Following an unprecedented spring 2026 season filled with designer debuts, Paris Fashion Week may seem quieter this time around. But there is still much to look forward to.
After three debuts in Milan, the French capital will play host to one of its own: Antonin Tron at Balmain. The Atlein founder will present his first collection for the heritage house on March 4. The stakes are high as the industry awaits whether the new collection will signal a departure from the bold, intricate aesthetic that defined Olivier Rousteing’s 14-year tenure at the house.
Another highlight will be Pieter Mulier’s final show at Alaïa before he takes on the role of chief creative officer of Versace in July. His successor is yet to be named.
Attention will also focus on the sophomore outings that follow last season: 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 (also March 6), Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga (March 7), Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier (March 8), and Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel (March 9). Chanel, which was the most-viewed show on Vogue Runway for SS26, will work to defend its position.
Altogether, Paris Fashion Week FW26, running from March 2 to 10, will feature 67 ready-to-wear shows and 31 presentations, compared to the 71 shows and 37 presentations during FW25. The week kicks off, as per tradition, with the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) show, where the graduating MA class presents its final fashion design projects. Other highlights will include Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Celine, Courrèges, Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, Victoria Beckham, Hermès, McQueen, Gabriela Hearst, and Miu Miu.
“I am very much looking forward to Saint Laurent, Alaïa, and Chanel,” says Tiffany Hsu, chief buying officer at Mytheresa. “I am always excited to see what Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello brings each season. At Alaïa, we all hope to see something special for Pieter Mulier’s farewell show. And at Chanel, everything Matthieu Blazy has done so far has been inspiring — what he will show during this PFW will for sure lead the trend of next season.”
Off-White, following a show in New York last season, will make its return to the Paris calendar on March 5. Ukrainian label Litkovska and Georgian brand Situationist are joining the official show calendar for the first time, while Co, Eenk, and Time will make their on-schedule presentation debuts.
On March 4, Loulou de Saison, the brand created by Chloé Harrouche in 2019, will host a presentation on the official calendar for the third season.
Jitrois, the French brand known for its stretch leather, will present the first collection designed by its new co-creative directors — Tristan Van Bruwaene and Jay Wilson — on March 6. Jean-Claude Jitrois, who founded the brand in 1980 and remains as artistic director, announced the appointments on February 25. “I remain the guardian of the house’s spirit, but I am proud to see that our tribe is ready to write the next chapter,” the designer said in a statement.
Going off-schedule
“The exciting part about Paris Fashion Week is that there are a number of presentations, events, and parties happening that you find about once you are there,” says fashion consultant Julie Gilhart. “It gives a lot of energy on top of an already energized week. Someone needs to do an off-schedule schedule.”
It might sound like a big undertaking, but there is already plenty to know about. Among the can’t-miss off-calendar events is Paul Billot’s first show for his eponymous label, taking place on March 2 at 9.30pm. Billot previously worked at Maison Margiela’s Artisanal line under John Galliano while studying for his MA in 2025. Monday’s collection has been designed using AI.
Fidan Novruzova will host a presentation on March 4. The Azeri designer and Central Saint Martins alum launched her namesake label in October 2020, and was announced as an LVMH Prize semi-finalist four years later.
Georg Lux will present the first collection for his eponymous brand on March 7. The German designer exited French fashion house Leonard last December, after leading its design for four years. Also on Saturday, Amsterdam-based leather house Arma will present its FW26 collection, while Sandro will host its presentation at the Théâtre National de l’Opéra-Comique on March 8.
Events to note
As for what’s going down off the runway, the Vogue Business event will kick things off on March 3, exploring how luxury brand leaders are shaping the next era of cultural engagement. Later that evening, the Louvre (which has a new director, Christophe Leribault, following the resignation of Laurence des Cars) will host a fundraising dinner to support the museum’s activities. It’s the second edition of what is dubbed Le Grand Dîner du Louvre, following last year’s star-studded affair, which counted Keira Knightley, Gigi Hadid and Carla Bruni among attendees.
On March 4 and 5, the 20 semi-finalists of the LVMH Prize will present their works to a committee of over 80 industry experts, including Adrian Joffe, Linda Fargo and Pat McGrath, who will choose eight finalists. The public can vote, too, on the LVMH Prize website. The class of 2026 spans 17 countries, including Maz Manuela Álvarez from Colombia, Nong Rak from Thailand, Iamisigo from Nigeria, Ssstein from Japan, and Kartik Research from India.
From March 4 to 29, you can visit the 10th-anniversary exhibition “Monsters by Monsters: Now and Then”, spotlighting Pop Mart’s The Monsters toy series and its Labubu character. The immersive activation will showcase previously unseen sketches by The Monsters artist Kasing Lung at 60 Rue de Turenne.
Last but not least, after the success of its Vogue Café concept in London and Milan, Vogue will bring its coffee and juices to Paris. Vogue Café will be open from March 4 to 7 at 8 Rue de Castiglione.
