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July 10, 2026
This trend isn’t just nostalgic, it’s a reinvention of glamour. “These netted pieces are elegant yet playful. They allow you to bring a touch of old-world glamour into modern-day dressing,” says Niti Gupta, luxury style curator.
February 11, 2026
Internationally Acclaimed Fashion Curator Niti Gupta Is Back with Season Seven of Her Marque Showcase – The AFRA World Fashion Confluence
November 26, 2025
A global celebration of culture and contemporary resort wear unfolds at ESCAPE Goa as The AFRA World brings designers from six countries together for an unforgettable fashion evening.
October 1, 2025
An incredible platform for emerging designers and a dedicated drive to spotlight new talent, the collaboration of The AFRA World with Serbia Fashion Week is truly news worthy year after year.
August 11, 2025
Portugal’s BabyChick by designer Sandra Henriques, arrives in India with sustainable luxury kids wear, curated by fashion visionary Niti Gupta for the AFRA World International Lounge at WE2025
August 1, 2025
Dubai-based luxury curator Niti Gupta’s latest endeavour is to bring the best of emerging international talent to Indian shores.
July 15, 2025
“Indian garments deserve to be acknowledged by their original names,” says Niti Gupta, Luxury & Design Alchemist, and Founder & Curator of The AFRA World, Escapades and Niti Gupta Events.
June 28, 2025
Styling Tips by Niti Gupta
Butter yellow is quietly becoming the color of the moment—soft, creamy, and radiating a kind of understated charm that’s hard to ignore. While 2025 may have crowned mocha mousse as its official shade, butter yellow has been steadily making its own case, emerging as the season’s new neutral.
June 27, 2025
Vogue India is the digital platform of the monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine called Vogue. It places lifestyle on the content of culture and the world we live in, what we eat, listen to and watch, who and what leads us, and inspires us the most.
June 16, 2025
The AFRA World plays an important role in the global fashion context as it offers this much-needed impetus to young, emerging designers.
June 13, 2025
Rina Dhaka, one of India’s most iconic designers, made a striking return to the runway—this time in Dubai, at The Afra World, a rising platform for South Asian luxury that’s quickly shaping global conversations in fashion
June 5, 2025
Move over minimalism—this year, fashion finds freedom in fluid, off-centre silhouettes and over-the-top and maximalist looks Inputs by: Niti Gupta, Founder & Creative Director of The AFRA World
Commuter core decoded: 6 ways to comfortably style fashion trend that is for all the girls on the go
May 24, 2025
Turn your errands or office commute looks into a grounded yet off-duty model aesthetic with the help of commuter core fashion.
May 16, 2025
The American classic not only held a mirror to American society in the 1920s but also accurately represented the era’s fashion. A century since the book was released; style gurus share how you to get your Gatsby glam on.
May 6, 2025
Part curator, part creative powerhouse, and 100% fashion visionary, Niti Gupta is the dynamic driving force behind The AFRA World, where global couture meets cultural soul. With over two decades of experience across fashion, events, graphics, and branding, Niti isn’t just a trendsetter, she’s the one designing the stage they debut on.
May 6, 2025
Rina Dhaka’s showcase at The AFRA World in Dubai wasn’t just a comeback, it was a sartorial statement sashayed in elegance with her signature style.
April 25, 2025
Niti Gupta, Founder & Creative Director of The AFRA World, says, “While velvet has traditionally been used (and continues to be used) in very streamlined, fitted styles for the bodice and evening gowns, we are seeing velvet used in more contemporary and laidback styles, such as in slouchy and baggy silhouettes, shirts, shorts, and capes that add a touch of luxury to everyday outfits.
April 14, 2025
However, effectively wearing structured, architectural fashion, is not easy for everyone — one needs a certain personality and persona to do justice to architectural fashion,” says Niti Gupta, Founder & Creative Director, The AFRA World.
April 10, 2025
The AFRA World Season 6, continues to be the trendsetter and the change maker in the fashion industry, curated by Niti Gupta, a design alchemist and master curator with more than two decades of experience in the field
March 4, 2025
The AFRA World is a premier fashion platform, founded in April 2022, dedicated to curating world-class fashion events that merge luxury, creativity, and emerging talent.
Feb 20, 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20: In a move that recognises the growing influence of Indian talent on the international fashion scene, The Afra World – a global tastemaker for all things related to luxury fashion and lifestyle – has launched The Afra World Fashion Confluence 2025.
In this insightful interview, Niti Gupta, Founder and Creative Director of The AFRA World, shares her journey in the fashion industry and her vision for creating a brand that celebrates cultural diversity and sustainability.
Niti Gupta is a multidisciplinary creative
Visionary who designs experiences across
fashion, events, and lifestyle.
She transforms ideas into powerful experiences
by blending culture, design, and fashion.
February 9, 2024
Niti Gupta, Founder of NITI GUPTA EVENTS, to Host AFRA’s ‘RAMADAN COTERIE’ Event
February 5, 2024
AFRA’s latest edition pays a distinct regal homage to the upcoming festive season- aptly titled the ‘RAMADAN COTERIE’
February 5, 2024
AFRA enchanted its discerning consumers with yet another memorable fashion soiree
February 6, 2024
Niti Gupta, Founder of NITI GUPTA EVENTS, to Host AFRA’s ‘RAMADAN COTERIE’ Event
February 5, 2024
AFRA’s latest edition pays a distinct regal homage to the upcoming festive season- aptly titled the ‘RAMADAN COTERIE’
February 5, 2024
AFRA enchanted its discerning consumers with yet another memorable fashion soiree
Sept 12, 2023
An oasis of finesse and luxury, AFRA’s third edition promises to be no exception as it rings in the festive season with aplomb and show; The event boasts a stellar line-up of designers comprising of big names in the couture world as well as handpicked debut designers
March 11, 2023
Dubai March 2023: Following the stupendous success of its debut outing in September 2022.
March 11, 2023
AFRA set to dazzle its audience with its 3rd edition in Dubai on September 16
September 12, 2023
AFRA set to dazzle its audience with its 3rd edition in Dubai on September 16
