Key Shows at Paris Fashion Week Men’s FW25-26: From Willy Chavarria to Jacquemus

From Willy Chavarria‘s much-anticipated Paris debut to another masterful collection from Rick Owens, here’s what you need to know about the upcoming Paris Fashion Week Men’s FW25-26 schedule.

Every fashion week season brings forth a new wave of creative energy, courtesy of the many talented visionaries who continue to redefine the future of fashion. As another round of runway presentations approaches, all eyes are on key designers striking a balance between novelty and legacy, innovation and liberation. Here is Rain Magazine‘s round-up of this season’s shows not to be missed.

CFDA‘s American Menswear Designer of the Year, Willy Chavarria has proven to the industry that heritage is more than a theme. It provides an intentional foundation for his eponymous label’s design ethos, as observed in his sensational Spring-Summer 2025 collection “América.” Chavarria hits the sweet spot between craftsmanship and invention—developing new silhouettes while perfecting his own set of classics. Last season, his collection explored nuanced interpretations of uniform and suiting by integrating his Mexican heritage into the collection. Each season provides a refined perspective on fashion and what it means beyond the context of the runway. Willy Chavarria is one to watch for seasons to come.

Junichi Abe‘s Kolor has shown the industry new ways to explore the concept of a uniform—using innovative layering techniques and precise touches to seams and drapery. For Spring-Summer 2025, Kolor elevated utility chic by seamlessly juxtaposing soft and hard materials, transforming everyday wear into unique wardrobe pieces. Abe’s mastery of subtle yet impactful design elements ensures that Kolor remains relevant and attractive to contemporary audiences seeking functional sophistication with an artful twist.

The avant-garde movement’s pioneering force returns to our list with great anticipation. In a hyper-postmodern world where fashion can mean everything and nothing, Rick Owens remains a trailblazer by continually pushing the boundaries of what a subculture community can contribute to the industry. From his intimate Fall-Winter 2024 collection, “Porterville,” to hosting one of the most historic fashion shows of the decade, Spring-Summer 2025‘s “Hollywood,” 2024 has been described as a landmark year for the brand. With Fall-Winter 2025-26 on the horizon, Rick Owens continues to lead the charge for fashion innovation and making his shows among the most anticipated each season.

KidSuper, Colm Dillane‘s platform for all his creative ventures, never fails to deliver a theatrical spectacle with each fashion week. As a designer and artist, he transcends the medium of clothing—approaching fashion through theater, art, performances, music, and more. A master of postmodern fashion theater, Dillane’s contagious enthusiasm infuses playful elements into every collection. The Spring-Summer 2025 show, “It’s All Up in The Air,” ascended to the level of a full theatrical performance, featuring Cirque du Soleil performers twisting and turning in the air while sporting KidSuper-coded costumes. While working with a well-loved theme, Dillane pushed the boundaries of maximalism, exploring where imagination could take a silhouette. KidSuper is a brand that undoubtedly belongs on everyone’s watchlist.

After a two-year hiatus, the heritage French Maison is returning to the fashion calendar with a co-ed Fall-Winter 2025-26 debut collection under its new creative director, Peter Copping. As one of the oldest houses in fashion, Lanvin maintains a delicate brand DNA rooted in creativity, heritage, and craftsmanship. With Copping at the helm, the stage is set for a fresh and reinvented era of the house, one that promises to honor its storied legacy while charting new territory.

Simon Porte Jacquemus has established himself as an outlier in the fashion industry through his off schedule shows for the past five years. Known for hosting independent shows in spectacular locations, from the Camargue park in the South of France to Casa Malaparte in Capri, Italy, his notable return to the fashion capital promises to be one for the books. The brand’s unparalleled visual storytelling continues to capture the hearts of fashion lovers, solidifying Jacquemus as a cult label to follow.

As the fashion world enters 2025, Paris Fashion Week Men’s emerges as a pivotal moment in the calendar, promising transformative changes through new creative directions and refreshed narratives. Beyond our highlighted shows in Paris, the season extends to Milan, where Louise Trotter‘s inaugural collection for Bottega Veneta in February adds to the anticipation. The first quarter of 2025 stands poised to redefine contemporary fashion’s foundations. Paris awaits, ready to unfold a season where heritage and innovation converge to define tomorrow’s fashion statements.