Lakshyam 2025: Top Designers Walk for a Cause

New Delhi: Lakshyam NGO hosted its Annual ‘Fashion For A Cause 2025’ in collaboration with The Dhan Mill, bringing together India’s leading designers and prominent personalities to champion the rights and upliftment of underprivileged children and women across Delhi NCR. The event reaffirmed the power of fashion as a vehicle for social transformation.

Top Designers Headline the 15th Edition

The 15th edition of Fashion For A Cause aims to positively transform the lives of 300 street children by offering access to education, care, and overall well-being. The headline designers for this year included Shantanu & Nikhil, Varun Bahl, and JJ Valaya, who lent their creative influence to amplify the initiative. The event was held today at The Dhan Mill, Chattarpur, New Delhi.

Celebrities Walk the Ramp With Children

The event saw an uplifting convergence of icons from fashion, Bollywood, and various sectors. Among those who graced the occasion were:

• Saba Pataudi, Indian Jewellery Designer

• Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Chairperson, Blossom Kochhar Group

• Harpreet Suri, Mom Influencer

• Dr. Shikha Sharma, Nutritionist & Medical Doctor

• Anshul Mohan Garg, Philanthropist and Industrialist

• Pranay Jaitly, Bollywood Stylist

• Param & Shireen, Influencers

• Shuchi Patni, Director, Wonder Cement

• Shilpa Sikka, Director, Sikka Group

• Shovana Narayan, Renowned Kathak Dancer

• Shivani Malik, MD, Da Milano

Many of them walked the ramp alongside children to show their support for Lakshyam’s mission, creating a heartwarming moment that stood as the highlight of the evening.

Voices of Support

Rashi Anand, Founder, Lakshyam NGO, expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying:
“Fashion For A Cause is much more than a fashion event — it is a movement of hope. When designers, celebrities, supporters, and children come together, it creates a ripple of change. Our mission is to uplift entire communities, and tonight strengthens that journey.”

Fashion Designer Varun Bahl shared:
“Fashion has meaning when it uplifts lives. Supporting Lakshyam’s mission is truly fulfilling. It is inspiring to be part of this platform where creativity and compassion come together for real change.”

Gunjan Jain, Director, The Dhan Mill, added:
“The Dhan Mill has always believed that spaces become meaningful when they create value beyond commerce. Supporting Lakshyam’s Fashion For A Cause is our way of giving back. These children deserve dignity and a platform to shine, and we are proud our space can amplify their voices.”

Design duo Shantanu & Nikhil also remarked:
“Fashion for a Cause channels the spirit of empowerment. We are proud to stand with Lakshyam and these incredible children.”

Lakshyam’s Impact

Over the years, Lakshyam has:

• Impacted 1 million+ lives

• Enrolled 4,000+ children into schools

• Empowered 11,000+ women through education, health, and skill-building

This year’s edition focused on strengthening Lakshyam centers across Delhi NCR, where families face challenges such as begging, rag-picking, unstable housing, and lack of basic amenities.

About Lakshyam NGO

Founded in 2012, Lakshyam began as a vision by a young social entrepreneur who rallied like-minded changemakers to uplift vulnerable communities. With a strong focus on child education, holistic child development, and women empowerment, Lakshyam envisions a world where every child is nurtured, free from child labour, and every woman has the dignity and support to sustain herself and her family.