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📅January 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Fashion in 2026 anticipates creative director debuts at Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Gucci; bold trends like fiery colors and maximalism; China's ecosystem shift; conscious events and resale growth.
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Matthieu Blazy Debuts at Chanel Haute Couture

Matthieu Blazy will present his first haute couture collection for Chanel in January 2026, following his critically lauded ready-to-wear debut in 2025. This event is expected to inject new energy into Haute Couture Week.Source 1 Blazy's imaginative craft is anticipated to define the season.Source 1

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Jonathan Anderson's Dior Couture Debut

Jonathan Anderson makes his haute couture debut at Dior in January 2026, after a successful ready-to-wear start in 2025. Couture Week becomes highly anticipated due to these dual debuts.Source 1 His collections emphasize craft and imagination.Source 1

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Maria Grazia Chiuri's First Fendi Collection

Maria Grazia Chiuri, former Dior designer with Fendi roots, will show her debut collection for Fendi in 2026. Confirmed in October after rumors since her May exit from Dior.Source 1 It's a homecoming for the Roman-born designer.Source 1

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Demna Holds First Gucci Runway Show

Demna is set to present his first runway show for Gucci in 2026, continuing the creative director reshuffle. This follows his appointment amid industry recycling trends.Source 1Source 3 Retention drives safe aesthetics to boost sales.Source 3

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Véronique Nichanian Bids Farewell to Hermès

Véronique Nichanian will say goodbye to Hermès after a landmark tenure in 2026. This marks a significant transition in luxury menswear.Source 1 The year sees multiple director changes settling visions.Source 1

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Valentino Returns to Roots in Rome

Valentino plans to head back to its Roman roots with key activities in 2026. This aligns with ongoing creative stabilizations post-2025 resets.Source 1 Blockbuster exhibitions also feature prominently.Source 1

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China's Fashion Ecosystem Transforms in 2026

China faces 2026 with economic rebalancing, shifting to domestic consumption amid slower growth and geopolitical tensions. It evolves from low-cost production to a sophisticated, tech-driven player.Source 6 Luxury sales recovery remains uneven.Source 6

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Bold 2026 Trends: Fiery Colors and Maximalism

2026 fashion embraces loud luxury, maximalist dressing, voluminous silhouettes, and bold colors like fiery red, terracotta.Source 4Source 8 Trends favor dynamic movement and expressive personal style.Source 8 Minimalism yields to vibrant emotion.Source 8

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Resale and Recycling Dominate Shopping

Resale platforms using AI drive fashion consumption, enabling rotating closets and easy navigation. Brands recycle 1980s looks despite originality calls.Source 3 Retention prioritizes safe designs over daring ones.Source 3

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Conscious Fashion Events in January 2026

Events like Neonyt Düsseldorf (Jan 24-26) focus on regenerative materials and innovation; Unique Fashion Show (Jan 31, NYC) spotlights sustainable designers.Source 5 Emphasis on circular systems and transparency.Source 5

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Met's Blockbuster Costume Institute Exhibition

The biggest ever Costume Institute exhibition at The Met in New York is slated for 2026. It joins a fashion exhibition renaissance.Source 1 On-screen style moments also anticipated.Source 1

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Year of the Fire Horse Inspires Bold Fashion

2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, promotes vibrant, fluid styles with relaxed cuts, metallic details, and personal expression. Saturated tones like red and gold lead.Source 8 Comfort meets character in trends.Source 8