Countrymade unveils FOUNDRY menswear collection for Autumn/Winter 2026

New Delhi label Countrymade has launched FOUNDRY, an Autumn/Winter 2026 menswear collection by founder Sushant Abrol that translates metal-casting processes—heat, pressure, erosion, compression and fusion—into fabric treatments and Indian craft.

— Source publishedWed, 26 Aug, 2026, 18:16 IST·First seen Wed, 26 Aug, 2026, 18:25 IST·Source Apparel Resources India

What happened

New Delhi menswear label Countrymade unveiled FOUNDRY, its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection. Founded by designer Sushant Abrol in 2019, the line draws on

Key facts

  • 2019
  • Autumn/Winter 2026

Why this matters

FOUNDRY positions Countrymade as a potential collaboration or distribution partner for premium platforms seeking contemporary Indian menswear with a distinctive craft and materials narrative.

What to watch

  • New stockist announcements, pop-ups or e-commerce partnerships beyond Countrymade's existing channels.
  • Editorial placements, celebrity wear and stylist pulls tied to FOUNDRY.
  • Price architecture and sell-through of treated statement pieces versus more conventional separates.
  • Evidence of limited editions or collaborations with metalworkers, craftspeople, artists or industrial-design partners.
  • Expansion of the FOUNDRY visual language into accessories, womenswear, home, fragrance or permanent brand signatures.
  • Translate signature FOUNDRY treatments into more wearable, lower-priced entry products such as overshirts, trousers, accessories and layering pieces.
  • Seed key looks with Indian actors, musicians, stylists and fashion editors during the Autumn/Winter buying and event cycle.
  • Develop retail storytelling around the metal-casting inspiration through material displays, artisan content and process-led campaign assets.
  • Use the collection to approach premium domestic and international stockists seeking contemporary Indian menswear with a distinct craft proposition.
  • Track which silhouettes and fabric treatments convert into repeatable core products for future seasonal carryover.