I landed an internship with a Paris Fashion Week designer - and it was a chaotic, unpaid mess. From poker chips to red flags, here’s the unfiltered truth they don’t show on the runway. Julia Hobbs ended up walking the show! Crazy! Always stick up for yourself.

Paris Fashion Week may be over, but the drama lives on. From Loewe’s fearless debut under new creative direction to Balenciaga’s poetic identity crisis and Chanel’s cosmic finale, this post covers the final, and most theatrical, days of the Spring/Summer 2026 season. Expect standout moments, honest reviews, and a few blunt opinions (looking at you, Gaultier).

The queen of Parisian boho returned with crochet, Capri pants, and charm-drenched jackets that made neutral dressing feel fresh again. A blend of effortless tailoring, glimmering sequins and that classic laid-back cool proved Marant still knows exactly how the French really dress. Chic, cohesive, and totally wearable.

Miguel Castro Freitas makes a bold debut at Mugler, delivering theatrical silhouettes, piercing-led designs, and a masterclass in modern sensuality. Balancing Mugler’s dramatic legacy with fresh innovation, his SS26 collection is daring, disruptive, and unapologetically empowering. Expect feathers, fringe, flawless tailoring, and a whole lot of drama.

The first day of October at PFW! It was a feast for the senses: Acne Studios brought clever deconstruction and layered tailoring, Tom Ford dazzled with cinematic sensuality, and Balmain served beachy, shell-covered fantasy. From standout textures and crochet to jaw-dropping, wearable art, this season is all about drama, innovation, and storytelling through fashion.

Stella McCartney’s SS26 show wasn’t just fashion, it was poetry and power all rolled into one. Opening with Helen Mirren reciting “Come Together” and closing with Alex Consani floating in feather-free lilac, this was a collection that meant something. It fused ethics with elegance, pom-poms with peplums, and activism with artistry. From boxy suits to marshmallow dresses, Stella proved you can be powerful and planet-conscious all at once. Fashion with a purpose!

The first full day of Paris Fashion Week brought bold visions and standout moments from Lanvin, Courrèges, and Dries Van Noten. From Lanvin’s elegant revival in signature blue to Dries’ explosion of colour and Courrèges’ space-age cool, each house delivered something distinct, thoughtful, thrilling, and entirely their own. Let’s begin (chronologically, of course) with Lanvin…

Louis Vuitton took over the Louvre for SS26 with a show that married high-concept silhouettes, wearable surrealism, and a few styling curveballs (neon socks, anyone?). From sculptural opening looks to an unexpected fringe finale, I break down the highs, the huhs, and the headpieces in this opulent Paris Fashion Week spectacle. Spoiler: the venue may have outshone the clothes.

Discover the most anticipated shows of Paris Fashion Week SS26, from iconic fashion house debuts to headline-making creative director shakeups. Explore Mimi’s curated schedule, top picks, and insider commentary on the season’s most unmissable runway moments.

Following the passing of Giorgio Armani, his final Emporio and Giorgio Armani SS26 collections served as a moving farewell to a fashion legend. From sun-kissed travelwear to regal evening gowns, both shows honoured his legacy with elegance, emotion, and impeccable style.