Paris Fashion Week AW26 Schedule: Off-White’s Return & Alaïa’s Final Pieter Mulier Show
Paris Fashion Week AW26 Schedule: Off-White Returns & Alaïa’s Final Show
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) has released the provisional calendar for Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026, confirming a packed schedule filled with high-profile returns, debut collections and creative turning points.
Running from March 2 to March 10, 2026, the womenswear season will feature 68 runway shows and 31 presentations, cementing Paris’s role as the final and most influential stop on the fashion month circuit.
Opening the Week
As in past seasons, Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) students will officially open Paris Fashion Week. Their runway show is set for March 2 at 2:30pm CET, spotlighting emerging creative talent at the very start of the week.
Luxury Heavyweights and Rising Names
The AW26 line-up blends established luxury houses with forward-thinking designers. Major players such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel, and Schiaparelli are confirmed, alongside contemporary labels including Weinsanto, Pressiat, and Hodakova.
New additions to the official runway schedule include Ukrainian brand Litkovska and Georgian label Situationist, while Co (USA), Eenk (South Korea) and Time (South Korea) will join the calendar with presentations.
Off-White Returns to Paris
One of the standout announcements is Off-White’s return to the Paris Fashion Week schedule. After showing in Paris in March 2025 and presenting in New York in September 2025, the brand will once again stage a Paris runway show on Thursday, March 5 at 11:30am CET.
Alaïa’s Closing Chapter Under Pieter Mulier
Among the most closely watched moments of the season will be Alaïa’s AW26 show, which marks the final collection designed by creative director Pieter Mulier. Mulier is set to join Versace in summer 2026, making this a significant farewell for the house.
New Beginnings at Balmain
Another major highlight lands on March 4, when Antonin Tron will present his first collection for Balmain, following the departure of long-time creative director Olivier Rousteing. The debut is expected to signal a new creative direction for the historic French fashion house.
Hermès: A Transitional Season
Hermès will also appear on the AW26 calendar following a farewell presentation by outgoing artistic director Véronique Nichanian. However, the collection will not yet reflect the vision of her successor, Grace Wales Bonner, whose first designs for the house are expected in a later season.
