Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026-27. Thigh High Boots, Baby Doll Ruffles, Luxe Tailoring; Your Need-to-Know Trends.
Initiated by Charles Frederick Worth, (considered the father of haute couture), the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) traces its origins to 1868, when the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture was founded in Paris to protect the interests of couture artisans and combat the threat of mass production. Paris Fashion Week, as well as Haute Couture Week is brought to us by this historic institution.
Understated elegance. Hermès leather jacket paired with thigh high boots. Sumptuous crimson furs, Lanvin. Pixilated 17th century still life becomes a glorious trench, Dries Van Noten. Knit peplum cardigan over baby doll ruffle skirt, Christian Dior. Glowing fuchsia rain coat by Balenciaga. Image credits: Vogue.com unless noted.
Thigh high boots are a major Fall 2026-27 trend. Stella McCartney uses cruelty–free, sustainable fabrics to produce her collections.
Peplum power by Stella McCartney.
Recycled denim trousers, a faux leather fringe bag that tags along beside you. Perhaps you could name it and take it for a walk once a day? Stella McCartney.
Casual, sustainable chic. Faux luxe fur by Stella McCartney.
Trim jacket with elongated A-line hem, which is a flattering silhouette for most figures. Stella McCartney.
Faux mink peplum accent on a soft knit suit. Stella McCartney.
The elongated pointed toe shoe was shown on many Paris Fall 2026 runways. Stella McCartney presents it here with slim stirrup pants.
Watch the Stella McCartney runway show here.
Tom Ford by Creative Director Haider Ackermann.
Cocoon coats and wraps are a major trend. Tom Ford.
Menswear by Tom Ford.
A few designers presented see-through plastic apparel on the runways. (Remember the clear plastic raincoat seen in the movie Blade Runner)? Tom Ford.
Tom Ford. Note skinny belt holding up trousers.
Ladylike cardigan with coordinated sheath dress. Tom Ford.
Watch the Tom Ford runway show here.
Dries Van Noten, by talented Creative Director Julian Klausner. Multicolored vest under elaborate jacket.
Mixed fabrics create an Oriental vibe. Dries Van Noten.
Long denim jacket accented with ethnic styled belt. Dries Van Noten.
Opulent gold tapestry toggle coat by Dries Van Noten.
Pattern blending is signature Dries Van Noten. Please note snakeskin design boots.
Purse detail, Dries Van Noten.
Detail of gold embroidery, Dries Van Noten.
Pixilated jacket detail, Dries Van Noten.
Breathtaking attention to detail. Incredible mosaic handbag. Dries Van Noten.
Watch the Dries Van Noten runway show here.
The return of the micro mini. McQueen by Creative Director Seán McGirr.
Trim suit with knee length shorts, McQueen.
Sheer floral bloomer set shown with knee high boots. McQueen.
Asymmetrical trench coat. McQueen.
Watch the McQueen runway show here.
Wild, multi-color fur coat by Creative Director Matthieu Blazy, for Chanel.
Classic Chanel with a hint of a casual vibe.
Totally texture, Chanel.
Looks like feathers, but on closer inspection, they’re paillettes. Chanel.
Tweed suit with contrasting trim, Chanel.
Elegant black and white ensemble. Chanel. Cape and poncho designs are both uptrending.
Matthieu Blazy returned to the fashions of the 1920s for this collection and gave them a twist. Chanel.
The drop waist silhouette has reached a new low. Chanel.
Elegant ivory coat trimmed in crimson leather, Chanel.
Watch the Chanel runway show here.
Bold shoulder pads are another trend to watch for, along with the asymmetrical hem. Mugler. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.
Reminiscent of 1980s power dressing. Mugler. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.
Statement leather coat with shearling trim. Mugler. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.
Turquoise leather cropped jacket paired with metallic gold pencil skirt. Mugler. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.
Watch the Mugler runway show here.
It’s all about the glamour, Zuhair Murad.
Black lace ensembles, Zuhair Murad.
Dramatic cascading crystals by Zuhair Murad.
Pale peach mini accented with ostrich feathers, Zuhair Murad.
Striped jacket paired with garter belt and stockings; menswear by Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood.
Intricately pieced gown, Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood.
Contemporary full length robe, Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood.
Watch the Vivienne Westwood runway show here.
Striking midnight blue gown highlighting a full, folded skirt, trimmed in silver. Sarah Burton for Givenchy. The folded hem design was seen on a number of runways.
Voluptuous, strapless leopard gown, gathered on one hip. Givenchy.
Tailored peplum jacket over straight trousers. Givenchy.
Riotous fringed halter dress for dancing the night away. Givenchy.
The popular thigh high boots paired with a chic navy blue redingote. Givenchy.
Watch the Givenchy runway show here.
The flowing robes of Yohji Yamamoto.
Asymmetrical hem over layered skirts. Yohji Yamamoto. That’s the beauty of international fashion weeks; there’s always something for every taste that makes your heart sing.
Watch the Yohji Yamamoto runway show here.
Shades of chartreuse were seen on a number of designer runways. This flowing gown by Elie Saab. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.
Rich mahogany gown by Elie Saab. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.
Dark crimson leather paired with trim trousers. Elie Saab. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.
Black rose ball skirt. Elie Saab. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.
Reptile texture leather jacket by Elie Saab. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.
Wrapped pale pink gown by Elie Saab. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.
Watch the Elie Saab runway show here.
Chic Lanvin suit with asymmetrical ruffle by Creative Director Peter Copping.
Spectacular Lanvin knit coat.
Watch the Lanvin runway show here.
Chloé by Creative Director Chemena Kamali.
Another trend to watch, the flowing prairie dress. Chloé.
Smoky blue thigh high boots, Chloé.
Wild horses accent belt, Chloé.
Boho accessories complete the prairie look. Chloé.
Watch the Chloé runway show here.
Sumptuous flowing robes by Creative Director Pieter Mulier for Alaïa. This was Mulier’s final collection for the house as he is now heading over to Versace.
Tailored leather jacket by Alaïa.
Popular pleats, puffs and panniers add to a curvaceous silhouette, Alaïa.
Slate blue is a trending color for Fall 2026. Alaïa.
Draped hunter green gown. Balenciaga by Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli.
Statement menswear by Balenciaga.
Watch the Balenciaga runway show here.
The golden age of Schiaparelli by Creative Director Daniel Roseberry.
Sensational golden wrapped gown. Schiaparelli.
Peacock purse, Schiaparelli.
The ultimate kitten heels. Look out! These bite! Schiaparelli.
Watch the Schiaparelli runway show here.
Organic and cozy bubble skirt by Junko Shimeda. Junko Federation. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM)
Ruffled texture jacket in smoky blue by Junko Shimeda. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM)
Denim jacket and coordinated jeans with a streetwear vibe by Junko Shimeda. Junko Federation. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM)
Jonathan Anderson, the immensely talented Irish designer presented his second Dior show in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, sending the fashion cognoscenti into raptures.
Dior.
Cascading ruffles. Dior.
Ladylike double breasted coat, Dior.
Hourglass Dior Bar jacket reinvented paired with tiers of crinoline ruffles. Dior.
Dior.
Watch the entire Dior runway show here.
Fur sleeves create a bold statement on cape coat for Louis Vuitton by Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière.
References of the Harlequin. Louis Vuitton.
Carrying, (or wearing) your tent in case of inclement weather. Louis Vuitton.
No need for a sunburn in this ensemble. Louis Vuitton.
Adorable sheep wearing boots printed on this sweet mini skirt. Louis Vuitton.
Watch the entire Louis Vuitton runway show here.
Hourglass snug leather jacket with must-have peplum, Balmain. Design by Creative Director Antonin Tron, who only started his tenure three months ago!
Animal prints continue to trend into 2026-27. Note thigh high leather boots. Balmain.
Exotic leather suit, Balmain.
Brass buttons and epaulets highlight a smart cropped jacket and slim trousers ensemble. Balmain.
Rich mahogany full length great coat over leather trousers and top, Balmain.
Watch the Balmain runway show here.
Deep crimson leather catsuit by Hermès. Creative Director Nadège Vanhée. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM)
Leather mini featuring dazzling geometric design. Hermès. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM)
Asymmetrical zip jacket over leather shorts. Hermès. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM)
This ensemble means business. Hermès. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM)
Buttercream yellow shearling jacket accessorized with knit hat and ivory bag. Hermès. Image credit: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM)
Watch the Hermes runway show here.
Bold color palettes paired with savoir-faire. Christopher John Rogers.
Apparel that makes a statement. Christopher John Rogers.
Terracotta and sand, the colors of the desert at sunset. Christopher John Rogers.
Elegant understated sheath dress. Christopher John Rogers.
Graphic knits about town. Christopher John Rogers.
Shall we dance? Exuberance in fabric and fashion. A gown that practically begs to party until dawn. Christopher John Rogers.
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