The ASVOFF festival celebrates Karl Lagerfeld this weekend Head to Dover Street Market Paris

From November 12 to 15, 2026, the international fashion film festival ASVOFF (A Shaded View on Fashion Film) takes over Dover Street Market Paris. For its 18th edition, the event founded by Diane Pernet celebrates the legacy of Karl Lagerfeld alongside his closest collaborators, while entrusting the presidency of its jury to renowned British milliner Stephen Jones.

It stands as one of the sharpest rendez-vous in Parisian fashion culture. Set in the heart of the Marais district at 35-37 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, the ASVOFF festival rolls out a rich weekend program featuring more than 140 short films, documentaries, and fashion films screened both in and out of competition.

An exceptional tribute to Karl Lagerfeld with Carine Roitfeld and Michel Gaubert

The highlight of this 2026 edition is undoubtedly the twofold tribute paid to Karl Lagerfeld -the towering fashion figure who passed away in 2019 - organized with the support of his namesake fashion house. Audiences will first discover The Prince & The Kaiser, Yves Saint Laurent & Karl Lagerfeld, a documentary presented by director Olivier Nicklaus that revisits the legendary creative rivalry between the two giants of French haute couture. The lineup also spotlights KARL, directed by Nick Hooker and based on William Middleton’s biography Paradise Now. The screening of this adaptation will be followed by an exceptional panel discussion titled An Afternoon with Karl. Moderated by Serge Carreira, this intimate conversation brings together members of the Kaiser’s inner circle, starting with Carine Roitfeld, sound designer Michel Gaubert, and longtime advisor Caroline Lebar, alongside biographer William Middleton and director Nick Hooker.

Stephen Jones leads a jury worthy of a Fashion Week front row

After welcoming Michèle Lamy in 2024 and Willy Chavarria in 2025, the festival this year hands the jury presidency to legendary British milliner Stephen Jones. To judge the competing works, he is joined by a panel as eclectic as a Paris Fashion Week front row, blending acclaimed designers, artists, and style icons. Sitting alongside him are Julian Klausner, Creative Director of Dries Van Noten, American designer Heron Preston, celebrated master corsetier Mr Pearl, and iconic runway model Debra Shaw. Fashion designer and journalist Edward Buchanan, director and producer Léa Rinaldi, and musician Jay-Jay Johanson round out this five-star lineup.

A committed festival

Beyond the retrospective dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld, this 18th edition of ASVOFF examines the profound shifts within the fashion industry through committed thematic selections. Screenings explore everything from mental health in fashion and queer archives to the dedication of climate warriors and the rise of AI-generated films - a category recognized by the Community AI Award presented by Jigsaw.

This Parisian weekend also marks the launch of a new mentorship program dedicated to the future of vintage fashion, developed in partnership with the specialized platform Byronesque. This latest edition receives institutional support from the French Ministry of Culture and the Fonds pour les Ateliers de Paris pour les Métiers de la Création, as well as backing from the Puig group. Film and fashion enthusiasts have until Sunday, November 15, 2026, to experience the event at Dover Street Market Paris.