5 things to expect from Paris Fashion Week SS26 Men's

As the Milan SS26 Men's Fashion Week slowly comes to an end, the frenzy is gradually but surely shifting towards Paris, which will kick off tomorrow with a slew of runway shows, presentations, and events of all kinds. Between a highly anticipated beginning, shows in majestic locations, runways tied to new exhibitions, and presentations from the biggest names in menswear, the week already promises to be intense. To best prepare for these six emotion-filled and innovative days—and most importantly, to not miss a single moment—here’s a list of five key moments of the Paris SS26 Men’s Fashion Week you absolutely shouldn’t miss.

1. Jonathan Anderson’s debut at Dior

One of the most anticipated debuts—if not the most anticipated—will take place on Thursday, June 27 at Dior, where Jonathan Anderson, now overseeing all creative collections for the House, will present his first menswear collection. After Kim Jones, Kris Van Assche, and Hedi Slimane, it’s now the Irish designer’s turn to shape the image of the quintessential Dior man. His debut comes at a crucial time, as Dior has been facing a crisis impacting the entire LVMH group, where Dior is one of the most powerful brands. Expectations are sky-high, and the show promises to be thrilling.

2. Jacquemus at Versailles

New show, new magical location for Jacquemus, who surprises us season after season with ever more enchanting venues. After lavender fields, the Casa Malaparte, and Auguste Perret’s apartment, Jacquemus will return to the Château de Versailles to close out this Fashion Week and present his SS26 collection. Following the FW23 collection Le Chouchou—set around the lake with guests in charming little boats along the red carpet runway—this men’s collection will be shown at the castle’s Orangery. While the title Le Paysan hinted at a return to the earthy Provence of his roots, Jacquemus surprised us all—why settle for a modest setting when Versailles is within reach?

3. Saint Laurent and Vaccarello’s mastery of men’s tailoring

After his army of bespectacled mini Yves Saint Laurents for the SS25 and his colorful parade of 90s icons for the FW25, one thing has become clear: Anthony Vaccarello excels at tailoring, especially in menswear. He continues a near-perfect run, mastering cuts, balancing avant-garde aesthetics with Saint Laurent’s DNA, and working fabrics with finesse. With the return of thigh-high boots and the rise of men’s boots, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a collection featuring carefully worked leather, stylish accessories, and a refined take on masculinity.

4. Acne Studios' show and its new art gallery opening

On Wednesday, June 25, Acne Studios will present its SS26 collection. On Thursday, June 26, the Swedish brand will open its first permanent art gallery in Paris, inspired by its biannual magazine Acne Paper. A busy week for the brand. Could it be that Acne Studios has connected both events for a seamless narrative? After the heavy leather and bulky furs of the FW25, it would make sense for SS26 to be the opposite: light, like paper. See you on the 25th to find out.

5. Louis Gabriel Nouchi and the power of diversity

One thing stood out during the last Men’s Fashion Week: the lack of diversity among male models. While women are witnessing a return of extreme thinness in global fashion shows, male models are still far from inclusive representation. One of the few who champions and actively presents much-needed diversity in fashion is Louis Gabriel Nouchi, who was among only a handful—out of 131 brands at last February’s Paris Fashion Week—to feature two plus-size male models. We hope his upcoming show on Saturday, June 28 will offer not only strong silhouettes but also diversity.