Top 20 Fashion News Stories — Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Here are the 20 biggest India and global fashion stories making headlines today, with NYFW Spring/Summer 2027 dominating the international fashion calendar.
🇮🇳 India Fashion News
1. Sabyasachi’s New York Fashion Week comeback draws global attention
Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee is back at New York Fashion Week with his Spring/Summer 2027 collection, renewing focus on India’s ambitions in the global luxury-fashion market. His return is being closely watched as the brand expands its international identity.
2. Ralph Lauren faces backlash over Zardozi-inspired fashion
Ralph Lauren is facing criticism in India after social-media users pointed to similarities between one of its designs and traditional Indian Zardozi embroidery. The controversy has renewed debate about cultural inspiration, attribution and recognition of Indian craftsmanship.
3. Radhika Merchant showcases Kanjeevaram elegance at Ganesh Chaturthi
Radhika Merchant attracted attention with a pink Kanjeevaram-inspired look at the Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, highlighting the continued popularity of traditional Indian textiles in celebrity festive fashion.
4. Isha Ambani and Shloka Mehta lead festive fashion at Antilia
Isha Ambani appeared in a jewel-toned lehenga while Shloka Mehta chose a vibrant Bandhani ensemble during the celebrations. Their looks have become a major source of festive-fashion inspiration.
5. Bollywood stars turn heads at Ambani Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Kriti Sanon, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol, Rekha and other celebrities brought traditional glamour to the celebrations with sarees, lehengas, jewellery and richly embroidered ensembles.
6. Timex becomes headline partner of Delhi Times Fashion Week
Timex Group India is set to headline Delhi Times Fashion Week, bringing watchmaking and fashion together on the runway. The event reflects the growing overlap between accessories, lifestyle and fashion presentation in India.
7. Indian luxury fashion continues its global expansion
Sabyasachi’s international push is adding momentum to discussions about whether an Indian label can develop into a globally recognised luxury house comparable with established European and American brands.
8. Festive Indian jewellery trends gain momentum
Statement jewellery, colourful gemstones, traditional gold pieces and oversized accessories are emerging as major festive-season trends, with celebrity styling helping drive consumer interest.
9. Indian celebrities dominate ethnic-fashion conversations
From sarees and Patola drapes to lehengas and Bandhani, traditional Indian clothing is once again dominating celebrity fashion coverage as the festive season gathers pace.
10. The debate over Indian craftsmanship and global fashion intensifies
The latest Ralph Lauren controversy has revived wider questions about how international fashion houses use traditional techniques and whether artisans and cultural sources receive adequate acknowledgement.
🌎 Global Fashion News
11. New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 reaches its finale
NYFW Spring/Summer 2027 runs from September 10 to 15, bringing major American designers and emerging labels together for one of fashion month’s most important showcases.
12. NYFW rocked by PETA protest at COS show
Animal-rights activists disrupted the COS runway show to protest the use of wool. The incident escalated after CFDA chief Steven Kolb physically restrained protesters, prompting criticism and an apology.
13. CFDA chief Steven Kolb takes leave after PETA incident
The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced that Steven Kolb is taking leave following the confrontation with protesters at NYFW. The incident has become one of the week’s biggest fashion-industry controversies.
14. Coach, Carolina Herrera and Cult Gaia make strong NYFW impressions
The latest NYFW shows have featured a mix of American heritage, glamour and contemporary styling, with Coach, Carolina Herrera and Cult Gaia among the names attracting attention.
15. Carolina Herrera celebrates 45 years with New York runway show
Carolina Herrera marked the fashion house’s 45th anniversary with a vibrant New York runway presentation, turning the milestone into one of the key moments of this season’s fashion week.
16. Bob Mackie, legendary Hollywood fashion designer, dies at 87
Bob Mackie, celebrated for his spectacular designs for stars including Cher and Elton John, has died aged 87. His career helped define an era of glamorous, theatrical American fashion.
17. Emmy Awards red carpet delivers major fashion moments
Zendaya, Allison Janney, Florence Pugh, Nicole Kidman and other television stars brought high-fashion looks to the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, making the red carpet one of the week’s biggest celebrity-style showcases.
18. Jil Sander appoints Marco Viganò as new CEO
Jil Sander has appointed former Moncler executive Marco Viganò as its new chief executive, effective September 15. The move comes as luxury houses continue reshaping leadership teams and business strategies.
19. Stella McCartney launches Bugaboo fashion collaboration
Stella McCartney has brought her signature design language to a collaboration with Bugaboo, extending the designer’s fashion aesthetic into the lifestyle and family-products space.
20. Fashion industry looks increasingly toward sustainability and nature protection
Fashion brands are putting greater emphasis on protecting natural resources as climate change and biodiversity loss threaten the availability of key raw materials. Sustainability is increasingly becoming a supply-chain and business issue rather than simply a marketing trend.
