Mumbai, March 19 -- The opening day of Lakme Fashion Week 2026 set an elegant tone, with actor Siddharth taking centrestage as the showstopper for designer Vivek Karunakaran.

The 2026 edition of Lakme Fashion Week, in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) commenced on Thursday, March 19, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Siddharth walked onto the stage wearing a brown silk coat paired with draped dhoti pants in rich earthy tones, delivering a series of powerful yet serene lines, kickstarting the show.

Quickly following behind was Karunakaran's 'The Thangam' collection, which aimed to interpret South India's enduring and understated relationship with gold through contemporary ceremonial menswear. The co...