India Runway Week (IRW) is a biannual trade event held in New Delhi, India, primarily for young emerging fashion designers. It is among India’s top three fashion-week platforms and features summer and winter editions. The Indian Federation for Fashion Development (IFFD) founded and coordinates the event . Admission to shows at India Runway Week is typically by invitation only.
The Indian Federation for Fashion Development (IFFD) established India Runway Week to highlight emerging Indian designers who often receive less attention from fashion journalists. Founded in February 2012 in New Delhi by Avinash Pathania and Kiran Kheva, both in their early twenties at the time, IFFD aimed to create a platform for new talent.