The Spring-Summer 2026 season of Paris Fashion Week officially launched with shows from Saint Laurent and Weinsanto. Almost a dozen major brands are set to unveil their new collections under new creative directors at this event.
The biggest attraction of the event is the debut collection from Matthieu Blazy for Chanel. This 41-year-old Franco-Belgian designer faces the challenging task of following Virginie Viard, who successfully kept the brand’s momentum high after the passing of the legendary Karl Lagerfeld in 2019. Having first gained attention at Maison Margiela, Blazy will present his collection on October 6.
Other high-profile debuts to feature in this event include Jonathan Anderson, who will present his first women’s collection for LVMH-owned Dior on October. Taking the reins at Balenciaga, Pierpaolo Piccioli will succeed the provocative, streetwear-focused Demna and Duran Lantink will step in as the first permanent artistic director for Jean Paul Gaultier since the founder retired in 2020.
Other first-time collections include Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez at Loewe, Miguel Castro Freitas at Mugler, and Mark Thomas at Carven.
The event will also feature the second collections from major designers including Sarah Burton for Givenchy, Glenn Martens for Maison Margiela, and Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford. Established houses like Louis Vuitton and Hermès are also presenting, alongside the return of labels like Celine and Thom Browne.
Separately, Victoria Beckham will showcase her latest designs on October 3, just before her new Netflix documentary airs, further adding to the week’s buzz. This dense schedule promises a Fashion Week ‘without downtime.’
