Top 20 Fashion News Stories — Thursday, September 24, 2026

Here are 20 notable India and international fashion stories making headlines today, with the biggest focus on Milan Fashion Week, Vogue World 2026, Indian designers and the latest celebrity style developments.

1. Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 takes centre stage

Milan Fashion Week is underway from September 22–28, bringing together major luxury houses, emerging designers and international fashion personalities. The schedule features 54 shows and 88 presentations, with Prada, Gucci, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Marni, Jil Sander and Giorgio Armani among the major names.

2. Vogue World 2026 puts Milan in the global fashion spotlight

Vogue World 2026: Milano has become one of the week’s biggest fashion events, combining runway presentations, music and international celebrity appearances. The event opened Milan’s fashion week with a theme centred on fashion’s relationship with technology and the human touch.

3. Rashmika Mandanna makes a major Vogue World appearance

Indian actor Rashmika Mandanna attracted international attention at Vogue World 2026 wearing an elaborate Anamika Khanna creation. Vogue India reports that the lace dress required approximately 350 hours of work, highlighting the craftsmanship behind the couture-inspired look.

4. Shakira’s 500-hour Gaurav Gupta creation becomes a fashion talking point

Shakira appeared in a dramatic Gaurav Gupta look featuring a distinctive Banarasi-inspired skirt. Indian Express reports that the creation required more than 500 hours to complete, putting Indian couture craftsmanship firmly in the international spotlight.

5. Claire Holt wears Manish Malhotra in Milan

The Vampire Diaries actor Claire Holt appeared at Vogue World 2026 wearing a Manish Malhotra gown from his MAA collection. The delicate design featured hand-painted flowers and represented another international showcase for Indian couture.

6. Indian designers make their presence felt across global fashion week

The latest Milan and London events are highlighting the growing international visibility of Indian fashion houses and craftsmanship. Indian designers are increasingly combining traditional textiles and techniques with contemporary silhouettes for global audiences.

7. Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh make London Fashion Week debut

Indian designers Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh presented their label Lovebirds at London Fashion Week. Their SS27 collection drew on memories of pre-digital India, including schoolbook illustrations, hand-painted signs and the familiar Bata chappal, which was transformed into a sculptural heel.

8. “Adarsh Balak” gets a London Fashion Week makeover

The familiar Indian classroom poster featuring “Adarsh Balak” has inspired a contemporary fashion interpretation. The idea has been incorporated into a London Fashion Week presentation, demonstrating how everyday Indian cultural memories are being translated into international fashion.

9. Prada continues to draw attention at Milan Fashion Week

Prada is among the headline shows of Milan’s SS27 schedule. The fashion house is part of a week in which established luxury labels are using major runway events to attract consumers and reinforce their brands amid a challenging luxury market.

10. Luxury fashion houses look to Milan and Paris for renewed momentum

Major luxury brands are relying on high-profile runway shows to generate attention and reconnect with consumers. Reuters reports that the elaborate shows in Milan and Paris come against a difficult backdrop for parts of the luxury sector, including weaker revenues and changing consumer demand.

11. Burberry’s London Fashion Week comeback continues

Burberry used London Fashion Week to emphasise British heritage while incorporating playful prints from textile designer Celia Birtwell. The presentation comes as the company works to strengthen its position in the luxury market.

12. Mulberry returns to the London runway under Christopher Kane

Mulberry presented Christopher Kane’s debut collection for the house during London Fashion Week. The collection used structured leather and references to Mulberry’s heritage as part of the brand’s latest chapter.

13. Alexander McQueen returns to London Fashion Week

Alexander McQueen was among the major names on the London schedule. Its latest presentation combined couture influences with references to London’s cultural and nightlife traditions, adding to the renewed focus on the British fashion capital.

14. Simone Rocha brings historical references to London runway

Simone Rocha presented a collection drawing inspiration from painter Caravaggio and historical textures. The show was one of several London Fashion Week presentations blending historical references with contemporary fashion.

15. Moschino prepares for a new creative chapter

Simone Rizzo and Loris Messina are preparing to present their first Moschino collection as creative directors on September 25. Their appointment marks one of the most closely watched creative developments of Milan Fashion Week.

16. Vogue Café returns to Milan Fashion Week

Vogue Café has returned to Milan at Palazzo Giureconsulti for September 24–26. The event includes a curated bookstore with 100 fashion and cultural titles, along with a Meta section where visitors can experience Meta Glasses.

17. Dalí and fashion exhibition opens during Milan Fashion Week

Milan is also combining fashion with art through the “Dalí e la Moda” exhibition at Palazzo Reale. The exhibition opens around the fashion week period and explores Salvador Dalí’s relationship with fashion and design.

18. Donatella Versace begins a new fashion and beauty venture

Donatella Versace is entering a new professional chapter after leaving her long-standing creative role at Versace. She has announced plans for a new venture spanning fashion and beauty, drawing considerable attention across the industry.

19. Indian festive fashion remains dominated by heritage crafts

Vogue India’s latest coverage shows continued interest in Patola, Bandhani, Banarasi brocade, Ajrakh, Chikankari and other traditional Indian crafts. Designers and celebrities are adapting these techniques into contemporary saris, kurta sets, gowns and occasionwear for the festive season.

20. Air India Express unveils the craft story behind its new cabin crew uniforms

Air India Express’ new cabin crew uniform has become a fashion-and-design story in its own right. The design process reportedly involved three years and five crafts, illustrating the amount of preparation and traditional craftsmanship behind the finished uniforms.