While it may feel like there’s a fashion show on every other week, the Spring/Summer womenswear schedule always feels like a jewel in the industry’s crown. The weather is always better than the Autumn/Winter shows in February, and a lot of people have been lounging around on holiday all August, so actually have some energy to attack the approaching month of shows. For SS25, things are expected to be as hectic as ever, so we’ve compiled this handy guide for you, to make note of all the best shows. Scroll down for more, and make sure to come back later as we update this rolling list.
September 6-11
As ever, things will be kicking off in New York across the first full weekend of September. A handful of Dazed faves will be showing across the five-day schedule, starting with Area and Collina Strada on September 6, followed by names like Sandy Liang and Eckhaus Latta, too.
After dropping a line of ripped and tattered undies covered in artisanal piss, Willy Chavarria will also be making a return to the schedule, and will hopefully bring some more of that smutty edge we love to see. And while Raul Lopez’s Luar will once again close the penultimate day with his regular evening slot, the most-anticipated change to this year’s schedule is surely Off-White, with the label leaving Paris behind for its NYFW debut. Last season Dazed editor-in-chief Ib Kamara presented a vibrant and zestful collection in the French capital, and is all set to transfer that joie de vivre to the Big Apple.
September 12-17
Hot on the heels of New York, the London schedule is fit to burst after a very pared back men’s fashion week in June. After launching her first foray into menswear for pre-SS25, Dimitra Pesta’s Di Pesta label is back in its regular spot, so expect her goddess-coded collection to include something for the gods, too. Elsewhere, Chopova Lowena are back with an IRL show after releasing a digital lookbook for AW24, Feben makes a return to London following a whirlwind pitstop in Milan, while Marie Leuder’s LUEDER will be making its LFW catwalk debut after bagging a spot in the BFC’s NEWGEN scheme.
While LFW is still hosting stalwarts like Burberry and JW Anderson, a new generation of fashion disruptors are also taking up space on the schedj. Aaron Esh’s hotly-anticipated third show is due to take place on the Saturday, while BFC NEWGEN recipient Masha Popova, 2024 LVMH Prize winner Standing Ground, and nominees Paolo Carzana and Karoline Vitto will also be presenting across the week. Elsewhere, Olly Shinder and Joanna Parv are returning to talent incubator Fashion East, along with sustainable brand Sosskyn, plus more from KNWLS, Simone Rocha, Ahluwalia and Tolu Coker.
September 17-23
Earlier this year, Italian fashion’s governing body revealed that Milan Fashion Week would be adding an extra day to its schedule to accommodate for the industry’s growing demands. Usually, the first day of the week hosts a softer schedule, but this time around big brands like Fendi and Marni are showing, followed by Prada, Versace, and Gucci later on in the week. But while brands like Sunnei, Sportmax and Avavav are flying the flag for the smaller labels, the giants are unsurprisingly dominating MFW: Glenn Martens is expected to go all out for Diesel, Matthieu Blazy continues to redefine luxury at Bottega Veneta, Maximilian Davis makes his mark on heritage house Ferragamo, while Dolce & Gabbana will also be showing too.
September 23-October 1
While New York and London tend to host the fashion upstarts, and Milan goes all in on Italian heritage, Paris Fashion Week is where things really kick into overdrive. Eight days of back-to-back shows are due to start on September 23, and all the big names will be back. After a busy Olympic games kitting out Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Aya Nakamura for the opening ceremony, Maria Grazia Chiuri will present her SS25 collection for Dior, while Nicolas Ghesquière is occupying his usual closing spot on the final day for Louis Vuitton. And while other powerhouse brands like Chanel, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga will attract a lot of attention, all eyes will be on Alessandro Michele as he makes his Valentino catwalk debut, and McQueen creative director Seán McGirr, who will be showing his second collection for the brand.
As ever, the Paris schedule provides a glut of fashion faithfuls who we can always rely on for a great show. Jonathan Anderson will surely return to the Château de Vincennes for his latest Loewe offering, Casey Cadwallader will put on another cinematic show for Mugler, while Rick Owens will attempt to top last season’s 200-strong cast of models. Elsewhere, Mrs Prada will travel from Milan to Paris for Miu Miu’s latest catwalk, as will Glenn Martens, who returns to the runway for Y/Project after cancelling his AW24 show.
And though the heritage houses and established labels do dominate Paris, it’s the new kids on the block who we’ll be looking out for, too. Danial Aitouganov and Imruh Asha’s fledgling brand Zomer will be showing its third collection, Duran Lantink will bring his bulbous proportions to the Paris runway, and Ester Manas will continue to champion body diversity with her namesake brand.
