Paris Fashion Week: A Comprehensive Guide to Fall/Winter 2026
After a bustling spring 2026 season filled with designer debuts, Paris Fashion Week might appear quieter this time around. However, there's still much to anticipate. The French capital will showcase one of its own: Antonin Tron at Balmain, marking his debut collection for the heritage house on March 4. The industry eagerly awaits whether this collection will signify a departure from the bold, intricate aesthetic defined by Olivier Rousteing's 14-year tenure at Balmain.
Another highlight is Pieter Mulier's final show at Alaïa before he takes on the role of chief creative officer at Versace in July. His successor remains undisclosed.
Attention will also be on the sophomore outings of last season's debutants: Jonathan Anderson at Dior (March 3), Mark Thomas's Carven (March 5), Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez's co-ed presentation at Loewe (March 6), Miguel Castro Freitas at Mugler (March 6), Pierpaolo Piccioli's Balenciaga (March 7), Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier (March 8), and Matthieu Blazy's Chanel (March 9). Chanel, the most-viewed show on Vogue Runway for SS26, aims to defend its position.
Paris Fashion Week FW26, from March 2 to 10, will feature 67 ready-to-wear shows and 31 presentations, compared to 71 shows and 37 presentations during FW25. The week commences with the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) show, where the graduating MA class presents its final fashion design projects. Other highlights include Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Celine, Courrèges, Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, Victoria Beckham, Hermès, McQueen, Gabriela Hearst, and Miu Miu.
Industry insiders anticipate exciting collections from Saint Laurent, Alaïa, and Chanel. Tiffany Hsu, chief buying officer at Mytheresa, expresses enthusiasm for these brands. She highlights Saint Laurent's consistent creativity under Anthony Vaccarello, Alaïa's special farewell show for Pieter Mulier, and Chanel's inspiring work under Matthieu Blazy, suggesting he will lead the next season's trends.
Off-White, following a New York show last season, returns to the Paris calendar on March 5. Ukrainian label Litkovska and Georgian brand Situationist join the official show calendar for the first time, while Co, Eenk, and Time make their on-schedule presentation debuts.
Loulou de Saison, founded by Chloé Harrouche in 2019, hosts a presentation on the official calendar for the third season on March 4.
Jitrois, the French brand renowned for its stretch leather, presents its first collection designed by new co-creative directors Tristan Van Bruwaene and Jay Wilson on March 6. Jean-Claude Jitrois, the brand's founder and artistic director, announced these appointments on February 25.
The off-schedule events are equally exciting. Paul Billot's first show for his eponymous label, designed using AI, takes place on March 2 at 9:30 pm. Fidan Novruzova hosts a presentation on March 4, and Georg Lux presents his eponymous collection on March 7. Amsterdam-based leather house Arma and Sandro also host presentations on March 8.
The Vogue Business event on March 3 explores how luxury brand leaders are shaping the next era of cultural engagement. The Louvre hosts a fundraising dinner on the evening of March 3, following the resignation of Laurence des Cars and the appointment of Christophe Leribault as director. The LVMH Prize semi-finalists present their works to industry experts on March 4 and 5, with the public voting on the LVMH Prize website.
From March 4 to 29, the 10th-anniversary exhibition 'Monsters by Monsters: Now and Then' showcases Pop Mart's The Monsters toy series and Labubu character. An immersive activation at 60 Rue de Turenne features previously unseen sketches by artist Kasing Lung.
Lastly, Vogue brings its coffee and juices to Paris with the Vogue Café, open from March 4 to 7 at 8 Rue de Castiglione.
