Willy Chavarria
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode has released the preliminary schedule for Paris Fashion Week, scheduled from January 21 to 26, which will feature 68 brands presenting their autumn/winter 2025 menswear collections.
Notable Participants and Highlights
Established luxury houses will maintain their prominent positions, with renowned brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Yohji Yamamoto, Rick Owens, and KENZO confirmed on the lineup. Several emerging and noteworthy designers will also make significant appearances.
New and Emerging Designers
The week will introduce several fresh talents and interesting presentations:
- Willy Chavarria, a multi-award-winning designer
- S.S. Daley, the 2022 LVMH Prize winner
- 3.Paradis
- Jacquemus, which historically has presented outside traditional schedules
Special Presentations
Issey Miyake will deviate from its standard HOMME PLISSÉ show, instead presenting the new IM MEN line. The week will conclude with Peter Copping's debut as creative director for Lanvin.
Haute Couture Follow-Up
Immediately following the menswear collections, from January 27 to 30, the haute couture segment will take center stage. This portion promises two notable highlights:
- Alessandro Michele's first collection for Valentino
- A special collaboration between Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Jean Paul Gaultier
The Paris Fashion Week continues to demonstrate the city's enduring role as a global fashion capital, offering a platform for both established luxury brands and emerging design talents.
Kristin Kaye
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