👗 Top 20 Fashion News Stories
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Here are 20 notable India and world fashion stories in focus today, with Milan Fashion Week SS27 dominating the international fashion calendar.
🇮🇳 India & Indian Fashion
1. Aditi Rao Hydari Makes a Leather Statement at Milan Fashion Week
Aditi Rao Hydari attended Tod’s Spring/Summer 2027 show in Milan wearing a structured leather top and matching skirt, paired with the brand’s T Signature bag and coordinating belt.
2. Rashmika Mandanna’s 350-Hour Anamika Khanna Creation Continues to Draw Attention
Rashmika Mandanna’s elaborate Anamika Khanna look for Vogue World Milano has remained one of the standout Indian fashion moments of the week. The couture creation reportedly required about 350 hours of work.
3. Indian Craftsmanship Takes Centre Stage Internationally
Indian embroidery, textile traditions and artisan techniques are receiving increased attention from global fashion houses. Recent international fashion coverage has highlighted the craftsmanship behind luxury garments and accessories.
4. Dhruv Kapoor Brings Indian Design to the RCB-PUMA Collaboration
Indian designer Dhruv Kapoor has reworked Royal Challengers Bengaluru-inspired PUMA jackets, creating a crossover between Indian cricket culture and international fashion. The collaboration was presented during Milan Fashion Week.
5. Air India Express Uniform Design Highlights Indian Craft Traditions
The airline’s new cabin-crew uniform has attracted fashion attention for incorporating multiple Indian craft influences. The design story reportedly involved three years of work and five craft traditions.
6. Indian Designers Continue to Gain Visibility at Vogue World Milano
Indian and South Asian fashion talent featured prominently at Vogue World 2026 in Milan, with designers and celebrities including Rashmika Mandanna and Anamika Khanna receiving international attention.
7. Aditi Rao Hydari’s Indian-Inspired Styling Gets Fresh Attention
Beyond her Tod’s appearance, Aditi Rao Hydari has been featured in fashion coverage for modern interpretations of traditional Indian clothing, including metalwork and Bandhani-inspired styling.
8. Festive Indian Fashion Moves Toward Contemporary Styling
Indian fashion coverage is increasingly focusing on ways to combine traditional festive clothing with contemporary silhouettes and accessories. Homegrown labels are also receiving attention ahead of the festive season.
9. Homegrown Indian Brands Gain Festive-Season Spotlight
Vogue India’s latest fashion coverage is highlighting homegrown labels to watch during the festive season, reflecting continued consumer interest in Indian-designed clothing and accessories.
10. Rewearing Wedding Outfits Becomes a Major Styling Conversation
Indian stylists are offering new approaches to reusing wedding outfits without making them look like traditional bridal wear. The trend reflects a broader shift toward versatile wardrobes and more sustainable fashion consumption.
🌍 World Fashion
11. Milan Fashion Week SS27 Continues Through the Weekend
Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 runs from September 22–28, bringing major Italian and international fashion houses to the city. Saturday’s schedule includes established brands and emerging designers.
12. Bottega Veneta Presents Louise Trotter’s Latest Collection
Louise Trotter is presenting her third collection for Bottega Veneta during Milan Fashion Week, making the show one of the week’s closely followed events as the house develops its latest creative direction.
13. Gucci’s Demna Era Continues in Milan
Demna presented another Gucci collection in Milan as the designer continues shaping the Italian luxury house’s new visual direction. His latest work has placed renewed emphasis on visible luxury and distinctive personal style.
14. Prada’s Skirt-Focused Collection Becomes a Major SS27 Talking Point
Prada has placed skirts at the centre of its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, with all 63 looks built around different skirt silhouettes rather than conventional dresses or trousers.
15. Moschino’s New Creative Directors Begin a New Chapter
Sunnei founders Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo have taken over creative leadership at Moschino and presented their first collection for the house during Milan Fashion Week.
16. Luxury Fashion Faces a Difficult Business Environment
Behind the glamour of Milan and Paris runway shows, luxury companies are dealing with slower spending, geopolitical uncertainty and pressure on sales. Major brands are using elaborate shows and retail experiences to reconnect with affluent customers.
17. Vogue Café Returns to Milan During Fashion Week
Vogue Café has returned to Palazzo Giureconsulti during Milan Fashion Week, combining fashion, books, merchandise and cultural programming. Visitors can also experience technology-related installations at the venue.
18. Montreal Fashion Week Highlights Local Designers
Montreal Fashion Week’s sixth edition is running through September 27, bringing more than 35 brands together while placing a strong emphasis on Canada’s local fashion industry.
19. Fashion Industry Continues Exploring Technology and AI
Technology is increasingly appearing alongside traditional craftsmanship in fashion presentations. Vogue World Milano, for example, has explored the relationship between craftsmanship, industrial innovation and artificial intelligence.
20. Milan’s Fashion Houses Continue a Period of Creative Change
Fendi, Gucci, Marni, Moschino and Bottega Veneta are among the major houses navigating new creative directions or establishing recently appointed designers. The changes reflect a broader period of transition across Italian luxury fashion.
✨ Fashion themes dominating September 26
Milan Fashion Week • Indian couture • celebrity fashion • leather dressing • skirts and new silhouettes • Gucci’s creative direction • Moschino’s new era • Indian craftsmanship • festive fashion • luxury industry’s changing business landscape.
