Paris Fashion Week October 1, 2025: the day that counts

Our field analysis reveals that October 1, 2025 will be the pivotal day for Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2026. Between hybrid presentations and spectacular livestreams, major houses such as Dior and Tom Ford redefine their place in the fashion capital of the world. Few know it yet, but this date concentrates the creative and digital stakes of the season.

A heavy calendar

October 1, 2025 is the backbone of the Paris Fashion Week calendar. This day brings together no fewer than ten fashion houses and designers, from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., alternating intimate presentations by invitation and online broadcasting. This hybrid model reflects the profound transformation of the industry, between tradition and the digital innovations proposed by the FHCM.

The expected names confirm Paris’ international appeal: Christian Dior at 2.30pm, Gabriela Hearst at 4.30pm, Acne Studios at 5.30pm and Tom Ford in digital apotheosis at 7pm. Not since our first coverage in 2022 has such a sequence combined creative authority and media power.

Hybridization now a matter of course

The day’s events bear witness to the trend towards hybrid formats. Icicle, Maliparmi and Cecilie Bahnsen are increasing their visibility through presentations coupled with digital broadcasts. This strategy expands the audience beyond hand-picked guests, while maintaining the symbolic value of physical shows.

Christian Dior, faithful to the exceptional show, confirms via livestream its desire to simultaneously reach journalists and fans all over the world. Professionals recognize that this refocusing illustrates the new expectations of the connected, globalized public. Tom Ford’s 7pm livestream will be scrutinized as a decisive milestone in this shift.

The flagship podium houses

In Paris, the aura of the major fashion houses sets the tone for Fashion Week. Dior, which traditionally occupies a central niche, will once again retain an aura that cannot be ignored. Gabriela Hearst, meanwhile, continues to embody an ethical and responsible vigilance, particularly followed by the specialized media.

The great curiosity remains Acne Studios, with its surrealist decor combining nature and urbanity. The Swedish house asserts a strong, coherent narrative, with the ambition of reconciling Nordic aesthetics and urban energy. This dynamic contrasts with the more glamorous, Hollywood-esque narrative expected from Tom Ford in the evening.

“The tension between nature and the city is at the heart of this collection,” Jonny Johansson, creative director of Acne Studios

A digital and global challenge

Tom Ford will close the day with a worldwide livestream show, confirming the growing importance of digital. Paris thus becomes a multiplied stage, where the physical experience is extended online throughout the world. Behind this shift lies a strategy: to convert notoriety into global audiences and direct influence.

Official figures released by the FHCM announce more than 70 shows over the whole week, but it’s the day of October 1 that’s attracting the most attention. Observers are already referring to it as the “Super Tuesday” of Parisian fashion. This intensity attracts both criticism and praise.

“Digitalization strengthens the global and inclusive dimension of fashion weeks,” Thomas Tritz, FHCM Communications Director.

Between tradition and innovation

Parisian fashion is still struggling to dispense with the ritual of physical shows, a veritable marker of luxury and exclusivity. Yet the rise of streaming is inventing a new form of accessibility, giving Paris an even more central role in the connection between public and designers. This duality enriches the overall experience.

Gabriela Hearst, initiating discussions around ethics and sustainability, completes the picture. Each brand brings its own distinct story and issue, weaving a landscape where diversity prevails. However, there is unanimity around one conviction: Paris retains its primacy through its ability to orchestrate and magnify these narratives.

The day goes on in palpable anticipation of the next shows, until October 7. The impact of October 1st will continue to irrigate professional conversations throughout the week. The major fashion houses, from Dior to Tom Ford, benefit from a strategic springboard to impose their vision on a global scale.

Satellite events, such as the rise of Acne Studios, also reinforce the credibility of the capital as a luxury laboratory. This resonance is already echoed by other major events, such as the L’Oréal Paris 2025 fashion show, confirming the complementary relationship between institutional fashion and consumer shows.

Practical information

Dates: September 29 to October 7, 2025. Key day: October 1, 9:30am to 7pm (precise times: Dior 2:30pm, Gabriela Hearst 4:30pm, Acne Studios 5:30pm, Tom Ford 7pm). Venues: Palais de Tokyo and partner addresses in Paris. Organization: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode – official website. Broadcast: livestreams available on digital platforms and company websites.

Access reserved to accredited guests for physical shows. For the general public, viewing is possible via official digital channels. Luxury news and what to do in Paris will continue to update this program in real time.