Paris Fashion Week 2026 is currently in its Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 session, which began on March 2 and runs through March 10, 2026. This season is characterized by a “reset” following a period of high-stakes designer debuts, with a slightly reduced schedule of 67-68 runway shows compared to previous years. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Current Season Highlights (March 2026)
- Major Debut: Antonin Tron will present his first collection for Balmain on March 4, succeeding Olivier Rousteing’s long tenure.
- Notable Finales: Pieter Mulier is presenting his final collection for Alaïa before moving to Versace.
- Major Absences: Valentino is skipping Paris this season to show in Rome on March 10, while Coperni and Maison Margiela are also notably absent from the official calendar.
- Key Shows: Anticipated presentations include Dior (March 3), Chanel (March 9), Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, and Miu Miu. [1, 4, 6, 7, 8]
Recent Recap: Haute Couture & Menswear (Jan 2026) [9]
Earlier this year, the January sessions saw significant shifts at major houses: [10]
- Jonathan Anderson for Dior: Debuted a nature-inspired haute couture collection featuring floaty silhouettes and floral accessories.
- Matthieu Blazy for Chanel: Presented a romantic couture debut with sheer fabrics and fluid silhouettes, departing from traditional heavy tweeds.
- Hermès Men’s: Marked the final collection from Véronique Nichanian after 38 years; she will be succeeded by Grace Wales Bonner.
- Menswear Trends: The season saw a fusion of technical running gear with luxury fashion, with brands like Adidas, Norda, and Satisfy gaining significant attention. [11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18]
2026 Official Calendar Dates
| Season [2, 3] | Dates |
| Men’s Fall/Winter 26-27 | January 20–25, 2026 |
| Spring/Summer 26 Haute Couture | January 26–29, 2026 |
| Women’s Fall/Winter 26-27 | March 2–10, 2026 (Ongoing) |
| Men’s Spring/Summer 27 | June 23–28, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter 26-27 Haute Couture | July 6–9, 2026 |
| Women’s Spring/Summer 27 | September 28 – October 6, 2026 |
Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 officially kicked off on Monday, March 2, 2026. Day 1 focused on emerging talent and avant-garde labels, setting a provocative tone for the rest of the week. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Runway Highlights (March 2, 2026)
- IFM Master of Arts Graduate Show: As per tradition, the week opened with the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) graduate show. The collection featured 23 students presenting diverse creative territories in fashion and knitwear design, emphasizing individual expression over a singular “school style”.
- Vaquera: Known for its subversive spirit, Vaquera’s show was a major Day 1 standout. The collection explored the blurred lines between “good taste” and “bad taste,” featuring sculptural lingerie-inspired tops, oversized knits, and a “fashion bride” finale that quickly went viral on social media.
- Weinsanto: Victor Weinsanto continued his theatrical approach to fashion with a performance-driven show. The collection was noted for its dramatic silhouettes and continued the designer’s reputation for bringing a “club-kid” energy to the official calendar.
- Vautrait: Following the IFM and Weinsanto shows, Vautrait presented its latest collection, further reinforcing the day’s focus on independent and emerging designers. [1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Day 1 Schedule Summary
| Time (CET) [3, 5] | Designer/Event |
| 14:30 | IFM Master of Arts Graduate Show |
| 15:30 | Co |
| 16:00 | Weinsanto |
| 16:30 | Vautrait |
| 17:00 | Vaquera |
Looking ahead to Day 2 (March 3), the schedule shifts toward major heritage houses, featuring the highly anticipated Dior Fall/Winter 2026 show at 14:45 Paris time. [9, 10, 11]
