Anita Dongre Rewild 2026 – Where heritage walks the runway, and luxury learns to tread lightly.

At REWILD 2026, Anita Dongre reaffirmed that couture can also carry compassion, TheGlitz reports, positioning intention… not excess… is the true future of luxury.

Hosted at the majestic Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, REWILD returned for its second edition not as a spectacle, but as a statement. Co-hosted by Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Baroda, the evening unfolded as a seamless dialogue between history and hope… where Indian craft, wildlife conservation, and conscious design found common ground.

Anita Dongre: A Palace, A Purpose

Built in the late 19th century and said to be four times the size of Buckingham Palace, Lukshmi Vilas Palace was more than a venue… it was a metaphor. Its layered history mirrored REWILD’s ethos: honour what exists, protect what endures, and design with responsibility.

REWILD 2026 moved beyond the conventions of a fashion event to become a living embodiment of Fashion For Good. Every detail… down to pacing, presentation, and partnerships… echoed Anita Dongre’s belief that slowing down restores meaning to luxury.

Spring/Summer 26: Forests, Reimagined

Presented in partnership with ORRA, the Spring/Summer 2026 collection was a love letter to nature… soft, deliberate, and deeply rooted in Indian craft traditions. Textiles woven in Benaras by master artisans, airy sheers, delicate cutwork, and subtle fringe details drew inspiration from the quiet coexistence of flora and fauna.

Motifs inspired by forests appeared in embroidery, bows, and surface textures, while the colour palette moved poetically… from deep emeralds, midnight blues, and inky blacks to ivories, warm golds, and butter yellows, evoking sun-dappled clearings, bark, and earth. It was rewilding, translated into thread.

Craft That Evolves, Not Fossilises

Inspired by the 140-year-old Banyan tree within the palace grounds, the House introduced handwoven macramé for the first time… adding texture, structure, and storytelling while staying true to its artisan-led foundation.

Continuing long-standing collaborations, hand-painted Pichhwai and garments created by women artisans from SEWA Gujarat, crafted in the comfort of their homes, remained central to the collection. These weren’t nostalgic gestures; they were forward-facing commitments—ensuring heritage evolves rather than ossifies.

In a quiet nod to circular design, select pieces were reimagined from Benaras dupattas, transformed into fresh silhouettes that honoured the original textile while giving it renewed life. Sustainability here wasn’t performative… it was woven in.

Music, Movement & Meaning

REWILD unfolded as a day-long experience, beginning with a Fashion For Good brunch that brought together conservationists, philanthropists, changemakers, and media to discuss wildlife protection, coexistence, and community-led conservation.

As evening descended, the fashion showcase came alive to modern soundscapes by Mooralala, while performances by Karsh Kale, Rajakumari, and Monica Dogra created a rhythm of reflection and resonance… an immersive soundscape echoing REWILD’s philosophy of harmony and shared futures.

Luxury With a Legacy

“Rewild was born from a deep belief that fashion must exist in harmony with the natural world. For me, conservation is not separate from creativity it is intrinsically linked to how we design, how we produce, and how we give back.

“Through Rewild, we are using fashion as a platform to celebrate India’s craft communities, support wildlife conservation and remind ourselves that true luxury is rooted in responsibility and compassion. Rewild is our way of using fashion as a force for good, grounded in the understanding that the future we shape – of fashion, of nature, and of our communities – is the one we share.” Anita Dongre, Founder & Creative Director.

Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad echoed the sentiment, calling REWILD a continuation of Baroda’s long-standing commitment to cultural stewardship and wildlife conservation, a legacy spanning generations of the Gaekwad family.

Maharani Radhikaraje avers: “Lukshmi Vilas Palace has always been a space of cultural patronage and responsibility. Co-hosting Rewild with Anita felt deeply personal to me – a reflection of the values I was raised with by my father, Dr. M.K. Ranjitsinh Jhala, who instilled in me a profound respect for wildlife, heritage, and stewardship. Rewild brings these worlds together, reiterating that preserving our cultural legacy and protecting our natural environment are responsibilities we share, for the future we leave behind.”

At its core, REWILD remains a fundraising platform for wildlife conservation and human–animal coexistence, now expanded through the Rewild Pledge, supporting organisations like the Nature Conservation Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Trust, and Green Tuesday by the Redefining Ahimsa Foundation.

TheGlitz Verdict: REWILD 2026 – A New Luxury Code

With REWILD 2026, Anita Dongre advances a compelling philosophy: that luxury can be regenerative, not extractive; that fashion must give back to the ecosystems it draws from; and that beauty, when guided by purpose, becomes transformative.

In a world craving meaning, REWILD proves that fashion’s most radical move is also its most timeless one… to care.