👗 Top 20 Fashion News Stories

Friday, September 25, 2026

Here are 20 notable India and world fashion stories making headlines today, covering Milan Fashion Week, Indian designers and celebrities, luxury brands, runway trends and the global fashion business.

🇮🇳 India & Indian Fashion

1. Rashmika Mandanna Continues to Make Waves at Milan Fashion Week
Rashmika Mandanna is among the Indian stars attracting attention at Milan Fashion Week, appearing in striking fashion looks and sharing the international spotlight with major global personalities.

2. Alia Bhatt’s Sequin Look Draws Attention
Alia Bhatt’s sequin top and mini-skirt combination at the Don’t Be Shy premiere is one of today’s prominent Indian fashion stories, highlighting the growing influence of contemporary party dressing.

3. Nita Ambani Makes a Statement in a Patola Saree
Nita Ambani’s appearance at Lalbaugcha Raja has attracted fashion attention, with her Patola saree and diamond jewellery combining traditional Indian craftsmanship with luxury styling.

4. Kiara Ambani’s Festive Style Inspires Budget-Friendly Looks
Fashion coverage today is examining Kiara Ambani’s festive styling and ways to recreate the overall aesthetic at more accessible prices, reflecting the continued influence of celebrity fashion.

5. Sara Ali Khan’s Polished Style Gets Designer Breakdown
Designers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna have offered insights into Sara Ali Khan’s polished fashion aesthetic, drawing attention to the styling details behind her latest appearance.

6. Indian Craftsmanship Gains Global Fashion Attention
Traditional Indian techniques and artisan skills from regions including Mumbai and Lucknow continue to influence international luxury fashion. Global designers increasingly rely on Indian craftsmanship for embroidery, embellishment and textile work.

7. Indian Designers Take a Bigger Role at Milan’s Global Fashion Events
Rashmika Mandanna, Dhruv Kapoor, Manish Malhotra and other South Asian names were part of Vogue World: Milano, demonstrating the growing visibility of Indian and South Asian fashion talent on international platforms.

8. RCB Meets High Fashion at Milan Fashion Week
Royal Challengers Bengaluru has made an unusual crossover into luxury fashion, with PUMA presenting three jackets reworked by Indian designer Dhruv Kapoor. The collaboration marks the first appearance of an IPL cricket team at Milan Fashion Week.

9. Indian Fashion and Romania Explore Greater Cooperation
India and Romania are exploring stronger cooperation in fashion and textiles. An India-Romania B2B interaction highlighted opportunities for Indian companies and designers, including participation in Romania’s Pasarela International Fashion Festival 2026.

10. South African Fashion Meets Indian Craft and Culture in Jaipur
The Art of Collaboration 2026 has brought South African fashion, beauty and design perspectives to Jaipur, with designer and creative talent Bryoni Govender at the centre of the initiative.

🌍 World Fashion

11. Milan Fashion Week SS27 Takes Centre Stage
Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 is underway from September 22–28, with 54 physical shows and six digital presentations. The week features major houses and a series of new creative directions.

12. Moschino’s New Creative Directors Make Their Milan Debut
Simone Rizzo and Loris Messina, the founders of Sunnei, are presenting their first collection for Moschino today. Their debut is one of the most closely watched moments of Milan Fashion Week.

13. Demna Presents His Latest Gucci Collection in Milan
Demna is presenting his second Gucci ready-to-wear collection during Milan Fashion Week. The show is being watched closely as the designer continues shaping the Italian luxury house’s direction.

14. Prada Puts Skirts at the Centre of Its Milan Collection
Prada has made skirts the defining element of its latest collection, moving away from trousers and conventional dresses. The collection explores different skirt silhouettes, fabrics and ways of styling them.

15. Luxury Brands Look to Fashion Weeks for a Commercial Boost
Luxury houses are increasing their investment in Milan and Paris runway events as the sector faces slower consumer spending, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Major brands are using shows, stores and experiences to strengthen customer engagement.

16. London Fashion Week Shows Stronger Buyer Interest
International buyer attendance at London Fashion Week rose significantly for the Spring/Summer 2027 season. Industry data also points to a gap between strong commercial interest from buyers and weaker online social engagement.

17. Paris Sees New Wave of Fashion Retail Openings
Paris is experiencing a fresh wave of retail activity, with brands including Fendi Casa, Claudie Pierlot, Alohas and Reformation opening or expanding new concepts in the French capital.

18. Chanel Names Lucia Pieroni Creative Makeup Director
Chanel has appointed veteran makeup artist Lucia Pieroni as its new creative makeup director. Pieroni has worked closely with designer Matthieu Blazy and is expected to bring a new perspective to the beauty side of the fashion house.

19. MaXhosa Africa Joins Paris Fashion Week Schedule
South African label MaXhosa Africa, founded by Laduma Ngxokolo, has joined the official Paris Fashion Week schedule. Its participation gives African design another prominent platform within the global fashion calendar.

20. Fashion Industry Balances Technology With Human Craftsmanship
The debate over technology and the human touch remains central to fashion this season. Vogue World: Milano specifically explored craftsmanship, industrial innovation, artificial intelligence and the future of design through five themed acts.