Luxury, ready-to-wear label 431-88 by Shweta Kapur has forayed into the bridalwear segment with the launch of its first ever bridal line. The line features tailored jackets with peplum waists, structured sari drapes that fall into fluid fabric and a six-kilo fully embroidered maxi coat (the only heavy piece), worn over a slinky draped gown.

Global colour standard system Pantone has unveiled Cloud Dancer as Colour of the Year 2026 - a billowy, paredback white that reflects a collective push towards clarity, rest and reset.

For the approaching Spring/Summer 2026 season, zebra and dalmatian prints have emerged as the strongest contenders within the animal print revival on the runways.

2025 was a year defined by contrast, where lace and transparency awoke sensuality, animal prints underscored fashion’s continued love for maximalism and furry textures, bag charms, Labubus and technical outerwear signalled a broader transformation.