The wait for one of the world’s most iconic fashion events, Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, will be coming to a close starting January 20. Like every year, the fashion week organised by Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, will see industry powerhouses like Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more during the menswear showcase. On the other hand, some of the wait-worthy haute couture shows will include that of Indian names like Rahul Mishra and Gaurav Gupta, alongside iconic names such as Georges Hobeika, Schiaparelli, Giambattista Valli, Chanel, Giorgio Armani Privé, Valentino, Zuhair Murad, amongst others.
Celia Kritharioti 
Phan Huy
Although the crème de la crème names in fashion remain in the spotlight like every other season, what makes this edition of Paris Fashion Week different is the inclusion of beyond-border brands who will debut at this prestigious platform. This includes Phan Huy, who is all set to become the youngest designer to ever present his own brand during the Haute Couture Week. The Vietnam-based brand is known for reinventing Vietnamese heritage with the aid of artisanal craftsmanship and cutting-edge couture innovation.
Another dynamic appearance will be made by one of the most renowned Greek designers, Celia Kritharioti. A strong yet whimsical sense of femininity along with immaculately detailed craftsmanship defines the brand that goes by the likes of Beyoncé, Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, and many more.
The list of guest performers from across the globe continues with Saudi Arabian Brand, Ashi Studio and Swiss designer Germanier, who is noted for revolutionising sustainable couture. Upcycled fabrics and recovered elements used as detailing make Germanier’s pieces phenomenal.
Apart from the diverse debutants, the upcoming spring/summer edition of Paris Fashion Week also anticipates Jonathan Anderson’s second menswear collection under Dior. After a massive success for his first showcase, the fashion world waits with bated breath to see what he presents for spring-summer. At the very same time, Véronique Nichanian will be showcasing her collection for the very last time before stepping down as the Artistic Director of Hermès after 37 years.
The inclusion of newer names from across the world marks a new era of inclusion and innovation in the globalisation of couture. As the industry pivots with such momentum, all eyes are on the talents who may well define the design language of tomorrow. These strategic shifts are significant because they signal a future led by heritage craftsmanship and regional aesthetics from the farthest corners of the world.