Ready or not, the first major fashion industry events of 2026 are here.
As Fashionista reports, Haute Couture Week takes place twice per year in Paris, usually right after Men’s Fashion Week, with spring collections shown in January and fall collections in July. Overseen by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), it’s uniquely exclusive in terms of which designers are permitted to show.
How Houses Qualify
Only official members of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture – top houses like Chanel, Valentino, and Dior, for example – are guaranteed a spot on the schedule. Additional slots are given to “corresponding members” and “guest members,” which are selected season-by-season by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture Committee.
What’s New in 2026
There are a few noteworthy things about the Spring 2026 Haute Couture season, which takes place Jan. 26-29. First, Jonathan Anderson and Matthieu Blazy will debut their couture collections for Dior and Chanel, respectively. It will also mark the first Giorgio Armani Privé show since the founding designer’s passing.
Although Jean Paul Gaultier will show its ready-to-wear line in March, the brand is noticeably absent from the schedule. Perhaps it’s due to the fact that JPG appointed a new creative director, Duran Lantink, last year?
Still, the schedule is chock full of well known names, like Elie Saab, Giambattista Valli, and Schiaparelli. Brand new to the schedule are guest designers Phan Huy and Celia Kritharioti.
The entire lineup for both Menswear and Haute Couture weeks can be found on the FHCM website.
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