👗 Top 20 Fashion News Stories
Monday, September 28, 2026
Here are 20 major India and world fashion stories making headlines today, with Milan Fashion Week wrapping up and Paris Fashion Week beginning.
🇮🇳 India & Indian Fashion
1. Alia Bhatt Channels 1997 Givenchy Couture in Butter-Yellow Look
Alia Bhatt is making headlines for a vintage Givenchy couture ensemble featuring a butter-yellow palette, sharp tailoring and an oversized waist bow. The look combines archival fashion with a contemporary, minimalist styling approach.
2. Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal Walk for Manish Malhotra
Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal recently appeared as showstoppers at Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan fashion showcase. Their traditional-meets-contemporary styling has become one of the week’s prominent Indian fashion moments.
3. Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan Showcase Highlights Indian Craftsmanship
The designer’s latest showcase brought Bollywood stars and elaborate Indianwear together, with embroidery, chikankari and couture-inspired silhouettes dominating the presentation.
4. Urmila Matondkar to Kajol Bring Bollywood Glamour to Manish Malhotra Show
Several veteran Bollywood actresses, including Urmila Matondkar and Kajol, attracted attention with their appearances at Manish Malhotra’s showcase, demonstrating the continuing influence of established Indian stars on fashion trends.
5. Soni Razdan and Neetu Kapoor Highlight Ethnic Fashion
Soni Razdan and Neetu Kapoor were among the celebrities photographed in elegant ethnic ensembles at the Manish Malhotra event, adding a mature and traditional dimension to the showcase’s celebrity fashion presence.
6. Rashmika Mandanna Continues Her Milan Fashion Week Run
Rashmika Mandanna has been one of the prominent Indian faces at Milan Fashion Week, appearing for Onitsuka Tiger’s Spring/Summer 2027 presentation. Her street-style appearance featured a structured mustard-orange corduroy jacket with a striped T-shirt.
7. Indian Craftsmanship Gains Greater Global Visibility
Indian embroidery, handwork and textile craftsmanship continue to receive increased attention from international luxury fashion. Indian designers are increasingly moving beyond supplying craftsmanship to establishing their own global fashion identities.
8. South Asian Talent Continues to Expand Its Global Fashion Presence
The international fashion calendar has increasingly featured South Asian designers, celebrities and creative talent. This year’s Milan and Paris events are again highlighting the growing connection between Indian fashion and major global luxury platforms.
🌍 World Fashion
9. Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 Begins
Paris Fashion Week opened today, launching the final major stop of the Spring/Summer 2027 fashion month. The schedule includes 67 runway shows, alongside numerous presentations and private events.
10. MaXhosa Africa Makes Official Paris Fashion Week Debut
South African luxury knitwear label MaXhosa Africa, founded by Laduma Ngxokolo, has joined the official Paris Fashion Week programme. The label’s debut places Xhosa culture and South African craftsmanship on one of fashion’s most important international stages.
11. Anthony Vaccarello’s Future at Saint Laurent Under Scrutiny
Saint Laurent’s upcoming Paris show is attracting additional attention amid reports that creative director Anthony Vaccarello could eventually leave the house. No departure has been officially confirmed in the cited reporting.
12. Luxury Industry Faces Continued Pressure as Paris Fashion Week Opens
The Paris shows arrive while major luxury companies contend with weaker consumer spending, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Fashion houses are using major runway events to rebuild visibility and generate renewed consumer interest.
13. Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy Era Continues to Generate Buzz
Chanel has emerged as one of the brighter stories in the current luxury environment, with Matthieu Blazy’s tenure generating strong attention and increased interest around the brand’s boutiques and collections.
14. Milan Fashion Week Wraps With Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana and Ferragamo
The closing stages of Milan Fashion Week featured collections from Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo and Tod’s. The shows showcased contrasting approaches ranging from Italian glamour to understated luxury and textured designs.
15. Louise Trotter Presents Another Bottega Veneta Collection
Louise Trotter’s latest Bottega Veneta collection focused heavily on texture and the idea of changing seasons. The collection continued the designer’s exploration of the Italian house’s signature craftsmanship and Intrecciato heritage.
16. Onitsuka Tiger Presents Spring/Summer 2027 in Milan
Onitsuka Tiger’s latest Milan presentation attracted an international celebrity audience and introduced the brand’s new Spring/Summer 2027 direction. Rashmika Mandanna was among the high-profile guests.
17. Fur Protest Draws Hundreds in Milan
Hundreds of animal-rights protesters gathered during Milan Fashion Week to campaign against the use of fur. The demonstration adds to the continuing debate surrounding animal welfare and materials used by the fashion industry.
18. Donatella Versace Launches New Fashion-and-Beauty Venture
Donatella Versace is returning to creative leadership through a new independent fashion and beauty brand being developed with Revolve Group. The planned venture is expected to launch products in 2027 and eventually expand internationally.
19. Fashion’s Luxury Business Faces a Difficult Recovery
Luxury companies continue to face pressure from weaker discretionary spending and an uncertain global economy. Reuters reports that major groups including LVMH and Kering have experienced significant share-price declines in 2026, increasing the importance of runway events and new creative strategies.
20. Paris Fashion Week Sets Up a Major Week of Designer Debuts and Comebacks
The Paris schedule includes major houses such as Dior and Saint Laurent, while newer and returning designers add further interest. The week is expected to be closely watched for creative-director developments and signs of how luxury fashion is responding to the current commercial slowdown.
✨ Major Fashion Themes Today
Paris Fashion Week • Milan Fashion Week finale • Alia Bhatt’s vintage couture • Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan showcase • Rashmika Mandanna • Indian craftsmanship • MaXhosa Africa • luxury-market pressure • Donatella Versace’s new venture • sustainable and ethical fashion.
