👗 Top 20 Fashion News Stories — Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Here are the major fashion developments being reported today, with a mix of India and global fashion, especially the latest developments from London Fashion Week and the international fashion month calendar.

1. London Fashion Week Wraps With a Strong British Fashion Focus

London Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2027 season concluded with major presentations from Burberry, Mulberry, Alexander McQueen, Simone Rocha and other leading houses, highlighting both British heritage and contemporary design.

2. Burberry Closes London Fashion Week With Celia Birtwell Collaboration

Burberry’s closing show featured a collaboration with celebrated textile designer Celia Birtwell, bringing her floral and hand-painted motifs into the house’s signature aesthetic.

3. Christopher Kane Makes Mulberry Debut

Christopher Kane’s highly anticipated debut as Mulberry creative director became one of the major talking points of London Fashion Week, combining the label’s heritage with a more contemporary approach.

4. Alexander McQueen Returns to London Runway

Alexander McQueen presented its latest collection in London, reconnecting the brand with the city’s fashion scene while showcasing a dramatic mix of tailoring, couture-inspired elements and unconventional styling.

5. Simone Rocha Draws on Caravaggio for New Collection

Simone Rocha’s latest collection took inspiration from Caravaggio’s The Taking of Christ, translating historical references into velvet, lace, embellished gowns and sculptural outerwear.

6. Leigh-Anne Pinnock Makes Dramatic London Fashion Week Appearance

Pregnant singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock walked for Di Petsa in a runway look designed around themes of motherhood and breastfeeding, becoming one of the most discussed celebrity appearances of the week.

7. London Fashion Week Highlights Commercial Fashion

Designers increasingly emphasized wearable tailoring, cocktail dressing, outerwear and commercially accessible pieces alongside experimental runway concepts during the SS27 season.

8. Burberry Emphasizes British Heritage

Under designer Daniel Lee, Burberry used its London show to highlight its British identity, combining traditional outerwear references with new prints and more contemporary styling.

9. UK Fashion Retail Tax Policy Returns to Spotlight

Fashion Week also became a platform for political debate around the UK’s proposal to restore tax-free shopping and VAT refunds for eligible non-EU visitors, a measure the fashion and retail sector has been discussing.

10. Shanghai Fashion Week Announces SS27 Schedule

Shanghai Fashion Week has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2027 programme, with sportswear, showrooms and opportunities for Chinese designers and domestic fashion businesses featuring prominently.

11. Phone-Free Fashion Show Experiments Gain Attention

Designer Claudia Smith partnered with Pinterest on a phone-free front row at her London Fashion Week debut, reflecting experimentation around how audiences experience runway shows.

12. Indian Craftsmanship Gains Global Fashion Attention

A new international report is highlighting the role of Indian artisans and traditional craftsmanship—from Mumbai to Lucknow—in the production and development of luxury fashion.

13. Keerthy Suresh Turns Heads in Embroidered White Saree

Keerthy Suresh appeared at a trailer launch in an embroidered white saree featuring a prominent gold border, traditional jewellery and contemporary styling.

14. Jacqueline Fernandez Brings Ice-Blue Glamour to Lehenga Fashion

Jacqueline Fernandez was featured in an ice-blue Ekaya lehenga combining shimmer, embroidery, a sheer floral drape and statement jewellery for a modern festive look.

15. Anand Kabra Presents Taramati II

Indian designer Anand Kabra is discussing his latest Taramati II collection, which draws on the cultural history of the Deccan and explores themes of belonging, memory and craftsmanship.

16. Aditi Rao Hydari Features in Anand Kabra’s Design Story

Kabra has reinterpreted a piece from his Spring/Summer 2013 collection for Aditi Rao Hydari, connecting the designer’s archival work with the actress’s Deccan heritage.

17. Indian Wedding Fashion Focuses on Craft and Storytelling

As India’s wedding season approaches, designers are highlighting emotionally driven bridal clothing, regional craft traditions and detailed artisanal work as important parts of contemporary wedding fashion.

18. Donatella Versace Returns With a New Fashion Brand

Vogue Business reports that Donatella Versace is returning to the fashion business with a new brand, marking a significant development in the career of the Italian designer.

19. Milan Fashion Week Prepares for SS27

Attention is shifting from London to Milan as the Spring/Summer 2027 fashion calendar moves into its next major European stage, with major houses preparing new collections and presentations.

20. ’80s Fashion Continues Its Revival

The return of ’80s-inspired trainers and straight-leg denim remains a notable fashion trend, reflecting the wider revival of retro silhouettes across contemporary wardrobes.

Fashion focus today: The biggest story is the transition from London Fashion Week to Milan, while Indian fashion coverage continues to emphasize traditional craftsmanship, sarees, bridal wear and modern interpretations of regional textiles.