As 2025 draws to a close, the fashion calendar begins to feel less like a schedule and more like a flight map. The year ahead is marked by familiar cities and fresh momentum, by winter coats in Florence, late nights in Paris, and the kind of travel that runs on espresso, glamorous outfits, and adrenaline. Fashion weeks are not just about collections anymore. They are about movement. About where the industry is gathering, what conversations are gaining weight, and which cities are stepping confidently into the global spotlight.
2026 unfolds with a sense of rhythm. As always, Menswear leads the charge, couture sharpens the focus, and the womenswear season follows. From Europe to the Middle East and onward to Asia and Australia, the coming year promises a packed and purposeful circuit. Below, the key dates to know, save, and plan around as the industry steps into a new chapter.
JANUARY 2026
Florence once again hosts Pitti Immagine Uomo FW26/27 from January 13 to 16, where tailoring, craft, and directional menswear take center stage. Milan picks up the pace immediately after, with Milan Fashion Week Men’s FW26/27running from January 16 to 20. Expect sharp silhouettes, refined statements, and plenty of conversation around luxury menswear’s future.
Paris continues the journey with Paris Fashion Week Men’s FW26/27 from January 20 to 25, offering a broader creative canvas where established houses and emerging voices intersect. At the same time, the Middle East makes its presence felt with Arab Fashion Week Dubai FW26/27, scheduled from January 23 to 27, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a serious fashion capital with global reach.
The month closes on a high note with Paris Haute Couture SS26 from January 26 to 29, where craftsmanship takes precedence and fashion becomes pure expression. Running alongside it, Copenhagen Fashion Week FW26/27 from January 26 to 30 continues to strengthen its position as a hub for innovation and responsible design. Berlin Fashion Week FW26/27 follows from January 30 to February 2, closing out January with a focus on progressive ideas and independent labels.
FEBRUARY–MARCH 2026
This is where the calendar tightens and the pace quickens.
Dubai opens the womenswear season with Dubai Fashion Week FW26/27 from February 1 to 6, anchoring the region firmly within the global fashion conversation. The Nordics follow closely, with Stockholm Fashion Week FW26/27 from February 2 to 4 and Oslo Fashion Week from February 9 to 14, highlighting design-driven narratives and understated luxury.
London enters the spotlight from February 9 to 14 with London Fashion Week FW26/27, known for its experimental edge and creative risk-taking. Running parallel is Budapest Central European Fashion Week FW26/27 from February 9 to 15, continuing to elevate Central European designers on the international stage. New York Fashion Week FW26/27 takes place from February 11 to 16, bringing with it commercial strength, celebrity energy, and a renewed focus on American fashion.
Italy and France close the main womenswear circuit. Milan Fashion Week Women’s FW26/27 runs from February 24 to March 2, followed by Paris Fashion Week Women’s FW26/27 from March 3 to 11, where the season’s defining moments are often set.
March continues with an international outlook. Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo SS26 takes place from March 16 to 21, offering a distinct perspective rooted in innovation and subculture. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid runs from March 17 to 21, adding a Mediterranean counterpoint with strong craftsmanship and color.
MAY–JULY 2026
Australian Fashion Week Sydney SS26 takes place from May 11 to 15, delivering resort-ready collections and a growing international presence. Paris returns to the spotlight with Paris Fashion Week Menswear SS27 from June 23 to 28, before closing the season with Paris Haute Couture FW26/27 from July 6 to 9, where fashion becomes an exercise in artistry and precision.
SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER 2026
The year concludes with the Spring/Summer shows, often lighter in palette but no less strategic.
The season begins with Oslo Runway from August 31 to September 5, setting an early tone for Scandinavian design. London Fashion Week SS27 follows from September 17 to 21, leading into Milan Fashion Week Women’s SS27 from September 22 to 28. Paris closes the core circuit with Paris Fashion Week Women’s SS27 from September 28 to October 6.
The Middle East continues to build momentum with Riyadh Fashion Week 2026, expected in early October, with exact dates yet to be confirmed. Ireland Fashion Week 2026 rounds out the calendar from October 7 to 11, reflecting the industry’s expanding geographic footprint.
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