Schiaparelli Opens, Michele Debuts for Valentino, and Ludovic de Saint Sernin Joins Gaultier
January 8, 2025 – Paris Couture Week 2025
Paris Couture Week 2025‘s extravaganza returns to the Fashion Capital from January 27 to 30, 2025, with 29 shows presenting the 2025/26 Haute Couture Collections. As is tradition, opening the week is Schiaparelli with her avant-garde creations. This season, anticipation runs high for what’s new on the schedule. Ludovic de Saint Sernin makes his debut as the creative force behind Jean-Paul Gaultier. Meanwhile, the spotlight is firmly on Alessandro Michele, as he unveils his first haute couture collection for Valentino—a moment eagerly awaited after his much-lauded ready-to-wear show in September.
Paris will once again welcome legendary couture names such as Dior and Chanel. Joining them are French icons Stéphane Rolland, Alexis Mabille, Julien Fournié, and Frank Sorbier. Italian powerhouses Giambattista Valli and Giorgio Armani Privé will also grace the schedule.
Lebanese icons Georges Hobeika, Zuhair Murad, and Elie Saab bring their signature refinement. Indian designers Rahul Mishra and Gaurav Gupta, Dutch designers Peet Dullaert and Ronald van der Kemp, Saudi fashion designer Ashi Studio, Spanish fashion designer Juana Martín, Imane Ayissi Couture, and Maison Sara Chraïbi are all part of the official calendar.
The week will conclude with two guest houses on the official calendar. Kevin Germanier’s bold and cerebral designs promise to make waves, while Miss Sohee, mentored by Dolce & Gabbana, showcases intricately crafted couture. Both are set to leave a lasting impression.
Jonathan Anderson and Loewe are absent from this season’s Paris Couture Week. Instead, Loewe has announced plans to present a combined men’s and women’s collection in March, aligning with a growing trend among major fashion houses like Fendi and Burberry.
Beyond Paris Couture Week’s Official Calendar
Beyond the official calendar, independent presentations such as Australian designer Tamara Ralph debuts her eponymous house on the banks of the Seine. The Fédération’s Sphere initiative also highlights fresh talent, including Bianca Saunders, Cachí, and Les Fleurs Studio.
Who’s Next
Returning from January 18 to 20, 2025, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Who’s Next continues to set the standard for international fashion trade shows. Over 900 exhibitors, including 700 fashion brands and 130 jewelry and watch brands from Bijorhca. A key highlight of this edition is an introduction of “Brut Icon”, a new space spotlighting around 20 cutting-edge brands such as Cacharel, Trama Paris, and Morocco’s Hanout Boutique, along with global newcomers like Chile’s Annè and Spain’s Cashfana. Denim takes the spotlight this year with iconic brands such as Salsa Jeans, Wrangler, and Guess Jeans, affirming its place as a wardrobe staple.
The event also expands its lifestyle offerings with wellness, home decor, and beauty brands, courtesy of a collaboration with Ankorstore. In Hall 3, the Salon International de la Lingerie brings together renowned names like Aubade Paris, Chantelle, and Maison Lejaby, alongside fresh entrants like California’s Belle Perle. Complementing the exhibitions, the new WSN Academy offers masterclasses and tailored workshops, enhancing business support for attendees. With its international curation, innovative launches, and business insights, Who’s Next remains a vital platform for industry professionals. Don’t miss the DHL Talent Mode International Prize, awarded on January 18, celebrating the next wave of global fashion innovators.
Tranoï at Gaîté Lyrique
This Season Tranoï introduces a groundbreaking concept, offering brands and creators a customizable platform for unique, tailor-made events. From one-hour shows to full-day presentations. The inaugural edition will debut on January 23, 2025, at La Gaîté Lyrique, spotlighting ten Japanese designers, winners of Tokyo’s Next Fashion Designer of Tokyo and Sustainable Fashion Design Award competitions. Supported by the Tokyo city government, these designers will present avant-garde and sustainable collections, bridging Paris and Tokyo’s creative worlds.
Featured talents include aresamakoresama, Hikari Takayama, JiJi, Jun Kawamoto, Kenta Nakajima, Kookaburra, Mea, New Yota, Notsuki, and SoMe.
Sotheby’s Auctions
Happening alongside Paris Couture Week, Sotheby’s will host an auction titled “Yves Saint Laurent – Pierre Bergé: une collection intime“. Running online from January 21 to 30, the event features 20 nude drawings by Yves Saint Laurent, marking the first time such a collection is offered at auction. Certified by the Yves Saint Laurent Authentication Committee, these pieces showcase a mix of precise anatomical details and poetic sensuality.
The sale also includes artworks and objects from the private collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. Highlights include an Empire-era porcelain medallion, portraits by Andy Warhol (including a Polaroid of Pierre Bergé), and photographs by Helmut Newton and Alice Springs. The artworks will be displayed at Sotheby’s Paris headquarters during the auction period.
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