Paris is set to host an exciting menswear week, showcasing Spring 2026 collections from June 24 to 29. The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode has released the provisional calendar, featuring 70 brands with 40 runway shows and 30 presentations. This season returns to its traditional timing, following last year's Olympic-influenced schedule, with a week-long gap before the couture shows begin on July 7. The event will start with the Institut Français de la Mode’s bachelor of arts showcase and conclude with Jacquemus’ coed show.

Key highlights include the return of Saint Laurent to the official calendar after several seasons of off-calendar shows. Dries Van Noten is also making a comeback with Julian Klausner's menswear designs. Jonathan Anderson's debut as creative director of menswear at Dior is highly anticipated. Willy Chavarria will present his second Paris show, celebrating his label’s 10th anniversary. Kartik Research is graduating to the runway schedule after three seasons of presentations.

Other notable runway returnees include Craig Green, Études Studio, and Wales Bonner. Sacai will switch from a fashion show to a presentation on June 26. Paul Smith will be absent, showing earlier in Milan Fashion Week, while Lanvin returns to the women’s schedule. Loewe will unveil its new creative directors' first designs in October.

The presentation side will feature newcomers such as CamperLab, showcasing its ready-to-wear line under Achilles Ion Gabriel, Dutch designer Camiel Fortgens, and Brazilian brand P.Andrade. Marine Serre returns with her standalone men’s collection, alongside Bode, Bed J.W. Ford, and Namesake.

Pascal Morand, the executive president of the FHCM, discusses Paris Fashion Week's magnetic appeal, attributing it to the presence of emblematic fashion houses, emerging brands, and a comprehensive fashion ecosystem. He emphasizes the diversity of creative visions and fashion identities, from established houses to emerging designers. The FHCM supports young designers through grants, showroom opportunities at the Sphere Paris Fashion Week, and assistance in finding show locations. Measures are also being taken to manage the growing number of fans outside shows, ensuring security in collaboration with the Préfecture de Police.

The economic impact of Paris Fashion Week is substantial, affecting sales, the attractiveness of Paris and France, and employment within the fashion industry. The Media Impact Value (MIV) for recent seasons has seen a significant increase, demonstrating the event's growing influence. An estimated 5,500 people, including industry professionals and talents, attend the event.