AVANT TOI to present S/S 2027 Collection in New Delhi

On October 17, AVANT TOI will unveil its Women’s S/S 2027 collection, “Traces of Memory,” with a runway show featuring 30 looks at the prestigious Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi, India.

The presentation will take place as part of Eccellenza – The Artisans of Italian Style, a dedicated celebration of Italian craftsmanship and Made in Italy excellence organised by ICE Agency in collaboration with Confartigianato and the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). The initiative aims to introduce Indian audiences and industry professionals to the finest expressions of Italian creativity, quality and design.

Part of Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI, the event will spotlight three selected Made in Italy brands, each presenting an individual runway show alongside business-to-business meetings with buyers and key players in the Indian market.

A Journey Through Memory, Nature and Textile Innovation

Inspired by a journey along the ancient salt routes stretching between the sea and the Alps, AVANT TOI’s new women’s collection explores the relationship between memory, nature and textile experimentation.

Cashmere gauze, silk and raffia embroidery are combined with painterly brushstrokes and floral prints inspired by Provence. The colour palette moves from vanilla and cork to flamingo and periwinkle, creating a dialogue between softness and substance, fluidity and structure, imperfection and preciousness.

Through this interplay of textures, colours and materials, the collection reflects the brand’s distinctive approach to knitwear, where craftsmanship and experimentation transform each garment into a unique expression of contemporary Italian design.

Knitwear at the Heart of the AVANT TOI Aesthetic

Knitwear, a defining element of AVANT TOI’s creative identity, takes centre stage on the runway, interacting with fluid dresses and trousers, silk pieces, tailoring and layered silhouettes.

The result is a versatile, complete wardrobe in which surface treatments become a defining feature. Textures, finishes and material contrasts lend depth and individuality to each look, reinforcing the brand’s signature balance between artisanal tradition and creative innovation.

Another recurring element of the show will be the AVANT TOI quadrello, the brand’s iconic, seasonless accessory. Reinterpreted through different draping techniques and styling approaches, the piece transcends individual collections and seasons, demonstrating its enduring place within the brand’s design vocabulary.

A New Chapter in AVANT TOI’s International Journey

The New Delhi runway show marks an important milestone in AVANT TOI’s international development and represents the brand’s first step towards the Indian market.

The presentation offers an opportunity to introduce a new audience to the brand’s distinctive identity and its vision of Italian creativity, built around the beauty of cashmere and fine knitwear.