The upcoming Paris Fashion Week promises to be one of the most unexpected and significant editions in recent years. Scheduled to run from 29 September to 7 October 2025, the Parisian fashion week is undergoing a transformation—both in terms of structure and logic. Gone are the days when the biggest names closed the event, replaced by a line-up of debuts from celebrated designers and fresh creative directions. Among the most anticipated is Matthieu Blazy, who will unveil his first collection for Chanel, followed closely by Pierpaolo Piccioli, taking the helm at Balenciaga. There’s also high anticipation for Jonathan Anderson, making his womenswear debut at Dior. But that’s not all. This edition features a completely overhauled schedule—posing a real test for the major luxury houses during a fashion week where the very fate of the industry will be shaped.
Where the fate of luxury is decided
Opening the week on Monday, 29 September, will be Saint Laurent, with a grand evening show at the Trocadéro. Chanel, historically one of the final shows, moves forward by a day and will now close Fashion Week on Monday, 6 October, at the Grand Palais. Miu Miu will also show on the same day. Blazy’s debut at Chanel is undoubtedly the most hotly anticipated. The Belgian designer is tasked with steering the iconic French house into a new era, and his vision will finally take shape nearly a year after his appointment. Louis Vuitton, usually the final name on the schedule, will now take place at the start—on Tuesday, 30 September. Dior, too, has moved from Tuesday to Wednesday, 1 October, marking the official debut of Jonathan Anderson as the head of Dior’s womenswear division.
The other big names
On Friday, 3 October, Loewe will present the first collection by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who took over from Anderson. But it’s the central weekend that promises the highest concentration of major debuts. Saturday, 4 October, will see Pierpaolo Piccioli unveil his first collection for Balenciaga—one of the most closely watched events of the season—followed by Glenn Martens, who will showcase his first ready-to-wear line for Maison Margiela, having already made his mark with haute couture. This won’t be a typical fashion week: as MF Fashion points out, a total of 112 houses are participating, with 76 catwalk shows and 36 presentations.
And a few comebacks
Paris once again proves itself to be a hub of reinvention and experimentation. Among the most eagerly awaited debuts is that of Miguel Castro Freitas at Mugler, scheduled for Thursday, 2 October—the same day Carven presents under its new creative director, Mark Thomas Howard. On Sunday, 5 October, Duran Lantik will relaunch Jean Paul Gaultier’s ready-to-wear collection. That same day will also mark the return of Celine to the official calendar, following the co-ed show in July that introduced Michael Rider as the brand’s new creative lead.
Photos: Chanel, Balenciaga and Maison Margiela
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