Fashion world in April: New stores, fresh drops and a Dior bag to covet

Fashion never stands still, and this season the industry is buzzing with a mix of exciting store launches, innovative design concepts, and standout accessories. From Delhi to Mumbai, designers and global houses alike are unveiling new spaces and collections that reflect how fashion continues to evolve today. Whether it is a futuristic luxury label making its debut in the city, a celebrated couturier expanding his prêt vision, or a new handbag poised to become the next cult accessory, these are the fashion moments currently on our radar.

Dior introduces the Crunchy Bag

At the global level, Dior has introduced a new accessory destined to capture attention: the Dior Crunchy bag, unveiled as part of the Spring–Summer 2026 collection under Jonathan Anderson.

The design reimagines the house’s iconic cannage motif through a contemporary lens, featuring a three-dimensional graphic texture crafted from slightly “crunchy” leather with a softly crinkled grain. The contrast between the bag’s structured surface and supple feel creates a play of texture that subtly catches the light.

Finished with a semi-gloss sheen, the bag arrives in two sizes, small and medium, and a sophisticated colour palette ranging from classic black and brown to pastel yellow and deep green. Designed for both practicality and elegance, it features dual gold handles for versatile styling, whether carried by hand, on the shoulder or crossbody, with a delicate Dior signature woven into the chain eyelets.

Sanne brings its futuristic luxury to Mumbai

Future-focused luxury label Sanne recently arrived in Mumbai with an exclusive showcase of its latest collection, Vinyl Nights. The presentation took place at the Taj Palace Hotel in Colaba on April 3 and 4, marking the brand’s first appearance in the city.

Known for merging traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology, Sanne operates on a made-to-order model that eliminates overproduction and creates garments tailored to individual customers. The brand draws inspiration from space-age futurism and pop culture, pushing design boundaries while rethinking how fashion is produced and experienced.

The showcase highlighted the label’s sleek silhouettes, customisable denim pieces, and distinctive details such as Jaipur-inspired buttons and charms. For Mumbai’s fashion crowd, the event offered a rare opportunity to encounter the brand’s innovative approach firsthand.

Christian Louboutin brings painterly florals to Summer 2026

 

For Summer 2026, Christian Louboutin introduces a refined floral story across a selection of its signature pieces. The iconic Miss Z Sandal, Miss Z Sling and the Bettina handbag are reimagined with vibrant peony motifs in striking shades of orange and pink. Rendered with softly blurred contours, the florals create a luminous, painterly effect that brings the fabric to life. Crafted using Tissu Chiné, a technique that lends the material depth and subtle texture, the designs combine artistry with the house’s unmistakable elegance, offering a fresh and expressive take on summer accessories.

Péro unveils its playful spring-summer 2026 collection

With its Spring Summer 2026 collection titled Doodles, Péro leans into spontaneity and childlike creativity, transforming garments into canvases for playful expression. Inspired by the instinctive joy of scribbling, painting and repeating, the collection brings together vibrant florals, bold colours, stripes and layered patterns that feel both whimsical and expressive. Structured silhouettes anchor the collection, appearing across dresses, shirts and easy separates, while thoughtfully designed bags extend the narrative. The result is a lively summer wardrobe that balances craft with carefree imagination, staying true to Péro’s signature blend of artistry and wearability.

Tarun Tahiliani launches the first OTT store in Mumbai

Tarun Tahiliani has expanded his luxury prêt label OTT by Tarun Tahiliani with its first store in Mumbai, located at Palladium in Phoenix, Lower Parel.

Designed as a physical expression of the label’s India Modern philosophy, the space balances minimalism with subtle heritage references. Taupe cement textures, antique gold accents and sculptural elements create a refined setting that reflects the brand’s focus on craftsmanship, versatility and understated luxury.

Through OTT, Tahiliani continues to reinterpret modern Indian dressing with fluid separates and modular styling that allow wearers to build wardrobes that evolve over time. The Mumbai store brings this vision directly to the city’s contemporary, fashion-forward clientele.

Taken together, these moments reflect the many directions fashion continues to move in, from new retail spaces and experimental design approaches to accessories poised to become the next icons. Whether it is designers expanding their physical presence, labels rethinking production through technology and customisation, or heritage houses introducing fresh signatures, the industry remains in constant motion. For now, these launches and debuts offer a glimpse into what is shaping the fashion conversation right now, and what we will likely be seeing much more of in the seasons ahead.

Image credits: The brands

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