New York, NY, Sep 22, 2025: Tanishq, one of India’s celebrated jewelry brands, returned to New York Fashion Week showcase designs alongside designer Bibhu Mohapatra.
The second collaboration shares their vision of ‘timeless craftsmanship meets modern couture’, specially focusing on the strength and elegance of women. The Spring 2026 NYFW collection was held at the Pierre Hotel in the heart of Manhattan on September 15th.
For this edition, Tanishq and Bibhu paid tribute to women who have shaped history and continue to inspire the present. Mohapatra’s designs—an ode to visionaries of 20th-century India—met Tanishq’s artistry which celebrates women’s individuality, legacy, and leadership across generations.
Together, the couture vision and Tanishq’s artistry, presented more than 65 exquisite pieces, from the Romance of Polki revival of uncut diamonds to the Enchanted Trails nature-inspired line and Lure, a fresh take on pearls, were curated into the show.
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“Tanishq USA is honored to continue strengthening our partnership with an iconic designer like Bibhu Mohapatra. Bibhu’s work, like our own, honors tradition while embracing the modern, creating pieces that tell stories of heritage, resilience, and beauty. Together, we hope to celebrate craftsmanship that transcends generations while connecting with today’s global community in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal,” Amrit Pal Singh, Business Head, Tanishq USA is quoted saying in the press release.
Bibhu Mohapatra has been a celebrated name in the global fashion world for decades, dressing iconic figures such as Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and Viola Davis.
His Spring 2026 collection combined traditional silhouettes and modern takes on cult favorites. Looks ranged from cargo pants and kurta to embellished tops and gowns. Eveningwear stole the show as it established the designer as a master of drape and detail.
“It is a joy to collaborate once more with Tanishq Jewelry for Spring 2026, a partnership that feels less like an alliance and more like a shared language of beauty. Together, we celebrate the modern woman as a luminous force—resilient as the ocean, radiant as the moon, and timeless as the jewels she adorns. My designs and Tanishq’s creations meet at the intersection of heritage and innovation, weaving a narrative of strength, grace, and eternal allure. In this union, every piece becomes not just an ornament, but a testament to the brilliance of the feminine spirit,” said Bibhu Mohapatra.
Photo Credits: Dilpreet Shah Singh