Designers Abu Jani, Sandeep Khosla with Usha Mittal, wife of billionaire LN Mittal

Within divided speculations, the official reason cited by the designer duo blames Matrix, the media management company, for the decision. "Matrix wasn't allotting us seat numbers for our esteemed guests. This is Couture Week, not any other fashion week. We didn't want to risk our guests being offended due to unorganised seating. HDIL, the sponsors of the event have been good, but Matrix needs to learn a thing or two about celebs like Abu and Sandeep," explained Abu Jani.