In October 2026, Paris and the Île-de-France region stay in style with a fashion lineup sure to turn heads! Between pop-up stores, exhibitions, breaking fashion news, this month serves up chic outings where every event is a must-see for fashionistas seeking inspiration!
This guide is your passport to all the action! Starting with the exhibitions, which honor the designers of yesterday and today, with proposals that make you dream and open your eyes to the evolution of fashion. You'll discover rare pieces and visual concepts that push the boundaries of the genre.
Pop-up stores are the ideal playground for unearthing unique treasures. These ephemeral boutiques offer an exclusive shopping experience, with cutting-edge collections and trendy collaborations not to be missed!
And if you're looking for shopping bargains, here's another month you won't want to miss! Flea markets, second-hand and secondhand events, fashion & luxury exhibitions and free experiential pop-up stores will all be on offer. It's the perfect opportunity for you and your whole gang to enjoy a great night out at low cost.
On the news front, designer boutiques, new fashion restaurants and Fashion Weeks calendars (to be followed very closely!) could well spice up your month.
Looking for bargains in the Paris suburbs? Here are the flea markets and garage sales taking place over the weekend of October 31 to November 1, 2026.
Fancy a spot of bargain hunting around Paris? On October 31 and November 1, 2026, several antiques markets and flea markets are taking place in the Paris suburbs, offering plenty of second-hand goods, retro items and great deals to fill your shopping bag with. [Read more]
Flea markets and yard sales in Paris: the best places to hunt for bargains this weekend, October 31 to November 1, 2026
A busy weekend lies ahead for bargain hunters. On October 31 and November 1, 2026, Paris will host several flea markets and yard sales, where visitors can browse the stalls and, with a little luck, head home with a great find. [Read more]
Maison Francis Kurkdjian: a deep dive into perfumery for the 2026 Journées Particulières
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is hosting an exceptional open house at its new Paris headquarters from October 16 to 18, 2026, as part of Journées Particulières. Visitors will discover the ingredients, the craft, and the steps that bring a fragrance to life. [Read more]
Pépites by CrushON: three levels of vintage starting at €5 in the heart of Paris
Sponsored - 123 m², three floors, pieces from €5 and a premium vintage selection from the 70s to the Y2K era: welcome to Pépites by CrushON! The new vintage hotspot on Rue de Turbigo, thousands of gems to hunt every day, Sundays included. [Read more]
Levallois-Perret (92): this autumn’s last big flea market is waiting for you this Sunday.
Looking to hunt for finds this weekend? Levallois-Perret is bringing the stalls outside again this Sunday, October 11, 2026, for one final big flea market in the Front-de-Seine district to wrap up the autumn season. [Read more]
Paris Fashion Week: the latest Spring-Summer 2027 women's shows to be streamed live
Fashion Week is winding down, but a few runways remain to be watched live. Through October 6, 2026, several Women's Spring-Summer 2027 collections will continue to be streamed live. [Read more]
Fashion Week: glowing dresses, a coat that changes color… final day of this free fashion exhibition
An arm that colors a coat, dresses that spin and change their look, clothes that are screens: JUST AN REAL AGE goes all in on experimental fashion. On October 5, 2026, it’s the final day to visit this exhibition for free in the Marais. [Read more]
10,000 secondhand clothes priced between €1 and €10: this huge clearance sale is coming to Levallois-Perret (92) this weekend.
More than 10,000 secondhand clothes and accessories, prices capped at €10, and a constant restock: MINIMAXXX’s clearance sale returns on October 3 and 4, 2026, at So Ouest in Levallois-Perret, with free entry by reservation. [Read more]
Jean Paul Gaultier: a free sensory perfume experience in the Marais — reviews & photos
A kiosk, red neon, a club and a few Parisian clichés: Jean Paul Gaultier stages his new fragrance at Lafayette Anticipations from October 1 to 3, 2026. A free, offbeat experience, and just a tad irreverent. We tested it: here’s our take and our photos. [Read more]
Jean Paul Gaultier opens a pop-up shop featuring a café and events in Paris’s 1st arrondissement.
Jean Paul Gaultier scents the Halles with La Favorite. From October 8 to 11, 2026, the Canopée terrace will host a free pop-up designed as an experiential stroll through fragrances, delicacies, décor and an interactive game. [Read more]
Journées Particulières 2026: Free tours of Céline's Parisian couture workshops
From October 16 to 18, Celine will offer a glimpse into how its collections are made during Journées Particulières 2026. A free tour lets visitors see how a piece goes from workshop craft to its final silhouette. [Read more]
Live runway shows in Paris: Lyas's Watch Party lineup for the upcoming Fashion Week
La Fashion Week you find out of reach? Lyas brings the front row to big-screen level with a new Watch Party in Paris. From September 28 to October 5, 2026, several marquee shows will be streamed at La Caserne, with Carine Roitfeld, Loïc Prigent, Shygirl, Anna Dello Russo, and Eva Chen to accompany the runway moments. [Read more]
Foire de Chatou 2026: more than 300 exhibitors and thousands of treasures to hunt for in late September
On the Île des Impressionnistes, the Chatou Fair once again casts its charm on bargain hunters from September 25 to October 4, 2026, for its 111th edition. Antique furniture, jewelry, vintage fashion, collectibles and curiosities are up for grabs from 300 exhibitors hailing from across France. [Read more]
This major French luxury group has confirmed the return of its Journées Particulières in October 2026.
LVMH's Journées Particulières return this fall, October 16–18, 2026, for a sixth edition focused on excellence. A chance to visit for free the ateliers, estates, cellars, and historic boutiques of the Group’s maisons, in iconic and one-of-a-kind venues. [Read more]
Colorimetry workshops for 30 euros: sublimate your image at Galeries Lafayette Wellness
Every Monday at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, Delphine Perl welcomes you to the Wellness Galerie's Bulle Rose for a colorimetry workshop open to all, with personalized advice on how to find your color palette and look your best every day. [Read more]
The Glasswalk at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the hot photo spot under the store's Cupola
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann unveils the Glasswalk, a 9-metre-long glass walkway on the 3rd floor of the Coupole store, suspended 16 metres above the ground. Perfect for an unforgettable shot, this spot offers a unique perspective on 120 years of history. A must for lovers of architecture and quality Instagram spots! [Read more]
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann: Attend a fashion show in the heart of the department store
Paris has not stolen its reputation as a fashion capital, and Galeries Lafayette is determined to remind you of it! Every Friday, the Boulevard Haussmann department store invites you to attend a fashion show to keep up with the latest trends. It's show time! [Read more]
Star Wars: a 300 sq m pop-up shop has landed in the heart of Paris — our verdict and photos
The Star Wars universe makes a detour through Paris — landing at Les Halles on April 30, 2026. A 300-square-meter pop-up, boasting more than 1,000 items and activities designed for kids and for collectors. [Read more]
A pop-up shop offering free products opens in Seine-et-Marne this weekend!
The Geev Shop Tour, a 100% free pop-up shop, makes its first stop in Île-de-France at the Eden shopping centre in Servon, in Seine-et-Marne. Dishes, toys, and books are waiting for new owners there from October 23 to 25, 2026. [Read more]
The Partouche pop-up is back at Printemps Haussmann this Saturday, October 17.
Sponsored - Dive into the world of a Paris gaming club this Saturday, October 17, 2026! Partouche is setting up at Printemps Haussmann (for its second edition) with a free, immersive pop-up, featuring a Blackjack intro, playful activities, and plenty of prizes to be won. An original experience to discover in the heart of the Paris department store: find out what's on! [Read more]
This iconic Paris department store is unveiling a new pop-up matcha bar that's both ephemeral and utterly indulgent.
Craving a matcha stop in the heart of Paris? Milia Matcha returns to La Samaritaine from October 3 to November 1, 2026 with a delectable pop-up featuring new drinks and pastries. [Read more]
Hoshi opens a pop-up store, Bonjour Docteur, in Paris
Hoshi opens a Bonjour Docteur pop-up store in Paris from October 9 to 11, 2026. Drop by at 81 Rue Saint-Maur, in the 11th arrondissement, from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., no registration needed. [Read more]
Maison Ghibli: 2026 pop-up at Les Halles, opening hours and what’s new
The official Ghibli House pop-up store is back in Paris, in the Halles district. New plush toys, Japanese ceramics, and Joe Hisaishi vinyl records await discovery from October 17, 2026 to January 3, 2027. [Read more]
Bande de Créateurs is back on October 10 and 11 with a cool, purpose‑driven pop-up in Paris.
Sponsored - Venez discover over 80 designers in an incredible venue! Bande de Créateurs returns to the Bastille Design Center in Paris on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026. This free pop-up brings together designers and artisans spanning fashion, jewelry, ceramics, illustration, wellness, kids, food, and much more. Entry is free. [Read more]
Meet Your Seoul: K-fashion lands at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in Paris
Sponsored - From October 6 to 27, 2026, Meet Your Seoul brings together five must-have brands from the new Korean fashion scene at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. This 100% original pop-up, to be discovered in the heart of Paris, will invite you to explore contemporary creation straight from Seoul. By pairing contemporary silhouettes, refined craftsmanship, and streetwear influences, these brands embody a new generation of designers redefining the codes of Korean fashion. [Read more]
Moomin pop-up shop: hours, products... everything you need to know about the Paris pop-up store
It's a first! The Moomins are setting up shop in Paris for three weeks, moving into a pop-up store in the 2nd arrondissement. Address, hours, products... We’ve got the details on this exclusive pop-up dedicated to the beloved hero of the books by Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson. [Read more]
Céline Dion in Paris: T-shirts, vinyl records, macarons... a pop-up shop opens on Haussmann – reviews and photos
Céline Dion pops up at Haussmann before returning to the stage. From September 3 to October 5, 2026, Galeries Lafayette is dedicating a pop-up to her offering T-shirts, vinyl records, accessories, macarons and concert tickets up for grabs. [Read more]
Gashapon: a pop-up featuring 300 Japanese capsule machines (figurines and gadgets) opens in Paris
Attention, a new phenomenon is on the way. 300 gachapon machines are taking over a 150 m² pop-up on Rue de Rivoli, ready to dispense their surprise capsules. Nearly 3,000 items—manga figurines, mini gadgets, and pop culture trésors—await collectors. See you starting Saturday, April 4, 2026! [Read more]
At 19M, this free fashion exhibition unveils the secrets behind Maison Michel’s hats.
Behind a beret, a boater, or a capeline lie hours of work and skills handed down through generations. From September 23 to December 13, 2026, the 19M will host a free exhibition dedicated to Maison Michel, inviting the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of hatmaking. [Read more]
KHADI : a CANVAS, the free exhibition on Indian art and craftsmanship
Sponsored - KHADI : a CANVAS is an exhibition that probes the ongoing dialogue between khadi, art, and India's cultural heritage, weaving in the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Raja Ravi Varma. Don’t miss it—it's right in the heart of Paris, in the 7th arrondissement. Best of all, admission is free. [Read more]
Viktoriia Oreshko's free exhibition opens at Sisley in Paris — review and photos
In Paris, the Sisley headquarters will exceptionally open its doors to the public for a free exhibition from October 13 to November 13, 2026. Awarded the 7th Sisley x Beaux-Arts de Paris Prize for Young Creation, Viktoriia Oreshko presents Le Monde des Choses, an unveiling of previously unseen paintings shaped by her memories of Kyiv, everyday objects, and the memory of places. [Read more]
Parcours Bijoux 2026: Paris’s contemporary jewelry festival and its offbeat activities
Parcours Bijoux returns to Paris from October 1 to 31, 2026, with nearly 35 events spanning exhibitions, performances, talks and workshops. An edition that favors bold ideas over jewelry that’s too conventional. [Read more]
Palais Galliera: the fashion exhibition on the 19th-century revolution of the female wardrobe — our photos
At the Palais Galliera, the exhibition A Wardrobe of One’s Own: Dissident Femininities in the 19th Century reveals a little-known facet of women's fashion. From September 26, 2026 to February 14, 2027, more than 350 works trace how 19th‑century women appropriated the male wardrobe. An exhibition where clothing becomes a tool for emancipation and for reshaping identities. [Read more]
Rafael Pavarotti, Photographer: the fashion photography exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs — our photos
Fashion photography takes over the Musée des Arts Décoratifs with an exhibition devoted to Rafael Pavarotti. From October 2, 2026, to May 2, 2027, more than 200 color prints trace the Brazilian photographer's career for the first time in France and engage with the museum's photography collections. [Read more]
PENN & FASHION: the exhibition that traces 60 years of fashion through Irving Penn's lens — our photos
Irving Penn makes his mark at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie with PENN & FASHION, running from September 30, 2026 to January 17, 2027. Spanning more than six decades of images, the exhibition shows how his eye reshaped the rules of fashion photography, from Dior and Balenciaga to Issey Miyake, Chanel, and John Galliano. [Read more]
Look, 40 years of fashion at the museum: the Musée des Arts Décoratifs retrospective exhibition — our photos
At the Museum of Decorative Arts, the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Fashion is celebrated with "Look: 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum," a must-see fashion exhibition. Forty iconic ensembles take the runway in the nave's central space, surrounded by sketches, patterns, and embroidery, showcasing four decades of style and craftsmanship. [Read more]
All's in order: the offbeat exhibition that blends art and fashion at the Swedish Institute — our photos
This autumn, the Swedish Institute presents its collective sense of order, one of the cornerstones of Swedish culture. Visit until October 4, 2026 to discover this group exhibition, free and offbeat, blending art and fashion. [Read more]
Gianni Versace: The retrospective exhibition of the Italian fashion designer at the Maillol Museum — extended
Paris goes glam this summer with the "Gianni Versace Retrospective" at the Maillol Museum, running June 5 to October 31, 2026. Between baroque opulence and an overload of prints, the fashion retrospective promises color and extravagance, true to the legend. [Read more]
Fashion Week: A dress worn by Lady Gaga on display for free at a luxury Paris hotel — photos
Feathers, crystals and spectacular silhouettes are taking over a Paris luxury hotel. For Haute Couture Fashion Week, the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg is showcasing several fashion pieces worn by international stars, free of charge, until October 6, 2026. [Read more]
This fashion exhibition in Paris reveals the intimate Africa of a master couturier in 50 silhouettes.
Memories turned into silhouettes. From July 7, 2026 to January 4, 2027, the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation stages an exhibition that explores the deep ties between the designer and Africa, through around fifty creations and previously unseen photographs by Peter Beard. [Read more]
An exhibition of costumes designed by Christian Lacroix at the Château de Fontainebleau - reviews & photos
As part of the Festival of Art History, Fontainebleau Castle is hosting an exhibition of stage costumes designed by Christian Lacroix, inspired by Marie-Antoinette and her legendary sense of style... Open from June 5 to November 2, 2026. [Read more]
Amédée Couder, fabric designer: the exhibition behind the scenes of design at the Musée de la Toile de Jouy
The Toile de Jouy Museum pays tribute to 19th-century artist Amédée Couder, a pivotal textile designer. The exhibition runs from June 19, 2026 to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
Fashion in all its majesty: the Haute Couture exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs unfolds — our photos
The Decorative Arts Museum hosts Fashion in Majesty: Haute Couture and Tradition at the Thai court from May 13 to November 1, 2026. Through more than a hundred outfits, accessories, and textile pieces drawn from the royal family's collections, the exhibition shows how Queen Sirikit modernized Thai ceremonial dress while preserving its traditional codes, notably through her collaboration with Pierre Balmain and Maison Lesage. [Read more]
Medieval Fashion: an exhibition exploring medieval dress at the John the Fearless Tower
At the Tour Jean Sans Peur, medieval life unfolds in the exhibition "La mode au Moyen Âge," on view until March 7, 2027. As the last remaining relic of the Palais parisien des Ducs de Bourgogne, the venue provides a striking setting to explore medieval dress, from silhouettes and accessories to social codes, all enhanced by a rich program of activities and events tied to the exhibition. [Read more]
Weaving, embroidering, sublimating: fashion know-how on show at the heart of the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera invites you to explore the craftsmanship behind fashion in its latest exhibition, showcasing techniques of adornment—from embroidery to weaving—from December 13, 2025, to October 18, 2026. [Read more]
In short, here's your monthly guide to the latest fashion trends!
Dates and Opening Time
From October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026
