Spring 2026 marks a packed schedule of high-profile debuts, strategic returns, and creative resets amid shifting industry momentum.
Key Takeaways:
Calendar shifts: Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton adjust their usual time slots.
76 runway shows and 36 presentations scheduled—up from 66 and 40 last year.
Major debuts: Jonathan Anderson for Dior womenswear; Matthieu Blazy at Chanel.
Strategic returns: Thom Browne, Lanvin, Vetements, Agnès b.
Emerging talent: Meryll Rogge, Matières Fécales, Julie Kegels join official schedule.
Notable absentees: Off-White, Marine Serre, Kenzo, Ludovic de Saint Sernin.
The official calendar for Paris Fashion Week Spring 2026 has been released, revealing a heightened level of activity that reflects both the urgency and opportunity facing the fashion industry this season. Running from September 29 to October 7, the week will host 76 runway shows and 36 presentations—marking a slight uptick in show volume compared to the same season last year.
Several high-stakes creative debuts are set to shape the narrative. Jonathan Anderson will present his womenswear vision for Dior on October 1, following his men’s debut in June, while Matthieu Blazy’s first collection for Chanel is scheduled for October 6. These presentations, arriving at a time of broader industry recalibration, are expected to play a defining role in how luxury brands navigate a season charged with both anticipation and economic uncertainty.
Strategic returns to the calendar further emphasize the moment. Thom Browne, Lanvin, Vetements, and Agnès b. will rejoin the official schedule, reflecting a recommitment to the runway as a brand-building platform. Several debuts signal new directions for major houses: Loewe, Jean Paul Gaultier, Carven, and Mugler will introduce their ready-to-wear collections under new leadership or refined strategies. Margiela’s Glenn Martens will show his first RTW collection for the house, building on momentum from his couture work, while Michael Rider continues to reshape Celine’s runway approach with his Spring/Summer 2026 outing.
Notably, the calendar also accommodates emerging names that point to evolving industry values. Marni’s new creative director, Meryll Rogge—fresh off her ANDAM Grand Prize win—will debut her namesake label in Paris and close out the week. Conceptual Canadian duo Matières Fécales, backed by Dover Street Market Paris, and Belgian designer Julie Kegels mark bold new voices entering the official lineup. Ganni, previously off-calendar, will join the presentation schedule alongside Façon Jacmin, reflecting Paris’s growing appeal for progressive contemporary brands.
Yet the season also sees notable absences. Kenzo, Marine Serre, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, Rokh, and Off-White—set to show in New York—are among the brands opting out. Meanwhile, Duran Lantink is pausing his namesake label to focus on his role at Jean Paul Gaultier.
Calendar shifts hint at evolving show strategies. Miu Miu will present on October 6 rather than the traditional final day, while Louis Vuitton moves to September 30. With an expanded roster and a dense succession of debuts, the Spring 2026 season in Paris is shaping up as a litmus test for how both legacy houses and emerging talent respond to a transforming fashion economy.
