All Major European Fashion Weeks — 2025 Dates & How to Attend

Fashion month in Europe is a dense, fast-moving procession: trade fairs and menswear events, then show weeks across Scandinavia, London, Milan and Paris. Below I’ve pulled together the key 2025 dates for the biggest European events and practical, actionable steps on how to attend (as press, buyer, industry professional or — when possible — a member of the public).

Quick calendar — major European fashion weeks (2025)

(Use these as planning anchors; many designers also run separate presentations/showrooms around these dates.)

Copenhagen Fashion Week — early August 2025 (SS26 season).
London Fashion Week (Women’s) — 18–22 September 2025.
Milan Fashion Week (Milano Moda Donna) — 23–29 September 2025.
Paris Fashion Week (Women’s ready-to-wear) — 29 September – 7 October 2025.
Pitti Uomo (Florence, menswear / trade fair) — the two main 2025 slots (January and June; consult Pitti Immagine for exact edition numbers and buyer access).

Note: those dates reflect the main womenswear “fashion month” window in late summer / early autumn 2025 (Copenhagen sits earlier as a Nordic hub). National trade fairs (Pitti Uomo, trade showrooms, appointments) run year-round and often overlap — always confirm the official calendar before booking travel.

Who runs the official calendar (and where to check)

London — British Fashion Council (BFC) posts the official London schedule and handles press/buyer accreditation. If you plan to attend shows in London, register through the BFC channels.
Milan — Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) sets the Milano Moda Donna calendar and issues accreditation guidance for industry and press.
Paris — Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) publishes the Paris schedule and manages credentials for the official shows.
Copenhagen & Pitti — each has its own official site (Copenhagen Fashion Week and Pitti Immagine) with registration info for buyers, press and trade visitors.

Always use the official organiser pages above to confirm final dates, access rules and accreditation deadlines.

How to attend — practical roadmap

1) Decide how you want to attend

As press / media — apply for press accreditation via the organisers (BFC, CNMI, FHCM, CPHFW, Pitti). Approval requires media credentials and/or editorial evidence (links to past work, masthead, social reach).
As a buyer / trade professional — register as a buyer for trade shows and showrooms (Pitti, selected Milan/London showrooms). Buyer accreditation often requires company details and VAT/tax info.
As a public visitor — some events sell limited public tickets (special presentations, fringe shows, designer pop-ups); otherwise look for public-facing events, livestreams or ticketed presentations announced by brands. (Many big shows remain industry-only.)

2) Apply early and be realistic

Organisers close accreditation windows well before show week. If you’re press or buyer, have your portfolio, editorial links, business registration and a short cover note ready. If you’re a freelancer or small outlet, be explicit about audience and distribution — that helps approvals.

3) Work the PR route

For brand shows and presentations, PR is everything. If you can’t secure organiser accreditation, contact a designer’s PR team directly — ask for an invitation, explain your outlet and the audience. Smaller designers are often more flexible and run separate “press-room” slots or appointment showrooms.

4) Use trade fairs & showrooms

If you’re a buyer or industry guest, trade fairs (Pitti Uomo, and showroom clusters in Milan/London) are the most reliable way in. You’ll meet agent reps, order collections and set longer-term partnerships. Registration pages on official trade-fair sites spell out buyer access.

5) Stream & remote access

Nearly all major weeks now stream shows or post them on YouTube/brand platforms. If travel or accreditation fails, livestreams + showroom appointments (many brands run digital showrooms) let you follow the season remotely. Copenhagen and Paris organisers emphasise hybrid coverage options.

6) Logistics & preparation checklist

Book accommodation and travel once dates are confirmed (city hotels fill fast during fashion week).
Bring multiple business cards, a simple portfolio or link list, phone + charger and comfortable but smart shoes.
If attending as press, bring proof of assignment or links. If buyer, prepare company documents and a short buying brief.
Respect photo/video rules (ask before shooting) and follow event dress-codes/etiquette.

Top insider tips (from industry)

Don’t cold-email 100 PRs; target 3–5 designers whose work genuinely fits your outlet and craft a short, personalized note.
Register with organiser mailing lists — many last-minute public releases, showroom slots or ticket drops go to subscribers first.
Leverage trade platforms (Pitti’s buyer portal, CNMI buyer info) — they offer easier access to showrooms and appointments than trying to crash main runways.
Plan recovery time — fashion weeks are intense. Schedule a slower day after the week to process contacts and follow up.

Final notes

Fashion weeks are less monolithic than a decade ago: city calendars overlap, many designers present outside the official calendar, and hybrid (digital + IRL) formats are now standard. For 2025, the late-September stretch in London → Milan → Paris is the centerpiece of womenswear season — confirm each show on the organiser’s site before you travel.

Quick reference (official organisers / starting places)

British Fashion Council — London Fashion Week (accreditation & calendar). britishfashioncouncil.co.uk
Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana — Milano Moda Donna calendar & accreditation. cameramoda.it
Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode — Paris Fashion Week calendar & press. fhcm.paris
Copenhagen Fashion Week — official programme and sustainability focus. Vogue Business
Pitti Immagine — Pitti Uomo buyer registration and trade fair calendar. cameramoda.it

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