Every December, the fashion world waits for Pantone’s `Colour of the Year’, as if one shade can dictate what people wear across the globe. But at a Delhi showcase recently, designer Abhishek Sharma made it clear: Indian fashion does not need global approval.

At The Upper House by Tivoli, Chhattarpur, Sharma presented Ratiaranya, a couture collection built on instinct, emotion, and celebration, not trends. “I don’t follow any global trend or colour. I go with my feeling,” he said.

The collection used a wide range of shades - midnight blue, rose, sunlit yellow, soft green, and skin-inspired neutrals. Each colour was chosen to reflect mood, culture, and personal expression. The message was clear: fashion should speak from the heart, not a chart.

Craftsmanship was at the centre. Metal wirework, three-dimensional sculpting, embroidery, appliqué, beads, pleats, and careful surface work shaped every piece. Crystals and stones were used sparingly, catching the light without being flashy.

Sharma also gave advice to young fashion enthusiasts. “Many just follow the latest trend. I would like to see more individuality,” he said.

In a world where everyone copies what’s popular abroad, Sharma’s approach is refreshing. Indian fashion can lead, not follow. Ratiaranya proves that instinct, culture, and feeling matter more than global trends.