R|ELANTM BY RELIANCE PRESENTED PAYAL PRATAP’S
‘MEMORIES PRESSED IN TIME’ AT LAKMĒ FASHION WEEK X FDCI 2026
The collection explored botanicals, memory and denim as a living canvas through sustainable and
advanced R|ElanTM performance fabrics
Mumbai, 20 March 2026: Reliance Industries Limited’s R|ElanTM, a next-generation fabric brand built
on innovation, sustainability, circularity and performance, presented designer Payal Pratap’s latest
collection, ‘Memories Pressed in Time’ at Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI 2026. The showcase brought
together advanced textile technologies and contemporary design to demonstrate how sustainable materials
can inspire artistic storytelling on the runway.
Developed using R|ElanTM’s advanced fibre and fabric technologies, the collection highlighted how
responsible materials can translate into distinctive fashion aesthetics, enabling designers to create
garments that combine comfort, durability, sustainability and design excellence.
Rooted in personal memory and nature, Memories Pressed in Time reflects designer Payal Pratap’s
childhood experiences surrounded by plants, gardens and changing seasons. Botanical forms drawn from
leaves and foliage become the foundation of the collection’s visual language, appearing as prints, textures
and surface details across denim silhouettes.
Payal Pratap, the eponymous label of designer Payal Pratap Singh, has long explored the relationship
between nature, craft and textile storytelling. For this collection, the designer turns to her childhood
memories, particularly those shaped by her mother’s gardens and a life surrounded by plants, foliage and
seasonal change. These experiences form the emotional foundation of the collection, where botanical
forms translate into prints, textures and surface details.
Speaking about the collection, Payal Pratap mentioned, “My growing years were surrounded by my
green fingered mother and her myriad gardens. Those times are like fossils of my past bringing me
warmth with each reminiscence. This collection reflects the quiet poetry of botanicals and the subtle life
of flora and fauna. The prints you see in the collection are derived from actual leaves and foliage from my
garden. Art works were created using these ferns and palms and then printed digitally as well as via laser
on the denims.”
Mr. Hemant D. Sharma, President – Polyester, Reliance Industries Limited, said: “At Reliance, our
core values are rooted in sustainability, innovation, circularity and creating meaningful impact through
advanced technologies and research. R|ElanTM embodies this vision by bringing together cutting-edge
fibre science, responsible manufacturing and performance-driven design to enable the future of
sustainable fashion. It is inspiring to see designers like Payal Pratap transform these advanced materials
into aesthetically striking and thoughtfully crafted ensembles. Her collection beautifully demonstrates
how R|ElanTM fabrics can translate sustainability into contemporary design, where innovation, nature
and craftsmanship come together to create garments that are both visually compelling and
environmentally responsible.”
Denim forms the central material of the collection, approached as a fabric that evolves over time and
carries memory through texture and wear. In this narrative, denim becomes a living canvas, capturing
impressions of nature while reflecting the passage of time.
The R|ElanTM x Payal Pratap collection draws visual cues from botanicals and the subtle life of flora
and fauna. Leaves, wild stems and floral forms appear pressed into indigo surfaces, echoing delicate
records of nature captured over time. Cyanotype-inspired prints create silhouettes reminiscent of botanical
studies, while tonal embroidery, patchwork and washed finishes evoke landscapes shaped by weather,
touch and everyday life.
Silhouettes lean towards relaxed, oversized denim forms that feel both grounded and intimate. Jackets,
skirts, gilets and dresses feature bold foliage prints and layered textures, designed with movement and
everyday wear in mind. Texture is further developed through appliqué pleats, quilting and distressed
washes that give the garments a lived-in quality.
Nature’s imprint runs through the entire collection, with elements appearing almost fossilised into the
denim surface. With every wash and wear, the fabric evolves — echoing the designer’s reflection on
memory itself, where something is always lost and something gained with time.
In line with the runway collection’s focus on sustainability and fabric innovation, the show’s standout
feature was its striking ramp design. Crafted using recycled PET bottles and repurposed denim scraps, the
runway’s centerpiece took the form of a dramatic canopy made entirely of reused textiles. Beneath it,
models sashayed gracefully, bringing the thoughtfully designed collection to life.
The R|ElanTM x Payal Pratap showcase at Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI continued to highlight the
role of sustainable materials and thoughtful design in contemporary fashion. Rooted in craft and guided
by nature, the collection presented denim not just as a fabric, but as a living surface that deepens with
every story it carries.
About Reliance Industries Limited:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is India’s largest private sector company, with a consolidated revenue
of INR 10,71,174 crore (US$ 125.3 billion), cash profit of INR 1,46,917 crore (US$ 17.2 billion) and net
profit of INR 81,309 crore (US$ 9.5 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2025. Reliance’s activities span
hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, advanced
materials and composites, renewables (solar and hydrogen), retail, digital services and media and
entertainment.
Currently ranked 88th, Reliance is the largest private sector company from India to be featured in
Fortune’s Global 500 list of ‘World’s Largest Companies’ for 2025. The company stands 45th in the
Forbes Global 2000 rankings of ‘World’s Largest Public Companies’ for 2025, the highest among Indian
companies. Reliance has been recognized in Time’s list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024,
marking the only Indian company to have achieved this honor twice.
Website: www.ril.com
About House of Lakmē:
The House of Lakmē, is India’s no.1 colour cosmetics and leading premium skincare brand from
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. The brand has been the pioneer of the make-up and colour cosmetics in India
since 1952 with 1000+ SKUs that push the trendsetting envelope of beauty and fashion. Combining
international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian consumer’s needs, the
House of Lakmē offers a comprehensive beauty experience through its extensive product portfolio, for
fashionistas to embrace beauty unapologetically. For further information, log on to:House Of Lakmē
About Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI):
A non-profit organisation, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), is the apex body of fashion
design in India, represented by over 400 members. Founded on the premise of promoting, nurturing, and
representing the best of fashion and design talent in the country; its prime objective is to propagate the
business of fashion. FDCI stays true to its commitment to promote the ‘Make in India’ label as handlooms
take centre stage, in a country, whose heritage is soaked in the flavours of indigenous crafts. For more
information, please visit:www.fdci.org
About Reliance Brands:
Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) is a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd and began operations in
2007 with a mandate to launch and build global brands in luxury to premium segments across fashion and
lifestyle. Its current portfolio of brand partnerships comprises Armani Exchange, Armani Caffe,
Balenciaga, Bally, Bottega Veneta, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Canali, Coach, Diesel, Dune, EA7, Elan
Cafe, Emporio Armani, Gas, Giorgio Armani, Hamleys, Hugo Boss, Hunkemoller, Iconix, Jimmy Choo,
Kate Spade, La Martina, Lenscrafters, Manish Malhotra, Michael Kors, Mothercare, Muji, Paul & Shark,
Paul Smith, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pret A Manger, Raghavendra Rathore, Salvatore Ferragamo,
Satya Paul, Steve Madden, Superdry, Scotch & Soda, Tiffany & Co., Tod’s, Tory Burch, Tumi, Valentino,
Versace, Villeroy & Boch, West Elm, Zegna. RBL today operates 1,621 doors split into 934 stores and
687 shop-in-shops in India. In the past five years, RBL has also invested in building and operating
homegrown designer brands besides acquiring the iconic British toy retailer Hamleys. Globally, Hamleys