The fashion calendar in Paris for the beginning of 2023 is packed with a multitude of events and shows that will offer a glimpse into the latest trends and designs in the industry. It caters to fashion enthusiasts, trendsetters, designers, and buyers alike, making it a must-attend event for anyone involved in the sector.
The highly anticipated Men’s Fashion Week in Paris will kick off the fashion shows, taking place in mid-January. International designers will showcase their autumn-winter 2023/24 collections during this week-long event. The Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion has released a provisional calendar of 48 shows and 33 presentations, featuring a total of 81 registered brands. The return of Saint Laurent with its menswear collection after a hiatus since 2016 is one of the highlights. Other notable shows include Louis Vuitton, AMI, Dior, Kenzo, and Maison Margiela. The Men’s Fashion Week will be held from January 17 to January 22, 2023.
Following the Men’s Fashion Week, the fashion houses will present their haute couture creations for the autumn-winter 2023/24 season. Approximately 30 houses will participate, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and exquisite designs. The Haute Couture Week will commence on January 23 with opening shows by Schiaparelli and Christian Dior. Other prominent designers such as Chanel, Alexis Mabille, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Robert Wun will also present their collections. The Haute Couture Week will be held from January 23 to January 26, 2023.
The last stage of the Fashion Week triptych is Women’s Fashion Week, which is scheduled to take place from late February to early March. During this time, fashion labels will unveil their women’s ready-to-wear collections for the autumn-winter 2023/24 season. More details about participating houses and the show schedule will be announced soon. Women’s Fashion Week will be held from February 27 to March 7, 2023.
Apart from the Fashion Weeks, there are also several trade shows that are worth attending. One of them is the Who’s Next fashion show, taking place from January 21 to January 23, 2023, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. This show focuses on ready-to-wear, footwear, and accessories, attracting approximately 1,500 labels from 100 countries. This year, Who’s Next will also partner with Impact for responsible fashion and Bijorhca for costume jewelry.
Tranoï is another notable trade show known for showcasing creators and designers with original stylistic proposals. The men’s edition of Tranoï will be held from January 19 to January 22, 2023, at Garage Amelot in the 11th arrondissement of Paris and will feature 70 exhibitors from various countries, displaying their collections in a former Renault garage.
During Men’s Fashion Week, Welcome Edition, an English showroom dedicated to high-end and premium men’s ready-to-wear, will also take place. It will exhibit brands such as Barbour, Noyoco, Sandqvist, and Nanga from January 19 to January 22, 2023, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris.
Man/Woman is an independent trade show that brings together contemporary labels and will be held from January 20 to January 22, 2023, at Pavillon Vendôme in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. It offers a curated selection of “human-sized” brands in the form of showrooms and will also take place in New York from January 24 to 26.
Texworld Evolution, a fabric fair focusing on sourcing textiles for clothing and accessories, will take place from February 6 to February 8, 2023, at Le Bourget Exhibition Centre. It will feature 450 exhibitors from 15 countries, including Chinese companies and Indian embroiderers and weavers.
Première Vision Paris is an international meeting place for textile professionals. The February edition will bring together more than 1,200 exhibitors from 44 countries, showcasing various sourcing areas. The show will take place from February 7 to February 9, 2023, at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre.
During Women’s Fashion Week, the women’s edition of Tranoï will be held from March 2 to March 5, 2023, at Palais Brongniart. It will feature over 200 emerging designers and international brands with a contemporary style.
Première Classe, an event dedicated to fashion accessories, will be held from March 3 to March 6, 2023, in the Jardin des Tuileries. It will showcase selected brands offering original accessories such as jewelry, shoes, textile accessories, and leather goods.
Made in France Première Vision, organized by Première Vision, will take place from March 29 to March 30, 2023, at Carreau du Temple. It will showcase a wide selection of locally made products, focusing on the challenges of the industry 4.0 and highlighting innovative and intelligent textiles.
All in all, the Paris fashion calendar for the beginning of 2023 promises an exhilarating array of events and opportunities to explore the latest trends and designs in the industry. Whether you are a fashion professional or an enthusiast, these events should not be missed. So mark your calendars and prepare to immerse yourself in the world of fashion in the fashion capital of Paris.
Useful links:
– Official Paris Fashion Week Website
– Who’s Next Official Website
