
Spring/Summer 2022 Fashion Weeks: Who's showing and what's the schedule like
Show time!
September has finally rolled around, and the busiest month of the fashion system is upon us. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the upcoming ready-to-wear season looks to be full of promise and unmissable moments as the industry gets ready for a monumental return. Not only are the schedules looking as jam-packed as ever, but the majority of SS22 shows will also be taking place IRL across the big four fashion capitals, with the exception of a few designers staying put in the metaverse to showcase digitally. Whatever the format, we're excited to take our FROW positions from home to watch everything unfold in the weeks to come.
Scroll on for everything you need to know about the Spring/Summer 2022 schedule:
New York Fashion Week
September 8 – 12
After a nearly two-year hiatus, the Big Apple will kick off with a total of 91 shows, mostly taking place in person. According to the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), access to shows will only be allowed for fully-vaccinated guests, as well as anyone else involved, such as models, backstage crew, photographers, makeup artists, and hairstylists.
As always, CFDA chairman Tom Ford will be closing off the week with a live show, alongside huge names like Michael Kors (who celebrates his 40th anniversary), Coach, Carolina Herrera, Thom Browne, Tory Burch, and Gabriela Hearst presenting throughout the week. Moschino will also be bringing their show to New York this season instead of Milan.
Expect NYFW darlings Rodarte, Proenza Schouler, Telfar, Prabal Gurung, and more to also be making a return, alongside the highly anticipated runway debut of emerging designer and Phoebe Philo protégé Peter Do. Oscar de la Renta will be among the few choosing to show digitally, while Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs, who presented his AW21 collection in July, have not confirmed appearances.
Usually held on the first Monday of May, the annual Met Gala will end the week to celebrate the Costume Institute’s 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion' exhibition on September 13. Hosted by Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka, and poet Amanda Gormon, the fundraiser event, AKA "fashion's biggest night out", will take place in an intimate setting with a smaller capacity this time around.
Aforementioned shows are outlined in Malaysian time below:
Thursday, September 9
5am - Peter Do
7am - Proenza Schouler
9am - Prabal Gurung
Friday, September 10
12am - Gabriela Hearst
2am - Moschino
8am - Carolina Herrera
10pm - Michael Kors
Saturday, September 11
5am - Coach
Sunday, September 12
12am - Rodarte
6am - Thom Browne
10pm - Telfar
11pm - Tory Burch
Monday, September 13
8am - Tom Ford
Find the full NYFW schedule here.
London Fashion Week
September 17 – 21
Across the pond, plenty of established names and exciting young talents will take London via physical shows and appointments, including Simone Rocha, Erdem, Richard Quinn. Also making an appearance is British retailer Cos, while Vivienne Westwood and Molly Goddard are among the few set to show digitally.
Instead of Paris and outside of the main schedule, Alexander McQueen is set to present in the British capital on October 12, the day before the opening of London’s Frieze Art Fair. Burberry, on the other hand, has yet to confirm its plans.
Aforementioned shows are outlined in Malaysian time below:
Friday, September 17
9pm - Vivienne Westwood
Saturday, September 18
9pm - Molly Goddard
Monday, September 20
1.30am - Erdem
Tuesday, September 21
1am - Simone Rocha
10pm - Cos
11pm - Richard Quinn
Find the full LFW schedule here.
Milan Fashion Week
September 21 – 27
According to the provisional schedule, Milan will also return to a mostly physical format, with some 42 out of 61 brands presenting live events, including powerhouses like Fendi, Prada, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo, Max Mara, SportMax, Marni, Tod's, and MSGM, among others.
Roberto Cavalli, Moncler and Boss will be making new appearances on the schedule, while those who have opted for digital formats include Emilio Pucci, GCDS, Onitsuka Tiger, Phillipp Plein, alongside many other younger emerging brands. Notable absentees are Gucci and Bottega Veneta, both of whom have chosen to show at a later date in previous seasons.
Aforementioned shows are outlined in Malaysian time below:
Wednesday, September 22
8pm - Fendi
Thursday, September 23
2am - Roberto Cavalli
4pm - Max Mara
6pm - Boss
10pm - Emporio Armani
Friday, September 24
2am - GCDS
4pm - Tod's
6pm - SportMax
9pm - Prada
Saturday, September 25
2am - Versace
4pm - Jimmy Choo
6pm - MSGM
7pm - Moncler
8.30pm - Salvatore Ferragamo
Sunday, September 26
2am - Marni
7pm - Onitsuka Tiger
9pm - Emilio Pucci
Monday, September 27
1am - Philipp Plein
Find the provisional MFW schedule here.
Paris Fashion Week
September 27 – October 5
Following a buzzy Haute Couture Week in July, 37 brands will light up Paris with in-person shows, including luxury giants Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Hermès, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Chloé, Balmain, Valentino, Loewe, Miu Miu, Elie Saab, and more.
While Maison Margiela, Dries van Noten and Schiaparelli will be sticking to a digital framework, new additions to the womenswear calendar going physical include French gender-fluid brand Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Raf Simons. However, this is all subject to change as the schedule firms up.
Aforementioned shows are outlined in Malaysian time below:
Tuesday, September 28
8.30pm - Dior
Wednesday, September 29
9pm - Dries Van Noten
Thursday, September 30
2.30am - Balmain
8pm - Chloé
10.30pm - Raf Simons
Friday, October 1
5.30pm - Loewe
6.30pm - Issey Miyake
Saturday, October 2
2.30am - Valentino
6pm - Hermès
9pm - Elie Saab
11pm - Balenciaga
Sunday, October 3
8pm - Ludovia de saint Sernin
Monday, October 4
2am - Givenchy
5pm - Schiaparelli
9.30pm - Maison Marigela
Tuesday, October 5
4pm - Chanel
8pm - Miu Miu
Wednesday, October 6
1am - Louis Vuitton
Find the provisional PFW schedule here.
Stay tuned for Spring/Summer 2021 updates as they unfold here.