ICYMI: Here are fashion updates worth having on your radar right now

Fashion’s most interesting shifts are often happening quietly, through thoughtful store launches, deeply personal collections, and brands reimagining what luxury looks and feels like today. This season’s updates move beyond trend cycles and into something more layered: craftsmanship with emotion, tailoring with history, and retail spaces designed as experiences rather than mere storefronts. From Mumbai and Delhi to Bhutan and Paris, these are the latest fashion developments worth noting.

SAND by Shirin

A new chapter in resort-led luxury

SAND by Shirin is expanding its world with the opening of its first flagship store at Jio World Drive, Mumbai. Founded by Shirin Mann of NEEDLEDUST, the label has become known for its fluid silhouettes and elevated resort wear rooted in ease and intentional living. Designed by Studio Hasta, the new space reflects the brand’s tactile and travel-inspired aesthetic through sculptural interiors, earthy textures, and curated details that feel deeply immersive. The store will also introduce SAND Jewellery alongside its existing womenswear, menswear, footwear, and accessories, marking an important milestone as the brand approaches its fifth anniversary.

Krésha Bajaj Homme

Tailoring, Reimagined Through Legacy

Krésha Bajaj is entering menswear with the launch of Krésha Bajaj Homme, a label shaped by the tailoring legacy of her late father, Kishor Bajaj, founder of the iconic Bandra-based tailoring house Badasaab. The debut collection, The Smoking Room, leans into the quiet sophistication of classic menswear with sharply tailored jackets, three-piece suits, kurtas, and outerwear crafted with precision and restraint. Rooted in nostalgia yet distinctly contemporary, the collection explores the rituals of dressing through impeccable construction, rich fabrics, and timeless silhouettes.

CDK GYENCHA

A Homecoming Woven Into Fashion

Bhutanese designer Chandrika Tanamg’s latest showcase, HOME COMING, is both deeply personal and creatively reflective. Presented at Terma Linca, the same venue where she first showcased her work in 2016, the collection revisits Bhutanese handweaving traditions through a more minimal and experimental lens. The presentation marks her return home after two years away and celebrates community, craftsmanship, and growth. What began as a passion project has now expanded into a growing artisan network of home-based weavers and in-house teams, making the showcase feel intimate yet significant in equal measure.

Varun Bahl

Couture With A Sense Of Ease

Varun Bahl’s Just Married Summer 2026 collection reimagines occasion wear through a softer, more relaxed lens inspired by the warmth and nostalgia of Goa. Part of the designer’s Off The Record line, the collection embraces fluid silhouettes, lighter embroideries, and effortless separates designed for the in-between moments of wedding celebrations. Signature florals appear in sun-faded tones of pistachio, blush pink, ivory, and bougainvillaea across lehengas, shararas, and breezy couture pieces crafted in georgette, viscose tissue, and modal dupion. While the mood feels easy and understated, intricate handwork and traditional techniques remain at the heart of the collection.

Lacoste x Roland-Garros

French Sport Meets Modern Luxury In Mumbai

Galeries Lafayette Mumbai brought the spirit of Roland-Garros to India through an immersive Lacoste takeover celebrating the long-standing relationship between the French label and the iconic tennis tournament. Marking 55 years of their partnership, the capsule blends Lacoste’s signature sporty aesthetic with contemporary French sophistication across ready-to-wear, polos, T-shirts, accessories, and lifestyle essentials. The takeover transformed the store into a tennis-inspired experience, complete with dedicated installations and curated displays that reflect the energy and heritage of the game while reinterpreting classic sportswear codes for a modern audience.

Twinkle Hanspal

Exploring The Space Between Structure And Softness

Homegrown label Twinkle Hanspal has teamed up with creative director Doyel Joshi for FORME, a visually driven campaign that explores the tension between restraint and fluidity through fabric, movement, and silhouette. Inspired by the compositional language of artist Francis Bacon, the campaign captures subtle gestures and sculptural drapes that reflect both control and release. Knotted details, twisted constructions, and precise tailoring mirror the collection’s focus on garments that feel structured yet instinctive. Set against a monochromatic backdrop with touches of local Goan flora, the imagery places emphasis on form, emotion, and the quiet drama of movement, creating a striking dialogue between softness and strength.

Louis Vuitton x UNICEF

A Decade Of Purpose-Driven Luxury

As Louis Vuitton and UNICEF mark ten years of partnership, the luxury house is reinforcing its commitment to supporting vulnerable children worldwide through a series of initiatives tied to its POWER4Girls programme. Alongside a one-of-a-kind Unity Time Object to be auctioned through Sotheby’s and a new edition of the REBONDS book celebrating unity through portraiture, the house has also unveiled limited-edition Silver Lockit bracelets to commemorate the milestone. The partnership continues to blend craftsmanship with philanthropy, using fashion and design as vehicles for long-term social impact.

Judith Leiber Couture

Red Carpet Glamour Arrives In India

Known globally for its crystal minaudières and statement evening bags, Judith Leiber Couture is officially launching in India with a new store at Chanakya Mall, New Delhi. The opening marks a significant expansion for the heritage luxury label, which already enjoys a loyal Indian clientele. Long associated with Hollywood glamour and collectable accessories, the brand’s arrival reflects the growing appetite for conversation-piece luxury in India, where accessories are increasingly being viewed as objects of artistry and personal expression.

Sarah & Sandeep

Menswear For The Modern Lifestyle

Sarah & Sandeep’s newest menswear offering, The Sartorial Lifestyle, focuses on versatile dressing that moves effortlessly across work, travel, celebrations, and everyday life. Built around breathable linens, textured cottons, and softened natural fabrics, the collection embraces a quieter form of sophistication through muted tones, clean tailoring, and subtle detailing. Rather than chasing seasonal trends, the label approaches menswear as an evolving wardrobe, one designed to feel timeless, refined, and deeply wearable.

This season’s fashion updates point towards a more considered approach to luxury, one rooted in craftsmanship, storytelling, and longevity. Whether it is heritage tailoring, finding a contemporary voice, reinterpreting artisanal traditions, or fashion brands investing in meaningful cultural experiences, the industry’s latest moves feel less about show and more about substance. And perhaps that is exactly where fashion feels most exciting right now.

 

Lead imaged: Louis Vuitton

Image credits: The brands

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