Anita Dongre’s Rewild 2026 unfolded this January at Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara. The showcase continued the designer’s exploration of how fashion, craft, and conservation can exist side by side. Co-hosted by Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Baroda, the setting felt intrinsic to the idea itself. The palace’s layered history and scale framed a conversation between cultural legacy and environmental responsibility.
The Collection
The Spring/Summer 2026 collection stayed focused on material and handwork. Benaras textiles formed the foundation, worked into airy sheers, delicate cutwork, and fine embroidery. Forest-inspired elements appeared subtly across surface details, while the palette shifted from deep emeralds, midnight blues, and black into ivories, warm golds, and soft yellow.
For the first time, the house introduced handwoven macramé, inspired by the banyan tree that anchors the palace grounds. Long-standing collaborations continued alongside it, including hand-painted Pichhwai and garments created by women artisans from SEWA Gujarat, many of whom work from their homes.
Select pieces were also reimagined from existing Benaras dupattas, transformed into new silhouettes that extended the life of the textile.
Beyond the Runway
Earlier in the day, Anita Dongre’s Rewild brought together conservationists, philanthropists, and community leaders to discuss wildlife protection and human–animal coexistence. By evening, the focus shifted to the show. Performances by Mooralala, Karsh Kale, Rajakumari, and Monica Dogra set the mood.
At its core, Rewild continues as a fundraising platform supporting wildlife conservation through the Rewild Pledge, with partner organisations working across conservation science, community welfare, and ethical food systems.
Rewild 2026 didn’t aim to redefine luxury. Instead, it reinforced an idea Dongre has long stood for: that fashion can remain grounded in craft, attentive to its impact, and confident enough to let the work speak for itself.