Paris Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2025–2026: 27 Designers… A Season of Transitions and Debuts
PARIS, FRANCE — The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) has officially announced the calendar for Paris Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2025–2026, set to take place from Monday, July 7 to Thursday, July 10, 2025. With 27 esteemed fashion houses on the schedule, the upcoming couture season is poised to deliver a dynamic mix of farewells, debuts, and creative reinventions.
A Weekend Prelude of Anticipated Returns
While the official calendar begins on July 7, the excitement starts early with pre-opening presentations on July 6. Michael Rider will unveil his debut collection for Celine, marking the brand’s highly anticipated return to the live runway circuit. Patou will also present a ready-to-wear showcase, setting a luxurious tone for the week ahead.
July 7: Opening Day with Schiaparelli and Avant-Garde Icons
The first official day launches with Daniel Roseberry’s much-anticipated collection for Schiaparelli, known for blending surrealism with sculptural elegance. Visionary talents such as Iris van Herpen and Georges Hobeika will follow.
July 8: The End of an Era for Chanel
Chanel will present its final studio collection before Matthieu Blazy assumes the role of creative director—an emotional yet historic moment for the maison. Giorgio Armani will return to Paris to debut his Armani Privé collection, expected to exude timeless glamour and Italian precision.
July 9: Farewell to Demna at Balenciaga
All eyes will be on Balenciaga, where Demna will take his final bow as the creative force behind the house’s couture revival. The day will also spotlight Glenn Martens’ inaugural couture collection for Maison Margiela, marking the brand’s return to the runway since John Galliano’s acclaimed January 2024 show.
July 10: A Global Finale
Paris Haute Couture Week concludes with presentations from emerging and globally recognized talents, including Ashi Studio and Peet Dullaert, promising a grand finale steeped in diversity, innovation, and artistic elegance.
Notable Absences and Industry Shifts
Absent from the calendar is Christian Dior, following Maria Grazia Chiuri’s recent departure. Her final collection, which incorporated couture elements. We will all have ti wait to see what Jonathon Anderson has for us in October during Paris Fashion Week.
Paris Haute Couture Week remains the pinnacle of fashion artistry where tradition meets experimentation, and designers shape the narrative of global luxury. As the City of Light prepares to host the world’s most influential figures in fashion, July promises to be a month of transformation, legacy, and new beginnings.
Are you ready? We are!
For the full calendar and schedule of events, visit the FHCM official website.
Daily Breakdown:
SUNDAY, JULY 6 — PRE-OPENING EVENTS
Though the official schedule begins Monday, the excitement starts early:
- Michael Rider for Celine debuts his first collection, marking Celine’s return to live runway.
- Patou presents a special ready-to-wear installation.
MONDAY, JULY 7 — OPENING DAY
Couture week begins with powerhouse openings.
10:00 — Schiaparelli (Daniel Roseberry)
12:00 — Iris van Herpen
13:00 — Georges Hobeika
14:30 — Imane Ayissi
16:00 — Rahul Mishra
17:30 — Julie de Libran
19:30 — Giambattista Valli
TUESDAY, JULY 8 — HERITAGE AND MODERNITY
From Chanel’s final studio presentation to Italian refinement by Armani.
10:00 & 12:00 — Chanel (final in-house collection before Matthieu Blazy steps in)
14:30 — Stéphane Rolland
15:30 — Juana Martín
16:30 — Ashi Studio
17:30 — RVDK Ronald van der Kemp
18:30 & 19:30 — Giorgio Armani Privé
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 — FAREWELLS & DEBUTS
A pivotal day with Demna’s last for Balenciaga and Glenn Martens’ debut at Margiela.
10:00 — Robert Wun
11:00 — Franck Sorbier
12:00 — Balenciaga (Demna’s final couture collection)
13:30 — Yuima Nakazato
14:30 — Elie Saab
16:00 — Viktor&Rolf
17:30 — Zuhair Murad
19:30 — Maison Margiela (Glenn Martens’ couture debut)
THURSDAY, JULY 10 — A GLOBAL CLOSURE
New voices and established talents close the week.
10:30 — Aelis
12:00 — Ardazae
13:30 — Peet Dullaert
14:30 — Rami Al Ali
16:00 — Adeline André
17:30 — Germanier