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Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026
ParisMon, Sep 28, 2026 · 09:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Overview
Overview
Paris Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter collections) is the world's most prestigious fashion event, held twice yearly in the French capital. The autumn edition presents the new collections of more than 100 fashion houses and designers to press, buyers and dignitaries. Some shows are open to the public. Calendar at modeaparis.com.
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Paris Fashion Week is one of the "Big Four" fashion weeks, alongside New York, Milan, and London, and is held semi-annually in Paris. The autumn/winter 2026 edition will feature a series of designer presentations at venues throughout the city, including historical locations like the Carrousel du Louvre and the Grand Palais.
Attendees can expect a mix of haute couture and ready-to-wear shows from famous brands such as Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Kenzo, Givenchy, and Céline. The haute couture collections are presented before the ready-to-wear collections, with over 100 collections shown each season. The event is organized by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, which sets the criteria for participation.
Paris Fashion Week has a rich history dating back to the 1700s, evolving from salon shows in Paris couture salons. The first recognized Paris Fashion Week was held in October 1973, and it continues to be a premier event in the global fashion calendar, showcasing both established and emerging designers.
📍 Various venues throughout Paris⏱️ 203 hrs
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Good to know
- Paris Fashion Week is held semi-annually, with autumn/winter and spring/summer editions.
- The event features both haute couture and ready-to-wear shows, with haute couture presented first.
- Famous brands like Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Kenzo, Givenchy, and Céline host shows at historical venues such as the Carrousel du Louvre and the Grand Palais.
- Participation criteria are set by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, requiring 35 looks per year including day and evening wear.
Frequently asked questions
What is Paris Fashion Week?
Paris Fashion Week is a series of designer presentations held semi-annually in Paris, France, with spring/summer and autumn/winter events. It is one of the 'Big Four' fashion weeks.
Who organizes Paris Fashion Week?
Dates are determined by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.
What types of shows are featured?
In addition to ready-to-wear shows, there are men's and haute couture shows. The haute couture collections are presented before the ready-to-wear collections.
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Dior
Christian Dior SE, commonly known as Dior, is a French fashion house and multinational corporation of luxury goods. The original fashion house was founded by French designer Christian Dior in 1946 to make haute couture items.
Chanel
Chanel is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1910 by Coco Chanel in Paris. It is privately owned by French brothers, Alain and Gérard Wertheimer, through the holding company Chanel Limited, established in 2018 and headquartered in London.
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Malletier SAS is a French luxury fashion house and company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label's LV monogram appears on most of its products, ranging from luxury bags and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes, perfumes, watches, jewellery, accessories, sunglasses and books.
Givenchy
Givenchy is a French luxury fashion and perfume house. It houses the brand of haute couture and ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, perfumes, and cosmetics of Parfums Givenchy.
Céline
Céline, sometimes spelled Celine, is a French female first name version of Latin origin, coming from Caelīna, the feminine form of the Roman cognomen Caelīnus, meaning "heavenly". Its equivalent in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese is Celina.
Alexander McQueen
Lee Alexander McQueen was a British fashion designer and couturier. He founded the eponymous fashion house Alexander McQueen in 1992, and worked as chief designer at Givenchy from 1996 to 2001.
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