Executive Director of Reliance Retail, Isha Ambani, attended designer Manish Malhotra's Autumn/Winter 2026 Haute Couture presentation during Paris Haute Couture Week on Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Ambani was present at Malhotra's showcase, which marked the designer's entry into the official Haute Couture calendar in Paris.
Ambani's Continued Engagement with Indian Designers
During her visit, she also attended designer Rahul Mishra's presentation, reflecting her continued engagement with Indian designers who are building a global presence.
As Executive Director of Reliance Retail, Ambani has played an important role in supporting the growth of Indian luxury brands, helping expand their international presence while preserving the craftsmanship and creative heritage at their core.
Ambani is a businesswoman, philanthropist, and arts patron. Together with her mother, Nita Ambani, she is the driving force behind the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai, a landmark institution that has redefined India's cultural landscape and fosters cross-cultural collaboration globally.
Ambani was styled with jewellery from Nita Ambani's private collection, celebrating Indian craftsmanship on one of fashion's most prestigious global stages.
Ambani is an alumna of Yale University and Stanford Business School, sitting on the Advisory Board of the Yale Schwarzman Centre and as a Trustee of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art and the Dia Art Foundation.
She was recognised in TIME100 Next and has received the Harper's Bazaar Icon of the Year Award (2024) and Newsmaker of the Year at the Express Awards for Women Entrepreneurs (2025).
Ambani leads major strategic initiatives as well as plays an active role, as director, in shaping the vision of Reliance Foundation, focusing largely on women empowerment, children, education, and the arts.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Isha Ambani
Isha Ambani is the Executive Director of Reliance Retail, a businesswoman, philanthropist, and arts patron.
What did Isha Ambani do at Paris Haute Couture Week
Isha Ambani attended designer Manish Malhotra's Autumn/Winter 2026 Haute Couture presentation and Rahul Mishra's presentation during Paris Haute Couture Week.
What is Isha Ambani's role in Indian luxury
As Executive Director of Reliance Retail, Isha Ambani has played an important role in supporting the growth of Indian luxury brands and helping expand their international presence.
