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Paris Fashion Week Men’s kicks off with heat, hype and public events

From public festivals to designer debuts, the men’s fashion week in Paris blends runway shows with open-air experiences for visitors and locals alike.

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Paris Fashion Week Men’s kicks off with heat, hype and public events
Paris Fashion Week Men’s kicks off with public events and designer debuts, turning the city into a live fashion hub. Photo by assets.vogue.com
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  • 1Paris Fashion Week Men’s runs June 23–28 with 33 shows and 37 presentations.
  • 2Kenzo’s week-long public festival includes a coffee shop, flower shop, and market open to all.
  • 3Jaden Smith, Michael Rider, and Sarah Burton make their menswear debuts this season.

Paris Fashion Week Men’s opens June 23 with a schedule shaped by heat and public engagement. Dior moved its Wednesday show to 9am to beat the high temperatures, signaling a season where comfort meets creativity.

The week unfolds with more than just runway shows. Kenzo’s La Fête de Kenzo transforms Place des Victoires into a week-long public experience, running from June 22 to 28. Visitors can explore a showroom, pop-up, coffee shop by We Are Ona and chef Sugio Yamaguchi, a flower shop with Paris florist Debeaulieu, and a market — all open without invitation.

Debuts and returns mark a new chapter

Celine’s Michael Rider makes his menswear debut, while Sarah Burton presents her first men’s collection for Givenchy. Meryll Rogge, creative director of Marni, unveils her namesake label’s first menswear line. Willy Chavarria returns for his fourth season, and Hermès opts for a studio-designed presentation ahead of Grace Wales Bonner’s January debut.

Jonathan Anderson presents his third men’s show for Dior, and Jaden Smith, Christian Louboutin’s first men’s creative director, shows his second collection on June 24. Acne Studios celebrates Acne Paper 21: Self-Portrait alongside its presentation, with an exhibition by Dutch photographer Carlijn Jacobs on view until July 26.

Global voices and cultural moments

Shanghai and London-based designer Feng Chen Wang shows on June 25, while Amiri brings a Hollywood-inspired co-ed show to Le Carreau du Temple. Auralee by Ryota Iwai opens the week, hailed as one of the season’s hottest tickets. Saint Laurent kicks off at 5pm, aiming to more than double its men’s business by 2030, per Kering CEO Luca de Meo.

June 26 brings a cultural pulse: watch parties emerge across Paris for France vs Norway during the World Cup, weaving sport into fashion’s rhythm. Louis Vuitton closes the week on June 28, capping a season that blurs the line between exclusive show and public celebration.

Frequently asked questions

When does Paris Fashion Week Men's start

Paris Fashion Week Men's begins on June 23.

What is Kenzo's public event during Paris Fashion Week Men's

Kenzo's La Fête de Kenzo transforms Place des Victoires into a week-long public experience, running from June 22 to 28.

Who is debuting menswear at Paris Fashion Week Men's

Michael Rider makes his menswear debut for Celine, while Sarah Burton presents her first men's collection for Givenchy and Meryll Rogge unveils Marni's first menswear line.

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