After a successful season that started in January with the Milan menswear shows, it feels like every week is fashion week. Now, with Paris Fashion Week just around the corner, fashion insiders are heading to the capital for the final nine days of runway shows—and plenty of trends.
Paris grows bigger each year, with brands from all corners of the world eager to leave their mark on the French capital. For the Fall-Winter ’25 womenswear season, 72 shows and 31 presentations will be part of the official calendar, showcasing the city’s unique savoir-faire and talent—further proving why Paris reigns supreme as the luxury capital of the world.
After an uncertain financial landscape that has deeply affected several brands, along with the recent (and numerous) creative director changes, the industry is counting on this season to bring a bit of order—and a sense of normality and fun—back to fashion. The week will open with the IFM Master of Arts students’ show on March 3 at 3:00 PM and will end on March 11 with the Saint Laurent show at 8:00 PM. The final day will also feature Chanel and Miu Miu, so international attendees might want to stay until the very last moment.
This season will also bring exciting debuts, with Julian Klausner preparing his first collection for Dries Van Noten, marking the beginning of a new era since the Belgian designer stepped down. His show will take place on March 5. Haider Ackermann will present his vision for Tom Ford after being appointed artistic director in September 2024, and Sarah Burton will make her debut at Givenchy on March 7. Meanwhile, Chanel will continue without a creative director, as Mathieu Blazy is set to take over in September.
This season marks the return of several heavyweights who had stepped away for a few seasons. Coperni, Kenzo, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, Marine Serre, Off-White, Undercover, and Véronique Leroy are back on the calendar after brief hiatuses, proving that fashion shows remain highly relevant in the industry. After a successful show at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, Alaïa will, for the first time, be part of the official Paris calendar, with a show scheduled for March 4 at 7:00 PM. Azzedine Alaïa always rejected the notion of fast fashion and trends, choosing to release collections only when they were ready. As for Loewe, this season the brand has opted for a presentation instead of a runway show, which will take place on March 10 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
LVMH semifinalists will showcase their collections on March 5 and 6. Twenty labels—including Alainpaul, Francesco Murano, Josh Tafoya, Nicklas Skovgaard, Renaissance, Zomer, and more—will present their best work to the jury, who will then select the eight finalists. Swedish designer Ellen Hodakova Larsson, winner of the LVMH Prize in September 2024, will present her new show on March 6.
Newcomers to the official calendar include French-Turkish designer Burc Akyol, Australian creator Christopher Esber, and Swedish brand Hodakova, all set to stage their debut shows. Meanwhile, Matières Fécales, Loulou de Saison, and Icicle will hold their first presentations in the capital.