As with Milan Fashion Week, this season of SS26 shows at Paris Fashion Week marks a time of change with several Creative Director debuts. The most anticipated come from Matthieu Blazy at Chanel and Jonathan Anderson at Dior – two of the cities mega houses. Pierpaolo Piccioli, formerly of Valentino, will take over from Demna at Balenciaga, while Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who were both previously at Proenza Schouler will take over from Anderson at Loewe.

Paris will also see new collections from Saint Laurent, Courrèges, Louis Vuitton and Stella McCartney.

Read on for daily updates of the highlights of Paris Fashion Week SS26…

Ludovic de Saint Sernin

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For Spring/Summer 2026, Ludovic de Saint Sernin redefines aristocratic elegance through a lens of sensuality, rebellion, and freedom. Drawing on his noble heritage, he transforms the codes of power into a celebration of individuality and intimacy. The collection sees corsetry, lace, and lacing reimagined in fluid silks and transparent cottons – hallmarks of the brands signature sensuality, now rendered softer and more romantic. Jackets inspired by regal uniforms dissolve into delicate tailoring, while lace-trimmed trousers and diaphanous gowns blur the lines between masculinity and femininity. A palette of deep purple, powdered ivory, and porcelain blue speaks to heritage without nostalgia. With SS26, Ludovic crowns a new kind of aristocracy, one defined not by title or wealth, but by authenticity, vulnerability, and the quiet confidence of self-expression.

Schiaparelli

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Schiaparelli’s latest ready-to-wear collection for SS26 unfolded at the Centre Pompidou and once again, blurred the lines between fashion and art. Daniel Roseberry transforms the runway into a museum-like experience that both inspires and entertains. Rooted in Elsa Schiaparelli’s legacy of cultural engagement and fearless creativity, the collection plays with tension and precision: sharp-shouldered jackets embodying “tailleur rigueur,” sleek column gowns in a disciplined palette of black, bone, and crimson, and trompe l’oeil knitwear echoing Elsa’s surrealist heritage. Accessories recall Dalí’s melting clocks, from soft, padlocked handbags to sculptural shoes. At its core, this is ready-to-wear elevated to fantasy, proving that daily dressing can still be art.

Carven

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The Carven SS26 collection unfolded in a palette of sophistication. Orchid white, smoky black, soft greys, and ecru were balanced to complement the skin with natural ease. Signature Carven details, such as the Esperanto waistline first introduced in 1951, were reinterpreted into contemporary sportswear that captured the rhythm of city life. Fluid foulard accents encouraged movement, while airy tops conveyed a quiet sensuality. Fabrics ranging from lace and cotton voile to jacquards, silk, and moiré underscored the house’s devotion to French craftsmanship, making this collection both timeless and freshly relevant.

Dior

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Dior SS26 marked a historic moment: Jonathan Anderson’s first womenswear collection for the House, following his menswear debut in June. Stepping into Dior’s storied world, Anderson approached the heritage of the brand with empathy. Making sure not to erase it, but to revisit and reinterpret it. The show opened with a sculptural dress of silk bows, tied and elevated by an interior structure, a striking symbol of his experimental hand.

Anderson reimagined the iconic Bar jacket in multiple iterations – elongated, rippled, and paired with a surprising multi-pleated cargo shorts. Knitwear multiplied in jersey and cashmere, some adorned with fabric hydrangeas, while Edwardian-style shirts and Anderson’s signature cotton-twill shorts echoed his earlier menswear silhouettes. The result was a balanced collection between Dior’s grandeur and Anderson’s playful subversion, heralding a bold new chapter for the house.

Stella McCartney

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Stella McCartney delivered one of Paris Fashion Week SS26’s most stirring moments, presenting her collection at the Centre Pompidou with a message of unity for people, animals, and the planet. The show opened with Helen Mirren narrating the Beatles’ “Come Together,” reframing an anthem as a manifesto of activism and care. McCartney’s woman for Summer 2026 is both grounded and ethereal, defined by contrasts of masculine tailoring and fluid femininity, crafted from 98% conscious, cruelty-free materials. Utilitarian cargo minis, wide-leg pleated trousers, and Savile Row-inspired blazers sat alongside airy crinolines and lustrous satin gowns. Craft and innovation shone through with hand-painted spiral florals, raffia knits, and sequined denim, while world-firsts stole the spotlight: FEVVERS, a plant-based alternative to feathers, and PURE.TECH, a programmable fabric that neutralises pollutants from the air. Accessories revisited house icons like the Falabella and Elyse, reimagined with upcycled denim and vegan leather, affirming McCartney’s role as fashion’s most innovative eco-luxury pioneer.

Courrèges

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Courrèges SS26 unfolded as a solar ascent, imagined by Nicolas Di Felice as a journey from dawn to blazing zenith. The show progressed like a rising temperature, transforming cool tones and sharp archival cuts into fluid silhouettes and incandescent transparencies. Staged in a circular scenography by Remy Brière and Matiere Noire, the collection built in intensity until the audience was engulfed in light. From mini skirts reworked in heritage checks to swimsuits cut into dresses, safari jackets, and plant-based vinyl total looks in sunset shades, the lineup embraced functionality and futurism. Courrèges codes were softened, expanded, and made radiant – clothing as a second skin against the sun.

Louis Vuitton

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Presented at the Musée du Louvre, in the former summer apartments of Anne of Austria, the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2026 collection was a celebration of intimacy and the art of living. Nicolas Ghesquière translated the private sphere into a wardrobe of freedom, inventiveness, and stylistic liberation. Pieces drew from history yet felt thoroughly modern. Ruffle and fur-trimmed jackets, stone-coloured suiting, sculptural dresses, and sheer fabrics that gave way to a bead-fringed gown of pure drama. Knit bermudas, robe-like coats, and cardigans with deep pockets introduced ease. While shoulders were bared in sensual gestures. On the front row, Lisa of BLACKPINK sat alongside Brigitte Macron, Felix, Zendaya, and Emma Stone.

Saint Laurent

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Saint Laurent opened Paris Fashion Week SS26 in spectacular style, returning to the Trocadéro Fountain with the Eiffel Tower glittering behind a floral logo installation of white hydrangeas. Anthony Vaccarello looked once again to Robert Mapplethorpe for inspiration, channeling the tension of strength and sensuality. The collection began with women in sleek leather armour, shoulders cut sharp in unapologetic 1980s style. Power suiting softened into bow-fronted blouses and lavallière neckties, adding hints of ballroom glamour. Trench coats and parachute-fabric dresses in saturated hues recalled the spirit of Yves Saint Laurent’s Rive Gauche, while oversized sunglasses and crystal earrings amplified the drama. The finale saw romantic and voluminous princess gowns crafted in technical fabrics.

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