The Hyderabad Race Club transformed into a spectacular confluence of speed and style as designer duo Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna unveiled their latest couture collection, “Astride,” in collaboration with the Race2Win Foundation.
The event, themed “Fashion in Its Purest Form,” celebrated the seamless fusion of elegance, culture, and the timeless allure of the Derby. Guests were transported into a world where craftsmanship met creativity, set against the grandeur of one of India’s most iconic racing backdrops.
Speaking about the showcase, Rahul Khanna shared,
“Our vision was to create an evening of pure fashion — a celebration that begins where the races end. Hyderabad has always embraced us with such warmth, and this showcase allowed us to bring our universe here — one that embodies elegance, culture, and the enduring spirit of the Derby.”
The highlight of the evening was the grand unveiling of “Astride” — a couture collection inspired by movement, control, and allure. Drawing from the charged energy of horse racing and the opulence of midnight soirées, the collection celebrated the elegance of being in command.
Each silhouette echoed the rhythm of gallops and strides through sculpted forms and fluid drapes, featuring velvets, metallic silks, and luminous satins that shimmered like race-night trophies. The palette — a symphony of midnight blacks, silvers, golds, and jewel tones — embodied both glamour and grit, capturing the power and sensuality of owning the night.
Malaika Arora took center stage as the showstopper, mesmerizing the audience as she brought the designers’ vision of grace and strength to life in a breathtaking ensemble from the Astride collection.
The evening stood as a testament to the shared philosophy of Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna and the Race2Win Foundation — to celebrate heritage while continuously redefining contemporary luxury.
