Paris Fashion Week SS26: the September program

Privileged sources confirm that Womenswear Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2026 in Paris will be held from September 29 to October 7, 2025. An eagerly-awaited gathering of iconic houses and newcomers. Few know it yet, but part of the official calendar holds some major surprises.

A calendar that’s already unmissable

Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2026 lasts nine days, from September 29 to October 7, 2025. According to the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, more than 60 fashion houses and designers are scheduled to attend, alternating physical shows with digital presentations. This balance illustrates the hybrid strategy that now marks the global industry.

Among the big names expected to attend: Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent and Valentino. Their massive presence confirms Paris’ role as a fashion capital. The organizers guarantee that the major shows will be accessible either by invitation or via livestream, making the event more inclusive.

The immersive digital experience

This year’s edition will focus on the digitalization of presentations. Some 30% to 40% of shows will be livestreamed, offering unprecedented international visibility. Partner platforms will relay the content, reaching an unprecedented global audience. Paris confirms its pioneering role in adapting post-pandemic formats.

Observers note a strong trend towards hybridization: the magic of physical shows in legendary venues such as the Grand Palais is enhanced by a global digital reach. A unique dual experience, bringing together insiders and enthusiasts from far and wide.

The emergence of new talent

Beyond the giants, young labels are finding their place. Meryll Rogge, Niccolò Pasqualetti or Boyarovskaya will benefit from digital slots to expose their creations to the world’s critical gaze. Experience shows that these hybrid formats offer them a chance to emerge alongside the behemoths.

This parallel digital scene illustrates the industry’s evolution towards open fashion, offering confidential talents a spotlight as relevant as that of the historic catwalks. Fashion Week thus becomes a crucible of innovation as much as a theater of prestige.

“This edition combines tradition and innovation with a strong digitalization of the shows.” – Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, 2025

For these new faces, Paris is the ideal launch pad: internationally demanding yet stimulatingly structured, where even digital formats confer value and notoriety.

Worldwide stars

The major fashion houses continue to attract all the media attention. Dior, Louis Vuitton and Balmain have already announced digital broadcasts of their shows, generating considerable interest. The impact on social networks over the nine days will be counted in millions of posts and views.

Highlighting such a prestigious luxury event is in line with France’s ambitions for cultural influence. Paris thus consolidates its image as the global capital of fashion, ahead of Milan, London and New York.

“Paris remains the beating heart of global fashion, Spring-Summer 2026 will be an exceptional showcase.” – L’Officiel USA, 2025

A hybridized edition

Experts note that the word hybridization has never been so relevant in fashion. Fashion Week combines the intimacy of physical meetings with the exponential reach of digital. There’s a place for everyone: VIPs, journalists, influencers and curious enthusiasts alike.

In contrast to the still hesitant post-Covid editions, there’s every reason to believe that this formula will become a permanent fixture. Official figures, for example, show 25 purely digital presentations integrated into the calendar. Paris is sending out a strong signal of modernity and universality.

Debates about the physical/digital balance persist, but the consensus is that this model enriches the overall experience. The big houses retain the prestige of direct contact, while new designers take advantage of digital to invite themselves without logistical constraints.

This dynamic reinforces the worldwide reputation of the French capital. The recent confirmation of the L’Oréal Paris 2025 fashion show in front of the Hôtel de Ville(here) perfectly illustrates the spectacular integration of fashion into the Parisian public space.

Outlook and follow-up

Next up is Menswear Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2026-2027, scheduled for January 20-25, 2026, followed by Haute Couture Week at the end of January. The consistency of the calendar confirms a perfect alignment with international standards. Paris remains unmissable.

Since September 2025, the stability of the program has reassured professionals and encouraged the specialized media to expand their coverage. There have been no reports of postponements or cancellations. Critics praise the solidity of the organization by the FHCM, true to its reputation.

Beyond that, the prospects are clear: to anchor sustainable fashion in the times, encourage international exchanges and offer ever-greater visibility to young talent. Paris is proving that it embodies fashion that is both heritage-based and projective.

Against this backdrop, insiders see SS26 as a turning point: a reliable calendar, prestigious venues, a worldwide audience. By September, the world’s attention was turning irresistibly to the French capital of creativity.