ever-evolving landscape of fashion, seamlessly blending innovation and iconicity on ‘The One & Only’ platform.”
Actress Sonam Kapoor expressed her admiration, saying, “Being Rohit’s muse and wearing his exceptional creations over the years has always been an honor. It was truly a privilege to be part of this unique celebration of his legacy at Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, and this moment will remain etched in my memories forever.”
Curator Ashish Soni remarked, “The Gurugram edition was a perfect testament to the iconic world of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour and its power to bring together the most remarkable figures in fashion and style. As the tour curator, it is exciting to witness how ‘The One & Only’ platform continues to evolve and redefine itself.”
FDCI President Sunil Sethi added, “Partnering with Blenders Pride Fashion Tour to curate this magnificent celebration of Rohit Bal has been a matter of pride for FDCI, as it beautifully showcased his legacy. As two major forces in the fashion industry, we remain committed to shaping the future of fashion experiences.”
The fashion tour now moves to Chandigarh on February 8, 2025, where designer Kanika Goyal’s street-luxe fashion will collide with the glamorous presence of Jacqueline Fernandez, accompanied by electrifying musical beats from Harrdy Sandhu and Hari-Sukhmani.