The business of being bold

Falguni and Shane Peacock decode fashion’s next chapter

- Sumita Bagchi

In 2026, fashion is no longer just about collections—it’s about context. As luxury brands return to New York with renewed intent, experiential retail becomes the industry's new currency, and Indian bridalwear moves beyond excess to signature-led storytelling, the conversation demands voices that have navigated all three worlds with credibility. Enter Falguni and Shane Peacock.

With over two decades of global runway presence, a deepening commitment to Indian craft, and a retail universe designed as an experience rather than a transaction, the designer duo embodies the very duality shaping fashion's next chapter—where global ambition meets rooted storytelling. For more than two decades, they have fused feathers, red-carpet glamour, and edgy silhouettes with bold narratives.

In this wide-ranging conversation, they tell us why New York is calling luxury brands like Chanel and Gucci back, how the Indian bride is changing, and what it takes to build a fashion house with a strong DNA—without compromise.

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