Paris Fashion Week, set against the backdrop of Celine Dion’s residency and Pope Leo XIV’s visit, is taking place from September 28 to October 6 this year. The Spring/Summer 2027 women’s ready-to-wear schedule features 68 shows and 34 presentations, a slight decrease from last year’s 74 shows and 37 presentations. Notably, this season includes two designer debuts: Drew Henry at Courrèges on September 30 and Kai Nesselrath at Carven on October 1.

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Alaïa will host two intimate presentations on October 3, showcasing a collection designed by the studio after the departure of long-time creative director Pieter Mulier. Several brands are making a return this season, including Valentino, Maison Margiela, Sacai, Ester Manas, Christopher Esber, and Casablanca. The season is described by PR expert Lucien Pagès as a chance for designers to assert their creative visions following last year’s shake-up.

Key events include the third collections from Jonathan Anderson at Dior, Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez at Loewe, Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier, and Miguel Castro Freitas at Mugler. Notably, Alix Morabito of Galeries Lafayette praised the intensity of the shows featuring Anderson and Blazy.

The first day will highlight LVMH Prize alumni, including winners Julie Kegels and Hodakova, as well as 2023 winner Satoshi Kuwata, who will showcase his collaboration with Aigle. South African designer Laduma Ngxokolo will present his first official show in Paris for Maxhosa Africa.

Day two will feature the show of 2026 Andam Grand Prize winner Marie Adam-Leenaerdt, with Morabito asserting her readiness to showcase her talent. Alexandra Golovanoff will officially present her cashmere collection on September 29.

Icicle, the Chinese brand with a new creative director, will showcase its collection on October 1. Louis Vuitton will conclude the week with a show on October 6. Off-schedule, A$AP Rocky will host a fashion show at Accor Arena on September 30, just before his concert.

Other notable shows include Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz on October 4 and Australian brand Aje on October 6. The Australian Fashion Council will present a selection of designers at Galerie Poggi from September 30 to October 4, while SIR will debut its first showroom space.

Among off-runway events, L’Oréal Paris will hold its annual show at the Eiffel Tower on September 28, featuring ambassadors like Kendall Jenner and Viola Davis. Collaborations this season include Zara's new partnership with John Galliano and events for H&M x Elie Saab and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac with Barbie.

Upcoming exhibitions include “Penn & Fashion” at Maison Européenne de la Photographie and “Look: 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum” at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, both opening on September 30. Additionally, the Marie Antoinette exhibition in Versailles celebrates the film's 20th anniversary. The season promises to be vibrant with performances, exhibitions, and a reinvigorated focus on fashion.