Also on Monday, Maxhosa Africa, the South African label founded by designer Laduma Ngxokolo, will put on its first official PFW show. Ngxokolo’s colorful knitwear creations have been worn by Beyoncé and Michelle Obama.
Day two will feature the show of 2026 Andan Grand Prize winner Marie Adam-Leenaerdt, known for her conceptual and versatile designs. “She has earned it. Now, it’s time for her to fully unleash her strength, talent, and vision,” Morabito says of the Belgian designer.
Alexandra Golovanoff, the Parisian designer and journalist who launched her eponymous cashmere line in 2016, before expanding it into a complete wardrobe collection, will also present on September 29. This season, she is joining the official presentation calendar.
On October 1, Icicle, the Chinese fashion brand that recently tapped Sabato De Sarno as creative director, will present its latest collection. De Sarno’s first collection for the label will be presented in March during FW27.
Marking the end of the fashion month circuit, Louis Vuitton will close the curtain October 6 at 6.30pm.
Off-schedule, A$AP Rocky will stage a fashion show on September 30 at 6pm at Accor Arena, one of Paris’s biggest music venues, just a couple of hours before taking the stage for his sold-out concert. The star presented the first two seasons of his clothing line AWGE in Paris, and the third in New York for fall.
Other not-to-be-missed shows include that of Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz on October 4 at 5.30pm, this time at Maison de l’Amérique Latine following her visit to Madrid Fashion Week for FW26. There’s also Aje, the Australian brand founded by Edwina Forest and Adrian Norris, which is putting on its second show in the city on October 6, following its Paris debut a year ago. Speaking of Australia, the Australian Fashion Council selected 12 designers for its showroom at Galerie Poggi on Rue Saint-Martin, from 30 September to October 4. And SIR will be in Paris with its first solo showroom space from September 30 to October 6. French luxury childrenswear brand Bonpoint, which was acquired by Chinese conglomerate Youngor Group last year, is staging a show on October 3.
Events to note
As for what’s going down off the runway, mark your calendars.
L’Oréal Paris will stage its annual show in front of the Eiffel Tower on Place Joffre on September 28. Expect a flurry of L’Oréal Paris ambassadors including Simone Ashley, Viola Davis, Kendall Jenner, Eva Longoria, and the newly appointed Kristen Bell.
It’s a season of collaborations. Starting with the first collection from Spanish retailer Zara and John Galliano on October 1, as part of a two-year creative partnership, there will also be a party marking H&M x Elie Saab, which will launch on October 22, as well as that of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and Barbie. The prolific designer has put his touch on Barbie and Ken dolls.
Dior FW26.
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