👗 Top 20 Fashion News Stories

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Here are 20 notable India and world fashion stories making headlines today, covering Milan Fashion Week, Indian designers, celebrity style, luxury houses, craftsmanship and emerging fashion trends.

🇮🇳 India & Indian Fashion

1. Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal Turn Showstoppers for Manish Malhotra
Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal headlined Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan showcase in Mumbai. Alia appeared in an ivory chikankari saree, while Vicky wore a midnight-blue bandhgala, with the collection celebrating 15 years of Malhotra’s association with the Mijwan Welfare Society and its artisan community.

2. Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan Show Celebrates Indian Craftsmanship
The latest Mijwan collection placed chikankari and thread embroidery at the centre of the showcase, using ivory, green, coral and ombré tones. The event highlighted the continuing role of traditional Indian embroidery in contemporary fashion.

3. Bollywood’s Leading Women Bring Glamour to Mijwan
Madhuri Dixit, Urmila Matondkar, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty were among the celebrities attending Malhotra’s Mijwan celebration. Their ethnic and contemporary looks have become a major part of today’s Indian fashion coverage.

4. Soni Razdan and Neetu Kapoor Offer Festive-Wear Inspiration
Soni Razdan appeared in a lavender-pink embellished ensemble, while Neetu Kapoor chose a bright fuchsia kurta set with a contrasting orange-and-gold dupatta. Their contrasting looks offer styling ideas for India’s upcoming festive season.

5. Indian Designers Strengthen Presence at Global Fashion Weeks
Indian designers are increasingly appearing on the calendars of major international fashion capitals, including London and Milan. Industry coverage points to designers such as Gursi Singh and Amrita Khanna gaining visibility with international buyers and fashion media.

6. Rashmika Mandanna’s Anamika Khanna Look Continues to Draw Attention
Rashmika Mandanna’s appearance at Vogue World Milano in a sculptural black gown from Anamika Khanna’s Moonlit Palace collection has become one of the prominent Indian celebrity-fashion moments of the season.

7. Northeast India Emerges as a Source of New Fashion Ideas
Fashion coverage is increasingly turning toward India’s Northeast, where designers are blending regional heritage, traditional clothing and contemporary silhouettes. Nagaland-rooted label Homeland Elegies is among the brands being highlighted as part of this emerging movement.

8. Indian Craftsmanship Gains Greater International Visibility
The increasing appearance of Indian designers and artisan techniques at global fashion events is strengthening the international profile of Indian craftsmanship. Chikankari, hand embroidery and other traditional techniques are being incorporated into contemporary luxury and couture.

9. Bollywood’s Global Fashion Influence Continues to Grow
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Deepika Padukone, Bhumi Pednekar and other Indian actresses are being revisited for their appearances at major international fashion events. Their presence illustrates how Indian celebrity style has become increasingly connected to global fashion circuits.

10. Indian Fashion Looks Toward a More Craft-Focused Future
The current international fashion calendar is giving renewed attention to craftsmanship and human-made details. This trend aligns with the growing visibility of Indian artisans and designers whose work places embroidery and handcraft at the centre of contemporary fashion.

🌍 World Fashion

11. Milan Fashion Week Dominates the Global Fashion Calendar
Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 is running from September 22–28, bringing together major Italian fashion houses, international designers, celebrities and buyers. Prada, Gucci, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana and Bottega Veneta are among the major names shaping the week.

12. Bottega Veneta Presents Louise Trotter’s Latest Collection
Louise Trotter’s latest Bottega Veneta collection explores the transition between seasons through lighter tailoring, woven leather, raffia and colourful pieces. Kylie Jenner closed the show, while celebrities including Solange, Tyler, the Creator, Julianne Moore and Jacob Elordi attended.

13. Dolce & Gabbana Draws on Sicilian Heritage for SS27
Dolce & Gabbana’s Stravaganza Siciliana collection draws inspiration from the wardrobes of Sicilian families and mixes vintage references with contemporary pieces. Lace, crochet, tweed, leopard prints and denim were combined to create deliberately eclectic looks.

14. Gucci and Moschino Explore the Idea of ‘Real People’
At Milan Fashion Week, Gucci and Moschino used different approaches to explore authentic Italian style. Demna staged Gucci’s show around the idea of a fashion store, while Moschino’s new creative directors incorporated real Milanese people into their presentation.

15. Moschino’s New Creative Directors Make Their Milan Debut
Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo, founders of Sunnei, have taken over creative direction at Moschino and are presenting their first collection for the house during the SS27 season. Their debut is one of the most closely watched developments of Milan Fashion Week.

16. Milan Fashion Week Sees Renewed Focus on Craftsmanship
Craftsmanship has emerged as one of the defining themes of the current Milan season. Several major houses are emphasising handwork, construction and distinctive materials at a time when the fashion industry is also grappling with technology and AI.

17. Fashion Industry Faces Protests Over Fur
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Milan during Fashion Week to protest the use of animal fur. Protesters called for stronger restrictions and urged the fashion industry to remove fur from runway collections.

18. Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Become a Bottega Veneta Fashion Week Talking Point
Kendall Jenner walked in Bottega Veneta’s SS27 show, while Jacob Elordi watched from the front row. Their appearance generated substantial celebrity and fashion attention around the collection.

19. Gianvito Rossi Celebrates 20 Years in Footwear
Italian footwear brand Gianvito Rossi marked its 20th anniversary during Milan Fashion Week with a celebration at Palazzo Serbelloni. Naomi Watts and Paloma Elsesser were among the celebrities attending, highlighting the brand’s continued focus on luxury footwear.

20. Paris Fashion Week Prepares for Its SS27 Opening
Attention is already turning toward Paris, where Women’s Fashion Week is scheduled to run from September 28 to October 6. The official calendar features 101 labels and 68 runway shows, with Valentino and Maison Margiela among the houses returning to the schedule.

✨ Major Fashion Themes Today

Milan Fashion Week SS27 • Indian craftsmanship • Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan showcase • Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal • Rashmika Mandanna • Gucci and Moschino • Bottega Veneta • Sicilian heritage • sustainable fashion debates • Paris Fashion Week preparations.