Subbah | GenNext 2026 Designer

Subbah is a contemporary Indian fashion label founded by Kolkata-based designer Nimisha Diwakar, whose work looks at Indian textiles, craft and illustration through a distinctly modern lens.

Named among the GenNext 2026 designers, Subbah represents a new generation of Indian fashion that is less about occasion-specific dressing and more about bringing craft, colour and textile into the everyday wardrobe.

Indian textiles, contemporary silhouettes

At the heart of Subbah is a love for Indian textiles from Chanderi and Khadi to organza and cotton silk combined with hand-drawn illustrations, embroidery, prints and considered surface detailing.

The clothes have a sense of craft without feeling overly traditional. Dresses, separates, co-ords, skirts, shirts and occasion pieces are designed to work across wardrobes rather than for just one event.

There is a certain ease to the way Subbah approaches Indian design. Textiles and techniques may be rooted in tradition, but the silhouettes are contemporary, wearable and often playful.

Everyday to occasion

Subbah sits comfortably between everyday dressing, festive wear and occasion clothing.

A Chanderi set can work for a festive afternoon. A printed dress can move from day to evening. A detailed kurta or co-ord can become part of a wedding wardrobe without looking like conventional occasion wear.

It is this flexibility that makes Subbah relevant to the modern Indian wardrobe — clothes that have enough detail to feel special, but enough ease to be worn beyond a single occasion.

A new Indian design language

The GenNext platform has become an important space for discovering emerging Indian designers, and Subbah is part of this new generation looking at Indian fashion without being restricted by old categories of traditional versus contemporary.

For Ciceroni, that makes Subbah an interesting addition to our edit of independent Indian designers — a label where textile, illustration, colour and craft come together in clothes designed for how we dress now.

Discover Subbah at Ciceroni.

Frequently Asked Questions

What occasions are Subbah pieces suitable for?
Subbah is designed for everyday and light festive dressing — think lunches, dinners, brunches, travel, intimate celebrations, festive gatherings and occasions where you want something special without being heavily dressed.

Is Subbah suitable for Diwali and other festive occasions?
Yes. The use of Indian textiles, colour, prints and detailing makes Subbah particularly suited to Diwali, festive lunches, dinners, Pujo and other light festive occasions.

What size range does Subbah offer?
Subbah is available in sizes XS to 6XL on Ciceroni. We recommend checking the size chart on each product page before ordering, as fit can vary between silhouettes.

What fabrics are used in Subbah clothing?
Subbah works with Indian textiles including Chanderi, Khadi, organza and cotton silk, alongside other fabrics and textile techniques. The exact fabric composition is mentioned on each product page.