Paris, January 2025: Willy Chavarria, Jacquemus, Valentino and Willy Chavarria Make Vibrant Debuts at Spring Couture Week and Fall Menswear

The Fall 2025 Menswear Collections and Spring Couture will make January in Paris dazzling.Paris will once again become the epicentre of high fashion as the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode unveils its provisional calendars for the Fall 2025 Menswear and Spring 2025 Couture seasons. With a packed schedule, the week promises to bring excitement and innovation to the runway. From January 21 to 26, 68 brands will present their Fall 2025 menswear collections across 38 shows and 30 presentations. Following this, 28 couture houses will take the stage from January 27 to 30 to showcase their Spring 2025 offerings.

Key Highlights: Peter Copping’s Lanvin Debut

A highly anticipated moment of the men’s fashion week is Peter Copping’s debut as the artistic director of Lanvin. Set to close the week on January 26 at 8 p.m., his coed show marks a new chapter for the storied French house.

Cornerstones of the men’s calendar such as Louis Vuitton, Dior Homme, Junya Watanabe, and Comme des Garçons will maintain their prime spots. However, Loewe will be absent from the schedule, opting instead to present both its men’s and women’s Fall 2025 collections in March.

Fresh Faces and Returning Favorites

Several well-known designers and brands will also make their runway debuts during this week:

• S.S. Daley: The 2022 LVMH Prize winner kicks off January 22 at 10 a.m.
• 3. Paradis: Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the label’s show is scheduled for 1 p.m. the same day.

The day will also welcome the return of Paul Smith, absent from June’s session, and Egonlab. Meanwhile, Issey Miyake’s IM Men line will showcase its latest collection in its traditional slot on January 23. Other highlights of the day include Rick Owens at 12:30 p.m., followed by Yohji Yamamoto and Amiri closing the day at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively.

Willy Chavarria Makes Paris Debut

Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria will bring his oversized and lowrider-inspired silhouettes to the Parisian runway for the first time on January 24 at 6 p.m. This marks a significant milestone for the designer, who has previously showcased his collections during market presentations.

Jacquemus Returns to the Official Schedule

After several off-calendar shows in exotic locations like Capri and Versailles, Jacquemus will make its official Paris comeback on January 26 with a coed show at 2 p.m.

Presentations to Watch

The Fall 2025 season will introduce exciting newcomers to the presentation format, including:

• Charles Jeffrey Loverboy: London-based label known for its vibrant energy.
• Les Fleurs Studio is a Paris-based upcycling brand by Spanish stylist Maria Bernad.
• Post Archive Faction: A South Korean label blending avant-garde aesthetics, led by Dongjoon Lim.

Returning favourites such as Agnès b., Lagos Space Programme, and Steven Passaro will also feature prominently.

Spring 2025 Couture: New Faces and Big Names

The couture week begins on January 27 with Schiaparelli at 10 a.m., followed by iconic names like Dior, Chanel, and Giorgio Armani Privé. All eyes will be on Valentino as Alessandro Michele unveils his first couture collection for the house on January 29 at 3 p.m.

Jean Paul Gaultier’s collaboration with guest designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin will debut later that day at 7 p.m. Additionally, couture newcomers Miss Sohee and Germanier will close the week on January 30 at 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., respectively. Alexis Mabille, however, will be sitting out this season as the brand seeks new investors

Paris Fashion Week January 2025 is poised to be a landmark event, combining the return of beloved staples, bold debuts, and fresh creative directions. Stay tuned as the City of Light once again becomes the global stage for cutting-edge fashion.