From Dior, to Balenciaga, to Chanel, all of the big names popped up at the 2026-2027 Fall-Winter season of Paris Fashion Week. From March 2-10, shows featuring all the major fashion houses took place from dusk till dawn. On March 3, Dior and Saint Laurent showed off their new collections. On March 4, there were shows by Balmain, Dries Van Noten, Tom Ford and more. March 5 was a big day, containing shows from Schiaparelli, Rick Owens and Isabel Marant. Givenchy showed on March 6, and then March 7 contained brands such as Balenciaga, Vivienne Westwood and Hermès. On March 8 and 9, labels such as McQueen, Jean Paul Gaultier and Chanel were showcased. Then finally, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton were presented on March 10.
Senior Morgan McCue shared, “I’m most excited for Balenciaga’s show because they always have new and interesting looks, and it’s just super cool to see.”
All of these presentations are accessible by invitation only, but they tend to get posted afterwards either as videos or photos, which eventually make their way onto social media sites like TikTok and Pinterest. These looks spark new trends but sometimes cause controversy due to the superfluous nature of the shows. The looks both on the catwalk and on attending celebrities showcase clothes and accessories that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, which is unattainable for the average person.
Although the exhibitions mostly show off every brands’ seasonal collections, they are also used to make political statements. In 2025, Willy Chavarria’s show had models with their hands tied to raise awareness for the prison system in El Salvador and critique U.S. immigration policies. There have also been looks that recognize, both directly and discretely, issues ranging from LGBTQ+ struggles, to industry waste, to the war in Ukraine.
“I think it’s appropriate [to have politics in fashion] because some issues that aren’t talked about enough can be brought to light from big events like Paris Fashion Week,” stated McCue.
This year, designers hit on subjects such as wealth inequality, industry commercialism and geopolitical tension.
Paris Fashion Week, however, is not only about the collections featured. This week is also full of celebrity sightings and iconic after parties. From Los Angeles to Milan, hundreds of high profile celebs gather to review the looks of the week and socialize with old friends.
Oprah Winfrey, Olivia Rodrigo, Anya Taylor-Joy, Lil Yachty and many more were in attendance at a wide range of shows. The crowd is usually full of famous actors, singers and internet personalities, but many of these people are
part of the shows as well. Bella Hadid and Lila Moss, daughters of supermodel legends, walked for Saint Laurent,
Ashley Graham and Chappell Roan appeared in the Isabel Marant show, and Emily Ratajkowski modeled for Courrèges.
The fashion trends throughout the week included fringe and texture, boundary-pushing skin exposure, and, surprisingly, an increase in minimalism. As predicted, there was also an increase in the 1970s-inspired punk chic styles. Many designers focused on the silhouette of their pieces, using blow-up mechanics as well as hand-crafted forms to create unusual shapes in the outfits. Saint Laurent also led the way for a revitalization of the blazer in women’s fashion.
Paris Fashion Week has set up the trends for the beginning of 2026, and will continue its influence as more photos from the event come out. The next fashion week will take place in New York City from April 7-9, and there are over five more week-long fashion events lined up for the rest of the year.
