# Indian Designers Gain Global Fashion Presence

> Indian designers now regularly appear on major international fashion calendars.
- Title: Indian Designers Gain Global Fashion Presence | Shortify
- Summary: Indian designers now regularly appear on major international fashion calendars. Indian designers are becoming regular participants in global fashion weeks…
- Keywords: indian designers, london fashion week, milan fashion week, new york fashion week, paris haute couture week, fashion calendars, global fashion, Indian, Designers, Gain, Global, Fashion
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fashion-/-cosmetics-/-jewellery/from-new-york-and-london-to-milan-and-paris-indian-designers-becomingregular-presence-on-worlds-biggest-fashion-calendars/articleshow/134509405.cms
- Author: Nupur Amarnath
- Published: 2026-09-27T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indian designers, london fashion week, milan fashion week, new york fashion week, paris haute couture week, fashion calendars, global fashion
## September Fashion Milestones
Indian designers made significant appearances at London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week and Paris Haute Couture Week this September.

> On September 21, Gursi Singh and Amrita Khanna debuted their contemporary label Lovebirds at London Fashion Week with chintz and 'Adarsh Balak' graphics leading the design.
## Lovebirds Debut
Gursi Singh and Amrita Khanna launched Lovebirds at London Fashion Week with chintz and 'Adarsh Balak' graphics.

> Two days later, Dhruv Kapoor returned to Milan Fashion Week, where among his usual repertoire of streetwear was a beaded Madras-check lungi.
## Sabyasachi's Return
Sabyasachi Mukherjee returned to New York Fashion Week after nearly 18 years with a 72-look Spring/Summer 2027 collection.

> Just last week, Sabyasachi Mukherjee returned to New York Fashion Week after nearly 18 years, joining the official calendar with his 72-look Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
## Paris Debut
Manish Malhotra made his Paris Haute Couture Week debut this year in July, while Rahul Mishra and Gaurav Gupta have been part of its official calendars for years.

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## Global Entry Challenges
Designers face significant costs and logistical challenges to enter international fashion calendars with limited slots based on creative merit.

> It is a significant investment. The cost is not only the runway show itself, but everything required around it.
## Global Market Shift
Indian designers are increasingly blending traditional craft techniques with contemporary fashion for global luxury markets.

> Fashion is borderless now and the customer isn't domestic but global.
## Retail Impact
Indian brands like Péro and Kartik Research sell through international stores, while AK|OK by Anamika Khanna entered Selfridges in London.

> Being on an official calendar is a stamp of approval. It draws the attention of editors and buyers immediately.
## Key takeaway

Indian designers are becoming regular participants in global fashion weeks like London, Milan, New York and Paris.