India, Nov. 7 -- Diwali is increasingly becoming a platform for Indian luxury designers to take their craft and collections to international audiences. This year, the festive season has seen a range of showcases and brand activations across fashion capitals, from couture presentations and exclusive retail collaborations to immersive cultural experiences.

While Indian designers have traditionally taken their collections overseas through trunk shows and private appointments, these events were traditionally focused on direct-to-client sales, often catering to the Indian diaspora shopping for festive and occasion wear. The approach is now expanding, with Diwali becoming an opportunity to introduce a designer's wider identity through collabor...