Fashion Week: what can we expect from the catwalks?
The Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 Fashion Week calendar promises to be an exciting one, with debuts, returns and notable absences. Here’s a roundup of the major events not to be missed.
Milan: the launch of the festivities
Milan Men’s Fashion Week, scheduled for January 17-20, 2025, will open with spectacular styling by Philipp Plein. The week promises creative intensity, despite the notable absence of houses such as Fendi, Moschino and JW Anderson. Gucci and Dsquared2 opt for mixed collections, postponing their presentations to Women’s Fashion Week in February.
On the other hand, iconic figures such as Prada and Zegna will keep the show going. Prada will present its collection on January 19, while Zegna will close the event on January 20, consolidating its central role in Italian menswear.
Paris: an explosion of new products
Paris Fashion Week Homme, to be held from January 21 to 26, 2025, will be marked by some groundbreaking events. Pharrell Williams, artistic director of Louis Vuitton Homme, will open the festivities with his fourth show on January 21. On the same day, Coucou Bébé 75018, acclaimed for its provocative approach, will make its debut.
Returns from Paul Smith and Egonlab, as well as Peter Copping’s first steps for Lanvin, will enrich this edition. On January 26, Simon Porte Jacquemus will close the week with a promising show, followed by the house of Patou to kick off Haute Couture Fashion Week.
Haute Couture: creativity and audacity
From January 27, Paris will shine under the spotlight of Fashion Week Haute Couture. Schiaparelli will open the festivities, followed by Dior and Valentino. Alessandro Michele will unveil his first collection for Valentino on January 29, a moment eagerly awaited by haute couture fans.
The surprise will come from Kevin Germanier, who will present his first collection as a guest designer, marking his bold entry into the world of haute couture.
The new faces of iconic houses
The arrival of Sarah Burton at Givenchy and Haider Ackermann at Tom Ford adds an exciting dimension to the season. Burton, former artistic director of Alexander McQueen, will bring a refreshing vision to Givenchy. Ackermann, meanwhile, promises to reinvent Tom Ford with elegance.
Paris, the end point in March 2025
Paris Fashion Week for Women, scheduled from March 3 to 11, 2025, will bring this fashion marathon to a close. Dries Van Noten will usher in a new era under the direction of Julian Klausner, and Sarah Burton will unveil her first creations for Givenchy. These highlights reflect a season rich in creativity and renewal.
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