Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025: Michele’s Valentino Debut and Van Noten’s New Era
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode has unveiled its preliminary calendar for the highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2025 Paris Fashion Week. With a lineup featuring 70 shows and 38 presentations, the fashion extravaganza promises to be a spectacle of creativity and innovation.
Schedule Highlights
The week-long event is set to commence on September 23rd with Weinsanto’s show and conclude on October 1st with Louis Vuitton’s grand finale. Fashion enthusiasts and industry insiders are eagerly awaiting several key moments:
- Alessandro Michele’s runway debut for Valentino, following his surprise resort collection in Milan
- Chanel’s first ready-to-wear show post-Virginie Viard
- Dries Van Noten’s inaugural collection without its namesake designer
Notable Absences and Returns
While the schedule is packed with illustrious names, some notable absences include:
- Maison Margiela
- Givenchy, still without a creative director since Matthew Williams’ departure
- Off-White, opting to show in New York under Ib Kamara’s direction
On the flip side, the fashion week welcomes back several brands:
- Gabriela Hearst, returning to Paris after a hiatus since Spring 2021
- Ludovic de Saint Sernin, back on home turf after a New York showcase
- Y/Project, following its Autumn/Winter 2024 show cancellation
Fresh Faces and Second Acts
The Spring/Summer 2025 season introduces new talent to the Parisian runway:
- LVMH Prize finalist Niccoló Pasqualetti
- Emerging brand Alainpaul
Meanwhile, Seán McGirr and Chemena Kamali will present their sophomore collections for Alexander McQueen and Chloé, respectively, building on their debut successes.
Off-Calendar Excitement
Adding a touch of magic to the fashion week, Coperni, known for its viral moments, will stage an off-calendar presentation at Disneyland Paris on October 1st, following Louis Vuitton’s show.
As the fashion world turns its eyes to Paris, this Spring/Summer 2025 season promises a blend of established icons, fresh perspectives, and unexpected twists, setting the stage for a truly unforgettable fashion week.