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.
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"A channel-siloed view of KPIs would give us an incomplete, and at times misleading, picture ofwhat's actually driving the business," stated Arun AB, VP, Exclusive Brand Outlets, Libas.
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For apparel manufacturers, staying competitive increasingly means being ready for different markets, different volumes, different timelines and different customer expectations. That is the thinking behind Pratibha Hallotex, the new business platform created by Pratibha Syntex and Hallotex.
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The role of the hero product is not diminishing. What is changing is how brands build around it. Growth over the long run will depend less on finding one winning product and more on being able to keep building the next one.
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The V-neck sweater gets runway attention at Tod’s and Sandy Liang, while Indian knitwear labels like Monte Carlo already own the category, with a pastel gap to fill.
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The runway logo crewneck lands in Indian wardrobes, with Snitch, Rare Rabbit and Bewakoof competing alongside Tommy Hilfiger on the same shelf.
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Lavish fabrics lead Fall 2026, with silk faille and jacquard evening jackets echoed by Indian heirloom textiles from Banarasi weavers and craft labels.
