India’s Ministry of Textiles just dropped a bombshell for designers and trendsetters: Paridhi 24×25, the country’s first AI-powered, India-specific fashion trend guide, launched alongside the VisioNxt portal.
Why it matters: for too long, Indian fashion has relied on Western forecasting—often missing homegrown nuance. Paridhi flips the narrative: weaving Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and AI to spot emerging Indian patterns—in fabrics, artisanal revival, diaspora dressing, and beyond. It’s a real-time styling compass for Indian labels.
Even more powerful? This launch dovetails with NIFT’s new extension center in Begusarai and an MoU between NIFT & NSDC to upskill marginal communities. That means designers won’t just get forecasting data—they’ll have supply chain access, weaver empowerment, and regional authenticity baked into their work.
As “villagecore”, bandhani, block prints, and artisan-weave revivals continue to trend, Paridhi offers timely insights—reflecting craft revival, sustainable inclinations, and emotional storytelling. Brands can now tailor product cycles with data-backed confidence.
Final Take: Paridhi isn’t just a book—it’s India’s fashion GPS. Connecting heritage, AI insight, and grassroots training, it marks a shift from aesthetic aspiration to infrastructure-first innovation. In 2025, authentic, data-guided, and culturally anchored design is not just possible—it’s here.
