The debut edition of RareFore featured a blend of live performances, curated culinary experiences, interactive installations, and a showcase of the brand’s latest collection – all designed to foster dialogue and connection across disciplines. We collaborated with – Kashmiri Rabab by Adnan Manzoor, Dastangoi by Himanshu Bajpai — the ancient Urdu art of storytelling, and The Aahvaan Project — a genre-fluid contemporary folk collective will close the night with a transcendental set exploring Nirgun love — formless, eternal, and deeply Indian. We also collaborated with The Aravani Art Project, a Trans-women and cis-women led art collective.

The debut edition of RareFore was a sensory tapestry of performance, conversation, craft, and culture. We collaborated with artists and visionaries including Adnan Manzoor (Kashmiri Rabab), Himanshu Bajpai (Dastangoi), and The Aahvaan Project (contemporary folk). Conversations led by Shoba Narayan, Shilpa Sharma, Manu Chandra, and Akshika explored identity, legacy, and cultural shifts. A bespoke menu by chef Manu Chandra complemented the artistic journey, while The Aravani Art Project added a powerful visual layer with their inclusive, community-led installation. From sound rituals to storytelling, RareFore invited reflection, connection, and celebration of the Indian soul.

“RareFore is for the creators who choose to stay with their craft, even when no one is watching,” says Akshika Poddar, Founder, RareFore. “With Verge, we have created a space for them, and for audiences who seek something deeper, slower, and more soulful. RareFore is not just an event – it’s a night of discovery where every corner holds a meaning, every detail matters, and every sound is curated for those who have a taste for the extraordinary. And this is just the beginning.”

With RareFore, The House of Rare continues to build on its vision of making fashion a multidimensional, lived experience – one that inspires and engages beyond garments.