Paris Fashion Week SS26 is shaping up to be one of the most significant seasons in recent fashion history. Against the backdrop of a global luxury slowdown, the industry’s biggest names and most promising creative voices will gather in Paris from 29 September to 7 October 2025 for a lineup packed with unprecedented debuts, key follow-ups, and powerhouse showcases.
This season marks a record 74 runway shows and 37 presentations, compared to 66 and 40 in Spring/Summer 2025. The pressure is high: can fresh creative visions reignite momentum in a market facing economic uncertainty?
🌟 Major Designer Debuts
- Jonathan Anderson presents his first women’s ready-to-wear collection for Dior.
- Pierpaolo Piccioli, after leaving Valentino, takes the reins at Balenciaga.
- Matthieu Blazy will unveil his first collection at Chanel.
- Miguel Castro Freitas debuts at Mugler.
- Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez show at Loewe.
- Mark Thomas at Carven.
- Duran Lantink takes over at Jean Paul Gaultier.
- Glenn Martens, following his Maison Margiela couture debut, will reveal his first ready-to-wear line for the house.
- Michael Rider continues his journey at Celine, showing Spring/Summer 2026 after his much-discussed co-ed debut.
🔁 Key Follow-Ups to Watch
- Peter Copping at Lanvin
- Sarah Burton at Givenchy
- Haider Ackermann at Tom Ford
- Julian Klausner for Dries Van Noten women’s
Second collections are often just as defining as debuts, making these follow-ups crucial industry moments.
✨ Big Names, Big Stakes
Other marquee shows include Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Balmain, Chloé, Alexander McQueen, Hermès, Courrèges, Acne Studios, Alaïa, Rabanne, and Lacoste.
Adding to the buzz, Victoria Beckham will showcase on 3 October at 8 pm, coinciding with the release of her much-anticipated Netflix documentary on 9 October. Meanwhile, Miu Miu, last season’s most-viewed show on Vogue Runway, aims to defend its crown in a crowded season filled with star debuts.
With historic debuts, high-stakes follow-ups, and global icons sharing the spotlight, Paris Fashion Week SS26 promises to redefine the future of fashion.
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