Shantanu & Nikhil, Varun Bahl, and JJ Valaya Lead Designer Support for Lakshyam NGO’s ‘Fashion For A Cause 2025’

New Delhi, November 20, 2025: Lakshyam NGO organized its Annual ‘Fashion For A Cause 2025’ in association with The Dhan Mill, uniting India’s top designers and celebrities to support underprivileged children and women from vulnerable communities across Delhi NCR. The event showcased how fashion can drive meaningful social impact. The 15th edition of Fashion for Cause 2025 aims to transform the lives of 300 street children by providing access to quality education, proper care, and overall well-being. This year, Top Designers for the event “Fashion For A Cause 2025” were Shantanu & Nikhil, Varun Bahl and JJ Vallaya. The Event took place today at The Dhan Mill in Chattarpur, New Delhi.

The event was graced by Saba Pataudi, Indian Jewellery Designer, Dr. Blossom Kochhar, chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group, Harpreet Suri, Mom Influencer, Dr Shikha Sharma, Nutritionist & Medical Doctor, Anshul Mohan Garg, Philanthropist and Industrialist, Pranay Jaitly, Bollywood Stylist, Param and Shireen, Influencers, Shuchi Patni, Director wonder cement, Shilpa Sikka, Director of Sikka Group, Shovana Narayan, Indian Kathak Dancer, Shivani Malik, MD Da Milano and few more walk through the ramp with kids to support the cause. The event witnessed an inspiring gathering of leading figures from fashion, Bollywood, and multiple other sectors. United under one roof, they joined hands to raise funds for the education of underprivileged children and to champion Lakshyam NGO’s impactful initiative, Fashion for a Cause.

Rashi Anand, Founder of Lakshyam NGO, expressed her gratitude: “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.”

According to Fashion Designer, Varun Bahl, “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, said: “The Dhan Mill has always believed that spaces become truly meaningful when they create value beyond commerce. Supporting Lakshyam’s Fashion For A Cause is our way of giving back to the community that surrounds us. These children deserve opportunities, dignity, and a platform to shine, and we are proud that our space can help amplify their voices. When creativity, compassion, and community come together, real change becomes possible.

According to fashion Designer, Shantanu & Nikhil, “Fashion for a Cause channels the spirit of empowerment. We are proud to stand with Lakshyam and these incredible children.”
Over the years, Lakshyam has impacted 1 million+ lives, enrolled 4,000+ children into schools, and empowered 11,000+ women through education, health, and skill-building programs. This year’s edition focused on raising support for Lakshyam centers across Delhi NCR — areas where many families continue to struggle with begging, rag-picking, unsafe housing, and lack of basic facilities.