Paris Fashion Week 2026: VIP Access, Backstage & Exclusive Experiences

Paris, the world's fashion capital, hosts the Spring/Summer 2027 womenswear season. Nine exceptional days, legendary maisons, two highly anticipated creative director debuts: our concierge offers you unprecedented access behind the scenes of this exclusive universe.

Official Calendar — Paris Fashion Week SS27

The Spring/Summer 2027 season spans nine days, from 28 September to 6 October 2026. The official calendar of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode features 68 shows and 33 presentations — a deliberately leaner edition, defined by rarity and intention rather than volume.

Two major creative director debuts punctuate the season: Drew Henry at Courrèges (30 September) and Kai Nesselrath at Carven (1 October).

Highlights, day by day

• Monday 28 September — Opening: the week opens with independent and emerging voices (Weinsanto, Hodakova, Maxhosa Africa), setting a bold tone.
• Tuesday 29 September — Dior · Margiela · Saint Laurent: one of the most anticipated days, with three major maisons showing on the same day.
• Wednesday 30 September — Courrèges · The Row · Balmain: Drew Henry makes his debut at Courrèges. Also showing: Dries Van Noten, Stella McCartney, Acne Studios, Tom Ford.
• Thursday 1 October — Balenciaga · Carven · Schiaparelli: Kai Nesselrath debuts at Carven. The day also brings Chloé, Rick Owens and Isabel Marant.
• Friday 2 October — Loewe · Givenchy · Yohji Yamamoto: a day of contrasts, from Victoria Beckham to Lanvin.
• Saturday 3 October — Hermès · Comme des Garçons · Alaïa: from Hermès' quiet luxury to the subversive energy of Comme des Garçons, with Celine and Elie Saab.
• Sunday 4 October — Miu Miu · Valentino · Mugler: one of the most visually charged days, capped by Jean Paul Gaultier.
• Monday 5 October — Chanel: the maison closes the penultimate day with one of the season's most anticipated shows, preceded by Sacai and Zimmermann.
• Tuesday 6 October — Louis Vuitton: as tradition dictates, Louis Vuitton closes the season in grand finale, alongside Pierre Cardin.

Source: Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), official SS27 calendar, 24 July 2026. Timings and line-up subject to change.

The other highlights of the 2026 fashion year

The Federation orchestrates four annual highlights; beyond SS27 ready-to-wear, our concierge also supports:

• Haute Couture Spring-Summer: January 2026
• Ready-to-wear Autumn-Winter: February-March 2026
• Haute Couture Autumn-Winter: July 2026
• Ready-to-wear Spring-Summer (SS27): 28 September - 6 October 2026

Our Exclusive Access

Show Invitations

Through our privileged network, we secure invitations to the most exclusive shows:

• Front row: seats reserved for personalities and major buyers
• Second row: industry professionals and VIPs
• Standing: official invitations with guaranteed access

We also assist in obtaining buyer badges for professionals wishing to order the collections.

Backstage Access

Stepping behind the scenes of a show is a rare and privileged experience:

• Meeting the artistic directors
• Watching the makeup and hair teams at work
• Discovering the looks before their reveal on the runway
• Access to the models' dressing rooms

Complementary Experiences

Parties and After-Shows

Private post-show parties are the true networking venues of Fashion Week:

• Maison after-shows: private dinners at the finest Parisian addresses
• International fashion press evenings
• Encounters with the industry's decision-makers
• Fragrance and beauty launches: exclusive presentations

Accommodation and Logistics

During Fashion Week, Paris is fully booked. We reserve for you:

• Palace suites: Ritz, Plaza Athénée, Le Crillon
• Private apartments: Right Bank, close to the showrooms
• Dedicated chauffeur: seamless travel between shows
• Personal stylist: preparing your looks for each event

Entirely Bespoke Support

At AC PRIVATE - A List concierge, there is no standard package: every programme is composed à la carte, according to your wishes, your schedule and your favourite maisons. We build your Fashion Week like a one-of-a-kind piece.

• Discovery Immersion: a selection of shows and one exceptional evening, for a first taste of Fashion Week — bespoke programme and pricing.
• Prestige Immersion: several major shows, backstage access and private parties, palace accommodation and a dedicated chauffeur — bespoke programme and pricing.
• Exception Immersion: a complete, fully personalised programme, from front row to backstage, designed without compromise — confidential quote.

Each immersion includes accommodation, transport and dedicated support. Pricing is established on a bespoke basis, according to your wishes and the level of access sought.

“Paris Fashion Week is not simply a fashion event. It is the most accomplished expression of French creativity, a total spectacle where art, business and glamour merge.”

— Fashion Team, AC PRIVATE - A List concierge