Top 20 Fashion News Stories — India & World
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Here are 20 fashion-related developments and industry stories covering Indian fashion, global runway events, designers, celebrity style and fashion business.
🇮🇳 India Fashion News
1. Sabyasachi’s New York Fashion Week comeback attracts global attention
Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s return to New York Fashion Week continues to generate international interest, with his collection combining Indian craftsmanship, denim and statement jewellery.
2. Sabyasachi blends Bengal heritage with modern styling
The designer’s “Bengal Byzantine Broadway” collection reportedly featured 72 looks, bringing traditional Indian influences together with contemporary Western silhouettes.
3. Rani Mukerji makes a statement in a classic black saree
Rani Mukerji attended Sabyasachi’s New York show in a minimalist black saree, highlighting an understated, old-school Bollywood aesthetic on the international fashion stage.
4. Myntra highlights emerging Indian D2C fashion brands
Myntra’s Local Loop event, held on September 16 and 17, spotlights homegrown digital-first brands ahead of the festive shopping season.
5. Seema Singh’s Saree Utsav celebrates Indian textile heritage
The “Saree Utsav – Virasat” showcase features more than 250 sarees from across India, focusing on traditional textiles, artisans and regional craftsmanship.
6. Traditional footwear becomes a fashion talking point
Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri attracted attention during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with wooden khadau footwear paired with gold anklets, highlighting traditional styling and individual expression.
7. Indian designers gain visibility through international fashion weeks
The participation of Indian and South Asian designers at global events reflects the increasing international visibility of regional craftsmanship and contemporary South Asian design.
🌍 Global Fashion News
8. London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 begins today
London Fashion Week runs from September 17 to 21, with designers including Burberry, Simone Rocha and Alexander McQueen scheduled to feature in the programme.
9. Alexander McQueen prepares for its London return
Creative director Seán McGirr is scheduled to present the house’s Spring/Summer 2027 collections in London, marking a major moment in the brand’s current creative direction.
10. Christopher Kane makes his debut for Mulberry
Christopher Kane’s first collection for Mulberry is among the highly anticipated events on the London Fashion Week calendar.
11. Marks & Spencer prepares for its first London Fashion Week runway
Marks & Spencer is scheduled to present its debut runway show on September 18, bringing a major high-street retailer into the official fashion-week spotlight.
12. H&M joins London Fashion Week’s official programme
H&M is scheduled to host a catwalk and after-party on September 17, reflecting the growing presence of large retail brands in fashion-week programming.
13. Nigerian designers feature in London Fashion Week programming
Mowalola Ogunlesi, Kanyinsola Onalaja and Tolu Coker are among the Nigerian-connected designers being highlighted during the September 17–21 fashion week.
14. New York Fashion Week showcases joyful dressing
Spring/Summer 2027 collections featured bright colours, oversized bows, fringe, playful accessories and expressive silhouettes, with designers moving beyond conventional pastel-focused trends.
15. Blue emerges as a prominent NYFW colour trend
Different shades of blue, including teal and cobalt, appeared across collections by designers such as Ralph Lauren and Diane von Furstenberg.
16. Celebrity appearances add star power to NYFW runways
Paris Hilton, Saweetie, Gigi Hadid, Christie Brinkley and Romeo Beckham were among the celebrities and personalities appearing on the New York Fashion Week runways.
17. NYFW protest controversy continues after COS show disruption
Animal-rights protesters disrupted a COS show over the use of wool. CFDA chief Steven Kolb subsequently apologised and took leave following the confrontation.
18. Lacoste opens premium boutique at Incheon Airport
Lacoste has opened an exclusive boutique in the luxury zone of Terminal 2 at Incheon International Airport, expanding its airport retail presence.
19. L’Oréal Paris announces return to Paris Fashion Week
L’Oréal Paris is scheduled to hold the ninth edition of its Le Défilé runway event on September 28 at Place Joffre during Paris Fashion Week.
20. Fashion industry focuses on climate and sustainability
New York Climate Week is bringing fashion executives, material innovators and sustainability experts together to discuss decarbonisation, regenerative practices, water conservation and resilient supply chains.
