Get ready, fashion fanatics! Paris Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2026 and Couture Week are just around the corner, promising a whirlwind of style, innovation, and, of course, a few surprises. Let's dive into what's making waves this season.
This year's PFW Men’s calendar is packed with talent. We're talking about the sophomore men’s collections from Dior's Jonathan Anderson and Dries Van Noten's Julian Klausner. Plus, get ready to bid farewell to Véronique Nichanian, who's stepping down from Hermès after an impressive 37 years, presenting her final collection. The schedule, running from January 20 to 25, features 35 shows and 32 presentations, a slight dip from January 2025's 37 shows and 30 presentations. And don't forget, Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello will be showcasing his men’s collection during Couture Week.
Louis Vuitton, under the creative direction of Pharrell Williams, will kick off the festivities. Day one is also set to feature Japanese label Auralee, whose designer Ryota Iwai was recognized as one of fashion’s “Most Underrated Designers”. Also on the list is Jeanne Friot, who's joining the official show calendar this season. Saudi label KML will be presenting its collection at the Institut du Monde Arabe. And while you're exploring the Left Bank, be sure to check out the presentation by Paris-based label Meta Campania Collective.
Day two could be all about Dior, but there's more in store. Kenzo is opting for a presentation instead of a runway show. The collection will be unveiled inside Kenzo Takada’s house in Paris, marking a “highly symbolic homecoming”, according to the brand. “As part of a Kenzo takeover, the house evolves into a multifaceted creative environment, blending fashion, design, architecture, gastronomy and music into an immersive experience curated by [creative director] Nigo,” the company stated.
Later, we'll see American rapper Jaden Smith, who is Christian Louboutin’s first men’s creative director, presenting his debut collection for the house. Acne Studios will also be opening an exhibition at its gallery space, Acne Paper Palais Royal, showcasing the work of photographer and director Jordan Hemingway.
3.Paradis will stage a show on January 21, just days after its founder Emeric Tchatchoua was made Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres by French culture minister Rachida Dati. KidSuper’s Colm Dillane, who's showing on Saturday, will be signing his coffee table book, The Misadventures of Kidsuper, at cocktail bar Cravan. Ami Paris, whose founder Alexandre Mattiussi is this year’s jury president for the Andam Fashion Awards, will close the day.
Thursday is shaping up to be a busy one, with shows from Issey Miyake, Rick Owens, Yohji Yamamoto, and Dries Van Noten. Also on the schedule is the Camperlab show, the last one by creative director Achilles Ion Gabriel, who's leaving the footwear company, and Californian brand ERL’s first presentation on the Paris schedule.
Tickets to the Kartik Research show will likely be in high demand. Its New Delhi-based founder Kartik Kumra gained attention for the custom tie he created for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his swearing in.
American designer Willy Chavarria returns for his third season in Paris. Last June, as the menswear season coincided with ICE raids in the US, Chavarria opened his show with 35 men in white T-shirts made in partnership with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
It's also a busy weekend. We've got Kiko Kostadinov, whose eponymous label is turning 10; Magliano by Luca Magliano, winner of LVMH’s Karl Lagerfeld Prize in 2023 and a new name on the official show calendar; and Véronique Nichanian, who will present her Hermès swansong at 8 pm.
Patou will be showing off-schedule on January 25 at 3 pm. Simon Porte Jacquemus is presenting his co-ed collection, Le Palmier, at the Picasso Museum, a location that has served him well in the past. Meanwhile, Berluti has decided to move to a single annual presentation, taking place in June 2026, shifting from strict seasonality.
And now, onto couture! Spring 2026 Couture Week will run from January 26 to 29. This season's calendar features 29 houses, up from 2025's 28. Highlights include the first couture shows from Anderson at Dior on the 26th, Matthieu Blazy at Chanel on the 27th, and Giorgio Armani Privé by Silvana Armani, following the passing of the maestro, also on January 27. Valentino, Schiaparelli, Viktor & Rolf, and Ashi Studio shows are scattered throughout the week. Ashi Studio’s Mohammed Ashi, the first Saudi designer to join the Paris couture calendar in 2023, created Kylie Jenner’s custom gown at this year’s Golden Globes.
On the sidelines of the couture shows, Roger Vivier will present its Pièce Unique Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Sotheby’s will auction the collection of the late Doris Brynner on January 27, and Christie’s will auction objects and outfits that belong to Parisienne perfect Mathilde Favier. The latter sale is titled “Mathilde & Friends in Paris”, while the exhibition’s scenography is conceived by Tatiana de Nicolay.
Finally, if you work in fashion, you'll be happy to know that New York City institution Sant Ambroeus has opened a restaurant in Paris. Adding to the list of fashion favorites is Cassaro’s. Both are located in Saint Germain-des-Près. Don’t wait to make your reservations!
What are you most excited to see this season? Are there any designers or collections you're particularly looking forward to? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
