In an evolving design landscape, India Design ID posits itself as a creative vanguard, continuing to set the benchmark for design excellence and innovation. This year, the fair partners with Business France and the Embassy of France in India to proudly unveil the second edition of Art de Vivre à la française, celebrating France as the Partner Country.
Taking place from February 19-22, 2026, at NSIC Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi, the prestigious event will bring together the finest of French craftsmanship, contemporary creativity, and lifestyle innovation. This edition reinforces the vibrant dialogue between design and savoir-faire, illustrating how French and Indian creativity converge to shape the aesthetics, materials, and art de vivre of the future.
Spotlighting the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, there will be a presentation resonating the theme, and an award will be given to a recipient who embodies the collaborative spirit of the partnership.
Attending the event, H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, said, “I am delighted to witness the remarkable success of the latest edition of the Art de Vivre à la française exhibition, showcasing the finest of French excellence in design, creativity, and craftsmanship. Being held under the India-France Year of Innovation banner, this event combines the excellence of the French lifestyle industry with innovation to build ambitious and inspiring collaborations between our two countries.”
The exhibition will feature a 350m2 scenographic space designed to immerse visitors in the refined elegance and vision that defines l’art de vivre à la française. The curated showcase will spotlight the mastery and innovation of 13 leading French Houses and creators, spanning tableware and crystalware, contemporary design objects, home accessories, decorative textiles and interiors, lighting, furniture, sound equipment and fashion.
Participating this year are:
ASSOULINE: The world’s leading luxury publishing house, renowned for its beautifully designed books celebrating culture, travel, fashion, and lifestyle. Its volumes are considered both cultural references and decorative art objects. (www.eu.assouline.com / www.altiusluxury.com)
BACCARAT: Baccarat embodies the ultimate French art de vivre, shaped since 1764 by a collective of master artisans. Renowned for crafting the world’s purest crystal, the Maison sets the benchmark for contemporary elegance through a constant dialogue between heritage and innovation. (www.baccarat.com/en_fr/)
CASAMANCE & MISIA: MISIA creates prestigious, high-quality fabrics and wallcoverings, offering collections that provide an emotional and sensorial interlude for interior design connoisseurs. The brand is known for its meticulous colour palettes, patterns, and textures. (www.casamance.com / www.misia-paris.com)
CRISTAL BENITO: A French family atelier specialising in exquisitely crafted crystal objects. Their refined, hand-finished pieces embody traditional expertise and luxury French artistry. (www.cristal-benito.fr)
DASSAULT SYSTEMS: HomeByMe is a suite of 3D interior planning and product configuration solutions developed by Dassault Systèmes (the 3DEXPERIENCE Company) to help both consumers and businesses design, visualise, plan, and sell home interiors in 3D. (www.3ds.com)
DAUM: Daum is an iconic French crystal Maison renowned for its artistic heritage and exceptional craftsmanship. They’re a historic French leader of pâte de verre, producing collectible glass sculptures in collaboration with leading artists and celebrated worldwide for their mastery of pâte de verre, an ancient and highly complex glassmaking technique. (www.daum.fr / www.altiusluxury.com)
DEVIALET: A French audio innovator with 250+ patents, known for its Phantom Ultimate and high-fidelity speakers. The brand blends cutting-edge engineering with elegant design to deliver powerful, immersive sound. (www.devialet.com)
GALERIES LAFAYETTE MUMBAI: Galeries Lafayette, the legendary 130-year-old Parisian institution, marks its Indian debut through a strategic alliance with the Aditya Birla Group. More than a department store, Galeries Lafayette Mumbai is a “retail-tainment” destination that transcends conventional shopping. (Galeries Lafayette India / Home – ABFRL)
LAC – HUMIDORS: A specialist in crafting luxury cigar humidors, watch winders, and leather cases from rare materials, combining Riviera craftsmanship with innovative engineering. Their pieces reflect French excellence, exclusivity, and timeless design. (www.lac-humidors.fr)
LE CREUSET: A global icon since 1925, Le Creuset produces premium, handcrafted, enamelled cast-iron cookware made in France. Celebrated for durability, colour innovation, and culinary performance, the brand remains a favourite among chefs and design-conscious consumers worldwide. (www.lecreuset.in)
LUX TEMPORIS: A specialist in designing kinetic, bioinspired lighting that merges robotics with artisanal savoir-faire. Their poetic, moving light sculptures transform interiors through delicate, nature inspired motion and materials. (www.luxtemporis.com)
NATHALIE BORDERIE: A French glass artist, Nathalie Borderie creates expressive sculptures fusing technique, blending colour, texture, and light. Her couture influenced pieces combine glass, crystal, and metal to produce unique, collectible artworks. (www.nathalieborderie.fr.com)
NATTIOT: A specialist in designing creative, sustainable children’s rugs and accessories made in India, Belgium, and Turkey. Using OEKOTEX® certified materials, the brand offers practical, safe, and playful decor for modern families. (www.nattiot.fr)
S.T. DUPONT: An iconic French luxury Maison that is renowned worldwide for its exceptional savoir-faire in fine writing instruments, lighters and leather goods. (www.st-dupont.com / www.TheLAFGroup.com)
WATERFALL AUDIO: They are known for their handcrafted glass loudspeakers, blending haute couture aesthetics with advanced acoustic engineering. Made in Provence, their iconic designs combine glass, wood, aluminium, and French-developed technologies for exceptional sound clarity. (www.waterfallaudio.com/en)
L’OPÉRA: A French pâtisserie brand celebrating the refinement, precision, and emotion of French pastry. Rooted in classical French savoir-faire and elevated through contemporary creativity, L’Opéra reinterprets iconic pâtisserie codes with elegance and modernity. (L’Opéra India – French Bakery)
The showcase will be highlighting an Indian brand as a guest designer:
KLOVE: A luxury design and lighting studio known for its hand-blown glass lighting fixtures and sculptural objects, Klove creates bespoke installations that blend artistry with spatial design. (www.klovestudio.com)
As part of the programme, India Design ID will host the Indo-French Design Dialogues on Thursday, 19th February, organised in tandem with the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industries (IFCCI) and Business France in partnership with Atout France. Bringing together influential voices from both countries, the fair will host senior representatives from Mobilier National, Atout France, Galeries Lafayette, leading Indian and international designers and architects like Vikram Goyal, Ashiesh Shah, India Madhavi, as well as French luxury and design houses.
A collaborating partner, Business France, acts as a definitive gateway between French excellence and global expansion. A public company that supports the international development of the French economy, it assists companies in expanding abroad, promotes exports, attracts foreign investment to France, and develops the V.I.E programme, which connects companies with young talent for international assignments.
By positioning Art de Vivre à la française at the heart, France and India reaffirm how traditional savoir-faire and contemporary innovation mutually reinforce each other. This edition highlights the capacity of French and Indian artisans, designers, and creative industries to transform ancestral techniques into modern solutions, fostering business partnerships and cross-cultural collaboration that shape the innovations of tomorrow.
India Design ID extends its special appreciation to their institutional partners — the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFFCI), the Institut Français en Inde (IFI), Atout France, Alliance Française, Ameublement Français, Mobilier National, La French Tech India, Francéclat as well as to their private partners Air France, l’Opéra, Klove, The Works, Lyra Network, ESI Group, Cooperl, Bacardi, Monin, Jaipur Rugs, Creaticity, Aaron Fernandes Entertainment and Furtado’s whose support and collaboration have been instrumental in making this edition possible.
