Sphère Paris Fashion Week 2025 at the Palais de Tokyo

In 2025, the Sphère Paris Fashion Week® showroom will be the essential platform for young designers. From October 1 to 7, the women’s Spring-Summer 2026 session at the Palais de Tokyo will bring together a selection of emerging and established brands, mixing face-to-face and digital via Le New Black and Grand Shooting. Behind its apparent sobriety, this event conceals a strategic influence in the Parisian fashion ecosystem.

A confirmed springboard for young creative talent

Since its launch in January 2020 at the instigation of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, Sphère Paris Fashion Week® has established itself as a unique showcase. Its mission: to select brands on the basis of their creativity and development potential. Located at the Palais de Tokyo, this showroom represents an unrivalled springboard for emerging labels.

The October 2025 edition stands out for its mix of bold initiatives and brands already applauded in men’s sessions. The integration of an invitation-only digital version, supported by Le New Black and Grand Shooting, reinforces its hybrid dimension, adapted to the evolutions of the post-pandemic sector.

A hybrid and selective platform

From the outset, the project has benefited from strong institutional support from DEFI and L’Oréal Paris. Their support guarantees not only organizational stability but also an international opening for the showroom. A few weeks after its five-year anniversary celebration in June 2025, when seven innovative brands were presented, this session confirms Sphère’s ability to remain an agile showcase.

Both trade visitors and buyers invited via the digital platform have access to a coordinated experience. By making the event both physical and digital, the organizers demonstrate their anticipation of market needs and a deep understanding of the transformation of Paris Fashion Weeks.

Brands and signatures to follow

Among the participants, some are already making a name for themselves for their sophisticated collections and their take on the plurality of Parisian styles. Others, such as J.Simone or Riz Poli, are enjoying their very first exhibition through the program. Insiders know that these appearances often mark the beginning of a decisive ascent towards the official calendar.

The selection is based on a balance between rigorous design and bold aesthetics. Unlike more commercial initiatives, Sphère reinforces the idea that Paris remains the place where future global fashion trends are shaped. This curated choice underlines the FHCM’s international authority in raising the profile of young talent.

“Sphère is part of its policy of supporting young creation and brings together a group of brands selected for their creativity and development potential.” – Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, 2025

The cultural and economic echo

Industry professionals admit that attendance at the showroom is already a sign of recognition. Receiving an invitation to Sphère means gaining privileged access to hand-picked labels that are often absent from conventional circuits. This rarity adds to the aura of the event and creates a sense of anticipation among buyers and journalists alike.

The economic dimension also translates into practical support: press partnerships, photo shoots and digital connectivity. Since the Men’s Autumn/Winter 2025-26 session, this hybrid model has proven that the showroom is no longer limited to the physical exhibition.

“The showroom is a springboard for brands invited to the official calendar or awarded a prize, selected for their potential.” – Modemonline, January 2025

A strategic showcase for Paris

The October 2025 edition reflects a lasting trend: Paris confirms its role as a driving force that goes beyond the mere image of an event. By combining the Palais de Tokyo with a digital showroom, the FHCM combines prestige, accessibility and innovation. These conditions offer several designers the opportunity to consolidate an international network.

Our analysis shows that the selection of each brand is based on creative coherence and export potential. Since our last visit, the experience has gained in scenography and digital coordination, giving buyers an enhanced insight into creative diversity.

The stability of private and institutional partnerships contributes to the event’s reliability. The absence of controversy or cancellations confirms that Sphère is becoming a fixture on the calendar, whereas other initiatives sometimes struggle to win people over.

Already covered by specialist media such as Modemonline and Numero, the showroom has become a strategic step in the careers of young designers. It is this symbolic validation that explains the showroom’s growing appeal to brands seeking legitimacy.

Practical information

Address: Palais de Tokyo, 13 avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris. Metro: Iéna (line 9), Alma-Marceau (line 9), Trocadéro (lines 6 and 9). Dates: October 1 to 7, 2025. Access: by invitation, professional and digital showroom. Official website: FHCM Paris Fashion Week.

Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. non-stop. Target audience: fashion professionals, buyers, media. The digital version remains accessible via a secure platform.