This edition of Paris Fashion Week will certainly be remembered: no less than 15 fresh creative directors unveiled their inaugural collections for the spring-summer 2026 period. Notable mentions include Mathieu Blasi for Chanel, Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga, and the highly anticipated premiere of Jonathan Anderson for Dior. The VIP seating arrangements also drew attention, featuring figures like Kylie Jenner, Anne Hathaway, and Simone Ashley. Vogue.ua has curated a list of the 10 most noteworthy moments from Paris Fashion Week.
Mathieu Blasi's inaugural collection for Chanel
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The fourth creative head in the brand's 115-year legacy captivated onlookers with a celestial presentation: iconic tweed suits and flowing evening gowns were matched with elegant Double Flap handbags and inventive accents – playful pompoms, detailed appliqués, and striking skirts. This was all underscored by a reimagining of the tune Rhythm is A Dancer.
Sandra Guller on the Miu Miu runway
Miu Miu
The spectacle truly celebrated its casting choices. Academy Award-nominated talent Sandra Güller initiated the affair, sporting a utilitarian apron over a jacket. Various notable guests included Richard E. Grant and Milla Jovovich. Models showcased looks featuring aprons, cozy knits, and dresses adorned with innocent floral designs.
Durand Lantinck's first collection for Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier
Duran Lantinck's introduction paired provocative silhouettes and wit with the brand’s quintessential trademarks – trompe-l'oeil impressions, conical bras, and nautical-striped shirts. Reactions, as expected, differed, but the presentation undoubtedly captured attention.
Meghan Markle at the Balenciaga show
Pierpaolo Piccioli showcased his initial Balenciaga offerings in radiant hues – orange, yellow, deep violet – decorating coats, feathered skirts, and abbreviated dresses. The surprise element was a celebrity-filled front row, boasting Meghan Markle, Anne Hathaway, and Simone Ashley.
Children's Orchestra at Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela
Glenn Martens enlisted 61 young instrumentalists, all clad in tuxedos, to perform on stage as models displayed leather outerwear, fragmented suits, and tightly laced dresses.
Christian Louboutin show by David LaChapelle
An enactment titled the Loubi Show, helmed by David LaChapelle, converted the venue into a stadium echoing an American football field, replete with fanfare, spirited cheerleaders, and a face-off between boys and girls over a crystallized ball.
Kylie Jenner in a dress by Heider Ackermann
Kylie Jenner yet again opted for a form-fitting Tom Ford dress fashioned by Heider Ackermann, understated sandals, and a “clean girl” beauty aesthetic highlighted by a gentle touch of evening sparkle.
Laura Dern made her runway debut
Thespian Laura Dern marked her initial foray into modeling at Gabriela Hearst's spring-summer 2026 presentation, donning a gown adorned with floral detailing.
Helen Mirren opened the Stella McCartney show
Helen Mirren commenced the Stella McCartney event with recitations from a Beatles composition, while Ice Spice and Cara Delevingne graced the front row.
The return of Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid made a comeback to the runway after a pause due to Lyme disease, participating in the Saint Laurent showing held in the gardens beneath the Eiffel Tower.
Based on materials from Vogue.fr.
