Welcome to Paris Fashion Week: Your SS27 Guide 

New York launched the discussion. London added its voice. Milan brought the drama. Yet the industry knows the real story unfolds when Paris takes the stage. From September 28 to October 6, 2026, the world’s foremost fashion capital presents Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027, nine transformative days that will shape what captivates the world next spring.

This is the crescendo. The final movement. The breath everyone in the industry is holding.

The Parisian Supremacy

Paris holds the final word for a reason. This is the city that gave the world the modern fashion show, where haute couture was born, and where Chanel, Dior, and Saint Laurent made their homes. A runway here transcends mere catwalk, it transforms into the magnificent glass and iron space of the Grand Palais, unfolds beneath the striking modernist architecture of the Palais de Tokyo, and takes place in splendid hôtels particuliers and secret courtyards most visitors never discover.

Yet the spectacle doesn’t confine itself to the runway. For nine days, Paris transforms entirely. Café tables in Saint Germain become gathering places for style conversations. The Tuileries swarm with photographers hunting for the season’s most daring looks. Celebrated figures and influencers turn every corner of the city into a scene worth remembering. Fashion in Paris isn’t simply an event, it’s the very atmosphere you breathe.

The Calendar At a Glance

Orchestrated by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), this season’s calendar assembles:

• 9 days of presentations
• 101 participating houses
• 68 runway shows alongside 33 presentations

Marginally reduced from last season, yet each placement carries significant weight.

Opening Statement and Grand Closure

The calendar begins with vibrant new talent: Julie Kegels, the breakout Belgian brand championed by Dua Lipa and Charli XCX, takes the opening position on September 28. A declaration that Paris perpetually welcomes the emerging generation.

The closing belongs to a powerhouse. Louis Vuitton brings the week to a close on October 6, continuing an honor the Maison has repeatedly earned over recent years. Anticipate a grand spectacle worthy of the season’s conclusion.

Creative Transitions and Fresh Visions

This season witnesses the reshaping of fashion heritage:

• Drew Henry debuts as Artistic Director of Courrèges (Sept 30), arriving from Burberry. All eyes on how he reinvents the house’s space-age DNA.
• Kai Nesselrath unveils his first collection as Design Director of Carven (Oct 1) after a decade honing his craft at Saint Laurent.
• Maxhosa Africa makes its Paris debut (Sept 28), the South African label by Laduma Ngxokolo, famed for its electric Xhosa-inspired knitwear and worn by Beyoncé and Michelle Obama. A first-timer, and a statement.

Legendary Returns

Major houses are making their return. Valentino comes back following its Rome presentation. Maison Margiela rejoins the womenswear schedule after time away in Shanghai. Sacai returns to the Paris lineup. The industry takes notice when such names make their comeback.

The Week Unfolds

As the week progresses, Paris unveils its most celebrated names:

Sept 29: Christian Dior, Saint Laurent

Sept 30: The Row, Balmain, Dries Van Noten, Stella McCartney, Acne Studios, Tom Ford

Oct 1: Chloé, Balenciaga, Rick Owens, Schiaparelli, Isabel Marant

Oct 2: Loewe, Casablanca, Givenchy, Victoria Beckham

Oct 3: Chanel, Elie Saab, Alaïa

Plus: Miu Miu, Céline, and the grand Louis Vuitton finale

Japan’s Design Mastery

A remarkable group of Japanese designers participates this season: Anrealage, Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons, Noir Kei Ninomiya, Sacai, and Mame Kurogouchi, all renowned for their mastery of construction, artistic vision, and understated sophistication.

Notable Absences

Calendar absences tell stories too. Alexander McQueen has shifted its base to London under Seán McGirr’s direction. Rabanne’s next presentation comes in March with Olivier Rousteing at the helm. Nina Ricci takes a hiatus following Harris Reed’s departure. Meanwhile, Alaïa continues without a permanent creative director since Pieter Mulier’s move to Versace, presenting an atelier curated collection on October 3.

Calendar Details

Paris Fashion Week: Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027

📍 Grand Palais · Palais de Tokyo · across Paris
🗓️ September 28 – October 6, 2026
✨ 68 shows · 33 presentations · 101 houses

Innovative designs, designer debuts, established names returning, and the unmistakable energy of Paris, this is the season’s defining moment. Stay connected with Fashion Connect as we deliver every show, every front row perspective, and every street style discovery as they unfold.

Paris is calling. Are you prepared?