Amid conversations around India’s rapidly evolving fashion and textile ecosystem at Bharat Tex 2026, one homegrown innovation emerged as a clear crowd-puller—DigiCloset AI, a Made-in-Bharat, IPR-protected artificial intelligence platform that demonstrated how technology can fundamentally transform the way people shop, style, and manage their wardrobes.
The innovation received appreciation from Dr. Vasundhara C. Bhagat, NFDI-NIFT Delhi( Incubator of Digicloset AI) , Shri Mithileshwar Thakur, Secretary General, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), and industry stakeholders, reinforcing India’s growing leadership in AI-led fashion innovation.
Throughout the exhibition, the DigiCloset AI pavilion witnessed a steady stream of visitors eager to experience the platform’s intelligent fashion capabilities. What stood out was not just the technology, but the tangible impact it delivered. Visitors explored Virtual Try-On, allowing them to visualize outfits before making a purchase; the AI Combo Generator, which instantly created fresh looks using combination of outfits from already available in their wardrobes with their favourite brands and the AI Stylist, offering personalized recommendations tailored to individual preferences, occasions, and lifestyles. Also included is Offline store discovery & experience for the shoppers.
Equally significant was the platform’s Fashion circularity feature , enabling users to donate or upcycle garments with ease bringing sustainability from concept to everyday practice.
The excitement extended far beyond consumers. Leading fashion brands, retailers, designers, manufacturers, and technology partners viewed DigiCloset AI as a next-generation retail intelligence platform capable of transforming both online and offline shopping experiences. Industry discussions focused on how AI-powered personalization, virtual product visualization, and intelligent wardrobe management could significantly improve customer engagement, reduce purchase hesitation and product returns, increase conversions, and strengthen long-term brand loyalty.
The overwhelming response underscored a larger industry shift: artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to becoming a strategic growth driver for the fashion sector.
Speaking on the occasion, Rashmi Chopra, Founder & CEO, DigiCloset AI, said, “Bharat Tex 2026 has been a defining milestone for us. The response from consumers, fashion brands, retailers, and industry leaders validates our belief that the future of fashion is intelligent, personalized, and circular. DigiCloset AI is designed not only to simplify fashion decisions for consumers but also to empower brands with AI-driven experiences that enhance engagement, improve shopping confidence, and drive measurable business outcomes. We are proud to build this innovation in India for the global fashion industry.”
Incubated by NFDI-NIFT Delhi and supported by Startup India, DigiCloset AI represents India’s growing capability to create globally competitive AI solutions for the fashion industry. Its successful showcase at Bharat Tex 2026 highlighted the convergence of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and digital commerce, positioning the platform as one of the exhibition’s most talked-about innovations.
As India’s fashion ecosystem embraces digital transformation, DigiCloset AI is demonstrating that the next era of retail will be defined not merely by selling products, but by delivering intelligent, personalized, and sustainable fashion experiences.
