Art deco dressing returns this fall with beads, fringe and feathers, giving Indian labels a ready story through Mumbai’s Indo-Deco heritage and embellishment craft.
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Opera dressing replaces quiet luxury as fashion’s new mood, with theatrical coats and shawls echoing India’s velvet, brocade and embroidery-rich festive wear.
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Sweaters move into evening for A/W 2026, with Dries Van Noten and Chloé leading globally while Indian craft-led knitwear labels offer experimental, handmade takes.
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The cummerbund returns for S/S 2027 after scarf and chain belts, a waist accessory with Indian roots in the kamarband and echoes across Indian menswear and bridalwear.
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Pumpkin and rust orange warm up A/W 2026, with Indian labels from Fabindia to Raw Mango already working the shade across festive, craft and everyday wear.
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Slate grey softens A/W 2026 dressing as a quieter alternative to black, with Indian labels offering it across tailoring, kurta sets and menswear.
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The narrow trouser returns for A/W 2026, with Prada and Celine tightening silhouettes while Indian formal and smart-casual labels already own the slim fit.
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Green leads autumn/winter 2026, paired with black and bitter chocolate, as Indian labels move emerald from occasionwear into everyday and evening dressing.
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Tartan moves from shirting into outerwear in India’s autumn/winter wardrobe, with shackets, blazers and swing jackets offering layered, versatile options.
