Kunal Rawal’s ‘Rawalgarh’ closed day 5 of FDCI Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 with nearly 150 looks that reimagined groomwear as a vibrant, inclusive spectacle. From Sikh and Northeastern models to plus-size and older faces, the show fused diverse casting, Punjabi folk-driven music, and a mix of classic sherwanis, balloon pants, belts, and cummerbunds into a modern couture statement.
Kunal Rawal closed day 5 of the FDCI Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 with a collection that felt like a bouquet of different flowers. The collection, titled ‘Rawalgarh’, featured a diverse set of crafts, colours, and silhouettes, spanning across about 150 looks.
The show opened with the brand’s first ever music video, titled ‘Rawalgarh Di Jugni’. This featured a bunch of different looks for both men and women. As the show began, it became abundantly clear that great music and casting—two of Kunal Rawal’s signatures, would be seen here as well. Created by Kunal Rawal, and music duo Akshay & IP, the soundtrack of the show was fun and energetic, with Punjabi folk songs taking center stage. It had originals like Rawalgarh di Jugni, Ve Sohneya, Laung Da Vacha, and Jogi. Additionally, songs like ‘Rawal da Kurta’ and ‘Ishq Mitha’, which were previously created for Kunal Rawal by Akshay & IP, also made appearances.
The show saw an extension for the designer’s impeccable casting as well. We saw Sikh models, Northeastern models, older models, plus size models, and even shorter models.
The collection featured a plethora of different silhouettes. We saw cropped boxy jackets, sherwanis with sturdy stoles and belts, bundis, bandhgalas, angrakhas-like kurtas, and military-inspired jackets. We particularly loved the pants. Apart from their signature dhoti hybrid pants, the collection had a lot of balloon pants and two-tone pants. The balloon pants looked super chic, and we're anticipating it will be a huge trend this wedding season, for both men and women. Another big trend we saw was belts. The collection had a lot of skinny belts, along with slightly wider belts, paired over both, kurtas and sherwanis. Another trend that we saw a lot through the collection, was cummerbunds. Cummerbunds, paired with shirts and sherwanis, whether in the same or contrasting colour, looked super elegant.
The crafts seen across the looks include Chikankari, Kantha, raffia, Chattai work, threadwork, along with the house’s signatures like Dhup Chao and French knots.
This collection felt like the right mix of classic and experimental. With both traditional looks and some unconventional ones, the collection had something for everyone. The styling of the show was also super fun, with the looks peppered with elements like nose rings, berets, and knee-length boots.