Day One brings together leading designers, contemporary fashion, street culture, music, and distinctive brand showcases at The Westin Goa.

Panaji (Goa) [India], October 10: Timex Presents India Beach Fashion Week (IBFW) Season 12 opened at The Westin Goa, Anjuna, inviting fashion enthusiasts, industry leaders, designers, creators, and travellers to Enter the Sanctuary, a world shaped by fashion, art, culture, and connection.

Themed “The Sanctuary,” this season brings together resort wear, streetwear, cruise fashion, and destination bridal couture, creating a meeting point for Indian design talent, contemporary style, and Goa’s distinctive festival culture.

Day One featured a diverse showcase of designers and labels across the indoor Rooted Realm and outdoor Floated Realm stages.

The opening day’s fashion programme featured SEFT India, followed by Mrigdhi by Arpita Rathore and Menakace by Meenakshi Menon. The programme also featured Ashfaq Ahmed x Nilaura and Lucilia.

The evening continued with celebrated designer Rajdeep Ranawat, followed by Mr. Ajay Kumar x Campus, bringing fashion and footwear together in a dedicated brand showcase.

The Rooted Realm programme continued with One Minute Saree, Ashé, and Forever Naveen Kumar, followed by Sakshi Bindra and Riddhi & Siddhi – Mapxencars, and a showcase by Bhawna Rao. The day concluded with Priya Kataria Puri x Chivas, combining designer fashion with the spirit of contemporary celebration.

Mention the Showstopper of Day 1

Adding to the festival atmosphere, music performances by Madboy Mink and OG Shez brought an additional cultural dimension to the outdoor programme.

Brands that Bring the Sanctuary to Life

Season 12 is presented by Timex, whose association with India Beach Fashion Week brings together the worlds of time, fashion, and contemporary culture.

A Collective Vision

The season is supported by Goa Design Project, with Goa Socials as Festival Partner and The Westin Goa as Hospitality Partner. The wider partner network includes SEFT, Online Education Partner; SMA, Hair and Make-up Partner; Black Pearl, Talent Partner; and Latitude Entertainment, Production Partner. Associate partners include Mibel, Nilaura, Sociallize, Netra Productions, and Sungold.

With its mix of established designers, emerging labels, brand collaborations, and music, Day One set the stage for the second day of India Beach Fashion Week Season 12, continuing the celebration of fashion, culture, and destination experiences in Goa.

About India Beach Fashion Week

India Beach Fashion Week is a fashion and lifestyle platform that brings together designers, brands, creators, and audiences through fashion showcases and destination-led experiences. A project by Goa Design Project, IBFW celebrates contemporary Indian design and the evolving culture of resort and destination fashion.

Event Details

  • Event: Timex Presents India Beach Fashion Week, Season 12
  • Dates: 9–10 October 2026
  • Venue: The Westin Goa, Anjuna, Goa
  • Theme: Enter the Sanctuary

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