What Matters for SS26 Fashion Weeks: Designer Debuts Ahead

Fashion weeks become moments of transition, not just presentation

As fashion months approach in September 2025, the global calendar is set for transformation. New York Fashion Week (NYFW) will take place from September 11–16, launching with American Collections from Michael Kors and concluding with Thom Browne. Simultaneously, London Fashion Week (Sep 18–22), Milan Fashion Week (Sep 23–29), and Paris Fashion Week (Sep 29–Oct 7) prepare to stage some of the most high-profile creative handovers in recent memory.

Among the most anticipated moments: Jonathan Anderson’s debut at Dior, marking a new creative chapter for the house; Matthieu Blazy at Chanel; Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga; and Glenn Martens at Maison Margiela, all part of a wave of new leadership in major Paris.

This season signals more than collections—it signals architectural thinking, continuity and renewal. With fresh voices taking over storied houses, September 2025 promises runway experiences that blend brand history with unseen perspectives. For style editors and readers alike, the value lies as much in the debut as in the designer’s unfolding narrative.