Monte-Carlo Fashion Week returns from 14 to 18 April 2026, transforming the Principality of Monaco into a showcase of international design, sustainability innovation, and high-fashion spectacle. Across five days, the official fashion event blends runway shows, industry conferences, a dedicated fashion hub, and a gala ceremony hosted in some of Monaco’s most iconic venues.
The week begins on Tuesday 14 April with an official opening ceremony at the Mairie, where Mayor Georges Marsan delivers the inaugural address. The evening continues with the Monaco Woman Cocktail at Equivoque, setting a tone of elegance and networking for the days ahead.
Wednesday: Fashion on the Waterfront
On Wednesday 15 April, attention turns to the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco, which hosts a full day of runway presentations from international labels including Daphne Milano and Hyperlight Optics by Zepter, highlighting a fusion of fashion, eyewear, and technological design innovation. The Yacht Club will also unveil its own special collection.
A notable moment of the day is the celebration of Made in Italy Day, presented with the Italian Embassy and featuring young Monaco-based Italian designer Isabel Fargnoli.
The day concludes with a headline runway show by Genny, followed by an exclusive evening cocktail reception.
Thursday: Where Fashion Meets Responsibility
Thursday 16 April shifts the focus from runway glamour to dialogue and innovation at the Yacht Club de Monaco. A key roundtable, organised in partnership with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, brings together designers and sustainability experts working at the intersection of environmental responsibility and material innovation.
Among the featured voices are French designer Célia Roussin, known for transforming vineyard byproducts into materials for fashion and fragrance, and Runa Ray of Kelptex, a U.S. company developing biodegradable textiles from seaweed and waste materials—work that has earned a nomination for the 2026 Earthshot Prize.
Later in the afternoon, Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, President of Ray-Ban and Chief Strategy Officer of EssilorLuxottica, joins a conversation on responsible innovation and global inclusion.
The programme continues with Fashion’s Next Chapter, in collaboration with the Monaco Chamber of Commerce, featuring Alessandro Binello, founder and CEO of Quadrivio Group, the private equity firm behind brands including Twinset, GCDS, and Dondup.
Meanwhile, the Fashion Hub opens at 1pm at Marius Monaco, showcasing emerging and international brands such as Crida Milano, Di Iorio, Presente Ancestral, Baiah, and Yasmina Al Jaramani.
Friday: Emerging Talent and Industry Recognition
On Friday 17 April, the Fashion Hub continues before attention shifts to the Polimoda fashion show at the Salle Leo Ferré. The presentation, designed in collaboration with Monaco’s Pavillon Bosio art school, highlights the next generation of creative talent.
The evening culminates at the Grimaldi Forum’s Grande Verrière with the Fashion Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner, where the Positive Change Award honours individuals leading ethical and innovative progress within the fashion industry.
Saturday: Grand Finale on the Riviera
The final day, Saturday 18 April, delivers a packed programme of runway shows at the Grimaldi Forum.
The schedule opens with Twinset, presenting a ready-to-wear collection tailored for the Côte d’Azur lifestyle, followed by Kalfar, Beach & Cashmere Monaco by Federica Nardoni Spinetta, and designers including Diana Mara and Yasya Minochkina, whose work draws inspiration from Monaco and the French Riviera.
The closing moment of the week belongs to British designer Macy Grimshaw, a Central Saint Martins graduate whose designs have already been worn by figures including Emma Corrin, Paloma Elsesser, PinkPantheress, and Harry Styles.
“This edition represents a key moment to promote an increasingly conscious and responsible fashion, capable of combining aesthetics, innovation, and ethical values,” said Federica Nardoni Spinetta, President of the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode.
Monte-Carlo Fashion Week 2026 ultimately positions Monaco not just as a stage for luxury fashion, but as a growing hub where creativity, sustainability, and industry influence increasingly converge.
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