Louis Vuitton runway show at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris. THOMAS SAMSON/AFP
The year 2025 was marked by changes in artistic direction at the helm of the biggest brands. Now, fashion returns to a sense of normalcy in 2026. The new men's fashion week, held from Tuesday to Sunday, January 20-25, in Paris, reflects this shift. The schedule featured 35 runway shows and 32 presentations, three fewer events than the last season in June 2025, and no first-timers. Every designer had already presented at least one collection in their current position.
As usual, the calendar was packed and truly diverse in its offerings. There were the major productions from Dior and Vuitton, prominent international labels with unique stylistic visions, such as Rick Owens, Comme des Garçons or Willy Chavarria, and French brands known for their functional wardrobes and international ambitions, like AMI, Lemaire or Officine Générale.
But there were also some notable absentees: brands that opted out of a dedicated men's show, instead presenting their menswear during their women's runway, in a presentation, or by releasing a lookbook – a series of photos showcasing the silhouettes. This was the case for four LVMH brands: Celine, Loewe, Kenzo and Givenchy. However, the cost-cutting did not affect all of the group's labels. The first two days of this fall-winter 2026-2027 season were marked by the considerable efforts put into the Vuitton and Dior shows, the fashion conglomerate's two flagship houses.
