Global Fashion Week Calendar: The Complete Industry Timeline
Navigate the international fashion calendar with precision using Fashion Week Online®’s comprehensive global timeline. Unlike traditional schedules, our interactive calendar presents a macro view of the entire fashion ecosystem, helping industry professionals, journalists, buyers, and enthusiasts strategically plan their year across all major and emerging fashion capitals.
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Why a Global Fashion Calendar Matters
The fashion industry operates on a carefully orchestrated international schedule that influences everything from design development to retail buying cycles. Understanding this comprehensive timeline is essential for:
Industry Professionals
Plan production timelines, buying trips, and marketing campaigns around key global fashion moments to maximize business opportunities.
Media & Content Creators
Schedule coverage, secure accommodations, and arrange interviews months in advance for comprehensive fashion week reporting.
Fashion Enthusiasts
Track upcoming collections, plan attendance at public events, and stay informed about emerging trends across all major fashion capitals.
How Our Calendar Differs
Unlike our detailed city-specific schedules that provide day-by-day event listings or our seasonal overview, the Fashion Week Online® Calendar offers:
- Long-range planning capabilities with events mapped up to 18 months in advance
- Contextual industry information connecting fashion weeks to broader industry cycles
- Interactive filtering tools to customize your view by region, event type, or industry segment
- Important industry deadlines including registration periods, accreditation windows, and application cutoffs
The Fashion Industry Annual Calendar
Fashion operates on a seasonal cycle that repeats annually but shifts slightly each year. Our calendar helps you visualize these patterns while highlighting specific dates for upcoming events.
The Big Four Fashion Weeks: Core Timeline
Spring/Summer Season (Shown Previous Fall)
New York: Typically first full week of February
NYFW February Guide |
NYFW Tickets
London: Immediately following New York
London Schedule |
London Tickets
Milan: Immediately following London
Milan Schedule |
Milan Tickets
Paris: Closing the February circuit
Paris February-March Guide |
Paris Tickets
Fall/Winter Season (Shown Previous Spring)
New York: Typically first full week after Labor Day
NYFW September Guide |
NYFW Tickets
London: Immediately following New York
London Schedule |
London Tickets
Milan: Immediately following London
Milan Schedule |
Milan Tickets
Paris: Closing the September circuit
Paris September-October Guide |
Paris Tickets
Specialized Fashion Weeks & Events
Beyond the main “Big Four” fashion capitals, the global calendar includes important specialized events throughout the year:
Haute Couture
January & July in Paris
The most exclusive fashion showcases featuring handcrafted garments from certified couture houses and invited guest designers.
Men’s Fashion Weeks
January & June
Dedicated menswear presentations in Paris, Milan, London and other fashion capitals preceding the women’s ready-to-wear seasons.
Miami Swim Shows
Late May to Early June
The premier swimwear showcase featuring the latest resort and swim collections from established and emerging designers.
Miami Schedule |
Miami Tickets
Fashion Week Online® offers exclusive ticket discounts to many Miami swimwear shows since 2017, including Paraiso Miami Swim Week® events.
Bridal Fashion Week
April & October in New York
Dedicated showcases for bridal designers presenting upcoming wedding collections to buyers and press.
Emerging Fashion Capitals
Beyond the established circuit, our calendar tracks important dates for growing fashion markets worldwide:
- Copenhagen Fashion Week (January/August)
- Tokyo Fashion Week (March/October)
- Shanghai Fashion Week (March/October)
- Seoul Fashion Week (March/October)
- Madrid Fashion Week (February/September)
- Berlin Fashion Week (January/July)
- São Paulo Fashion Week (May/November)
- Arab Fashion Week (Varies)
Understanding the Full Industry Calendar
Fashion weeks exist within a broader industry cycle that includes key buying periods, manufacturing lead times, and retail delivery windows. Our comprehensive calendar helps you visualize these connections:
Design & Development Phase
Timeline: 12-18 months before retail delivery
Designers conceptualize collections, source materials, and create samples in preparation for runway presentations.
Fashion Week Presentations
Timeline: 6-8 months before retail delivery
Collections are showcased on runways and in presentations to press, buyers, and now increasingly to consumers.
Buying Season
Timeline: Immediately following fashion weeks to 1-2 months after
Retail buyers place orders based on runway collections, with appointments often scheduled during and immediately after fashion weeks.
Production Period
Timeline: 3-5 months before retail delivery
Based on orders, designers manufacture collections at scale through production partners worldwide.
Retail Delivery & Marketing
Timeline: Seasonal retail launch
Spring/Summer collections arrive in stores January-March; Fall/Winter collections arrive July-September, with marketing campaigns launching in parallel.
Interactive Calendar Features
Our comprehensive fashion calendar offers specialized tools to help you navigate the complex global fashion schedule:
18-Month Forecast
Our calendar provides confirmed and projected dates up to 18 months in advance, allowing for long-term planning across multiple fashion seasons.
Registration Alerts
Track critical industry deadlines including press accreditation periods, designer application windows, and ticket sales dates for each fashion week.
Customizable Filters
Filter the calendar by location, event type, industry segment, or specialized interest to create personalized views relevant to your needs.
Export Capabilities
Sync important dates with your personal or professional calendar by exporting events directly to iCal, Google Calendar, or Outlook.
VIP Calendar Features
Fashion Week Online® VIP members gain access to enhanced calendar features including:
- Early notification of schedule changes and updates
- Exclusive industry deadline reminders via email and SMS
- Priority access window notifications for limited-capacity events
- Personalized calendar recommendations based on your industry role and interests
Global Fashion Week Calendar: 2025-2026
Fashion Week Online® maintains the most comprehensive and up-to-date fashion calendar in the industry. Our calendar is regularly updated as official announcements are made by organizing bodies worldwide.
