The Spring Summer 2026 shows in Paris were among the most anticipated in recent years. With several creative changes across major houses, this season felt like the start of a new chapter for fashion.

From Jonathan Anderson’s debut at Dior, to Matthieu Blazy’s first collection for Chanel, and Pierpaolo Piccioli’s revival of Balenciaga, Paris Fashion Week offered a fresh perspective on the direction of the industry’s most influential brands.

We reveal some of the highlights from the runways and the Spring/Summer 2026 collections. 

Louis Vuitton 

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For Spring/Summer 2026, Nicolas Ghesquière staged a spectacular show inside the Louvre’s historic apartments, once home to Anne of Austria, creating an opulent and iconic setting of gilded marble, frescoed ceilings, and sculptural grandeur.

In striking contrast, the collection opened with pared-back, stone-toned looks and fluid, semi-sheer silhouettes that exuded modern ease and ethereal lightness. As the show unfolded, maximalism took centre stage: from a crystal-encrusted jacket with a ruffled hem and lambswool collar to beaded gowns, floral lace tops, and voluminous shirtdresses that reimagined springtime romance through couture craftsmanship.

Accessories, ever a highlight, included gold chain belt-watches, reimagined Sneakerinas, and patterned classics, along with a new clutch designed to hold the freshly launched Louis Vuitton La Beauté line. 

Dior 

Jonathan Anderson marked a historic new chapter for Dior with his debut Spring/Summer 2026 womenswear collection, the first time since Monsieur Dior that one Creative Director oversees all of the house’s lines.

Blending heritage with innovation, Anderson reimagined Dior’s classic silhouettes, notably a cropped Bar Jacket paired with pleated mini skirts, creating a bold, modern “New Look.” The collection balanced theatrical fantasy and commercial appeal, featuring lampshade draping, oversized bows, 18th-century-inspired shapes, and statement accessories, including new logoed heels and sculpted handbags.

Anderson’s influence can be clearly felt with this debut. How his creative vision evolves over the coming seasons will be one to watch.

Tom Ford

For Spring/Summer 2026, Haider Ackermann delivered a bold and sophisticated continuation of his vision for Tom Ford, merging the house’s iconic glamour with his signature precision and fluidity.

Exploring modern sensuality through texture, colour, and movement, the collection juxtaposed sharp tailoring with liquid silks and flowing eveningwear. The colour palette brought new vibrancy to Ford’s codes, with acidic greens, Klein blue, and soft pinks contrasting against polished neutrals. Finished with metallic-ring sandals and sculpted stilettos, the collection was a testament to Ackermann’s mastery and the brand’s evolving definition of desire.

Schiaparelli 

By now, Daniel Roseberry has cemented his place as one of fashion’s most visionary creators. His recent collections for Schiaparelli have been nothing short of iconic, and this season’s ready-to-wear offering once again raised the bar.

Reimagining the house’s signature silhouettes, Roseberry delivered a study in contrasts. Sharp, structured tailoring paired with fluid, elongated column gowns and luxurious knitwear redefined with sculptural precision. A collection that proves modern luxury fashion can live beautifully in the everyday.

Loewe 

New Loewe creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez made their highly anticipated debut at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, unveiling a collection defined by clarity, colour, and sensual physicality.

Craftsmanship took centre stage. Clutch bags fashioned from hand-blown glass, shoes folded with origami-like precision, and panelled leather dresses airbrushed with spray-painted detail.

A new era begins for Loewe, one that looks forward with innovation while honouring the house’s legacy.

Alaïa

At Alaïa, Pieter Mulier refined the distinctive design language he continues to shape at Alaïa. Defined by precision and architectural grace, the collection explored a dialogue between structure and movement. 

Opening with a sculptural white tunic paired with vivid red fringe trousers, stillness met motion in perfect harmony. Throughout, asymmetric dresses, sheer panels, and cocooning fringe expressed Mulier’s mastery of tension: technical yet sensual, strong yet soft.

Crafted from cotton, silk, and leather, each piece felt purposeful and lived-in, designed to move with the body rather than simply adorn it. Rooted in quiet confidence, Alaïa’s SS26 marked a continued evolution that’s both tactile and timeless. 

Balenciaga 

For his highly anticipated debut, Pierpaolo Piccioli redefined Balenciaga with The Heartbeat, a collection that fused the house’s historic codes with his own romantic sensibility. The show marked a striking departure from Demna’s aesthetic, offering something both elevated and emotionally charged.

Piccioli brought his signature touches – feathers, fringe, floral appliqués, and vibrant hues of violet, lime, and red – balanced by grounded black ensembles, denim, and leather City Bags. The result was a masterful blend of heritage and modernity, ushering in a bold new chapter for the storied house.

Valentino 

For Spring/Summer 2026, Alessandro Michele unveiled Fireflies, an ode to hope and resilience, inspired by Pier Paolo Pasolini’s poetic metaphor of light defying darkness in reference to the Second World War. 

The collection blurred the boundaries between masculine and feminine, weaving together sequins, silk, and ethereal drapery to create what Michele called “embodied poetry.”

It was, quite literally, a dazzling spectacle, shimmering with gold and silver sequins, blooming florals, and fluid silhouettes, revealing the designer’s deeper reflections on emotion and expression.

Chanel 

For Spring/Summer 2026, Matthieu Blazy made his much-anticipated debut at Chanel, presenting a collection that redefined the modern Chanel woman while honouring Gabrielle Chanel’s legacy. 

Structured around the idea of freedom and functionality, Blazy explored the paradox of power, merging masculine tailoring with sensual femininity through raw-edged suits, fluid trousers, and relaxed daywear. 

The iconic 2.55 bag appeared gently crushed, and crumpled camellias adorned soft knits, nodding to the house’s storied codes. The finale introduced a “universal dress”, blending strength and delicacy with transparent knits, silk linings, and baroque pearls. 

Blazy’s debut set a confident tone for Chanel’s next era.