From hotly anticipated debuts to significant anniversaries, there’s much to look forward to during the autumn/winter 2024 season.
Fashion month is here, with models preparing to hit the New York, London, Milan, and Paris catwalk.
Designers will show their autumn/winter 2024 collections, and celebrities are undoubtedly gearing up to sit in the front row.
Fashion week in February/March is exciting as it inspires red-carpet outfits.
Here’s what to expect during the ‘Big Four’ fashion weeks…
New York
When is it? February 9-14.
Who will be showing? After the massive success of his debut as creative director at Helmut Lang, Peter Do will once again be kicking off the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) schedule.
Elsewhere, there are a few returning names – last season, Christian Cowan went viral after an exuberant show in Paris where Sam Smith performed and a giant ball of fluff moseyed down the runway, and now he’s back on home turf. Coach will also be back on the schedule, as will Thom Browne, now chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, who will close out the event with an undoubtedly theatrical show, back from a stint in Paris.
We can also expect some usual suspects – like Tommy Hilfiger, Prabal Gurung, Proenza Schouler, Michael Kors, and Brandon Maxwell – showing off why New York is often considered the cool younger sibling of fashion month.
One show we won’t see? Marc Jacobs has just shown his latest collection with an off-schedule doll-inspired presentation celebrating 40 years in the industry.
London
When is it? February 16-20.
Who will be showing? This is set to be a big season for London Fashion Week (LFW), as the event is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In a significant new move, LFW has implemented a fur ban – so we won’t see any of that on the runway.
The schedule doesn’t hold many surprises, with familiar names returning, like Ahluwalia, David Koma, Emilia Wickstead, Erdem, JW Anderson, Molly Goddard, Richard Quinn, and Simone Rocha.
Burberry remains one of the highlights of the LFW calendar – and this season, designer Daniel Lee will be showing his third collection. The heritage brand has already started building hype around the upcoming collection with a high-profile takeover of Harrods – turning the department store ‘Knight Blue,’ the brand’s signature color, and inviting the likes of Naomi Campbell and Mary Berry to the pop-up opening party.
Milan
When is it? February 20-26.
Who will be showing? All eyes will be on Sabato De Sarno, who will show his second womenswear collection for Gucci. His debut proved divisive, so this will help outline his vision for the house more clearly.
There will be some debuts at Milan Fashion Week (MFW), including Adrian Appiolaza’s first show at the helm of Moschino. Paris and Milan are known for established fashion houses, while New York and London are for up-and-comers. However, for the past few seasons, Dolce & Gabbana has helped a newer voice put on a Milanese show – and this time round, London-based designer Feben will be showing her latest collection.
The likes of Prada, Tom Ford, Versace, and Bottega Veneta will round out a star-studded MFW.
Paris
When is it? February 26 – March 5.
Who will be showing? Louis Vuitton is back in the closing slot of Paris Fashion Week (PFW), and it’s set to be a big one as creative director Nicolas Ghesquière celebrates ten years at the brand.
Elsewhere, all eyes will be on Seán McGirr as the Irish designer takes the reins at Alexander McQueen, while Chemena Kamali will also be making her debut at Chloé.
Lacoste is back on the fashion calendar with other big names like Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy.
