Milan Women’s Fashion Week: Spring/Summer 2026 Lineup for September Announced

Milan is gearing up to steal the spotlight once again as the Spring/Summer 2026 women’s ready-to-wear season rolls in from Paris. Scheduled from September 23 to 29, this edition of Milan Fashion Week is shaping up to be one of the most vibrant in recent years—with 12 fresh names debuting on the schedule, counterbalancing 11 absentees and keeping the energy sharp and forward-facing.

Expect a week charged with everything from game-changing firsts to nostalgic comebacks. Topping the list are debut collections from newly appointed creative directors at Gucci, Jil Sander, and Bottega Veneta, alongside buzz around emerging labels and an iconic milestone: Giorgio Armani’s 50th anniversary in fashion.

This season, Milan will host 55 physical runway shows—just edging out February’s count of 54—including two presentations from Emporio Armani. Fashion Week concludes digitally on Monday, September 29, with four online showcases: Maxivive returns alongside three exciting additions—Mein Corp (by Italian designer Lorenzo Sala), Nadya Dyzak from Ukraine, and Zenam by Cameroon’s Paul Tanonkou, known for his menswear presentations.

Gucci kicks things off on September 23, as Demna presents his first collection for the house. While listed on the calendar, the debut will take the form of a static presentation, not a runway show. According to Kering’s Deputy Managing Director Francesca Bellettini, the artistic director’s intent is to “remind people what Gucci is all about,” with a complete vision revealed ahead of his full runway debut in March 2026.

Simone Bellotti’s Jil Sander debut follows on September 24, while Louise Trotter’s first collection for Bottega Veneta hits the runway on September 27, marking the brand’s return to the Milan schedule after skipping the February edition.

Fendi continues its 100-year celebration on the same day with a co-ed show under Silvia Venturini Fendi, while Giorgio Armani’s anniversary is honored in true Milanese style. His retrospective exhibition opens September 24 at Pinacoteca di Brera, spotlighting 150 archival looks. Armani then closes the week with a celebratory runway event at Palazzo Brera on Sunday, September 28.

As for Versace, the label will sit out the runway this season as it navigates a creative transition under new artistic director Dario Vitale. Now under the Prada Group umbrella, Versace will re-enter the official runway circuit next winter. For now, the brand will stay present on the calendar with a closed-door presentation on September 26, offering a sneak peek at Vitale’s early vision.

With its mix of heritage and innovation, Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 promises to be a high-octane celebration of both legacy and fresh talent—exactly the kind of fashion chaos we love.