Paris Fashion Week: 12 emerging designers to watch

Twelve emerging designers from around the world showed in Paris last week with Global Fashion Collective.

Global Fashion Collective, the savvy fashion producer that brings emerging designers from around the world to the runways of top Fashion Weeks, continues to surprise and inspire with the creativity on show.

Aiming to help new brands to gain global recognition and access new markets, GFC operates a showcase in Tokyo, New York, London, Milan and Paris during each city’s Fashion Weeks. Their shows last week at Paris Fashion Week featured twelve carefully selected designers including Boutique June (Japan), Ay Lelum (Canada), Recep Demiray x Hatun Tekstil (Turkey), Tracy Couture (Vietnam), Brilleska (Venezuela), A-Jane (Malaysia), Maki Fashion Design Studio (Ukraine), Nolo (Mexico), Vaneum (Japan), Elsa Fairy (Ukraine/USA), Shino (Japan), Tess Mann Atelier (USA).

From wearable art inspired by experimental music to haute couture from a former FBI agent, here were some of the standout collections on the Global Fashion Collective Runway in Paris.

A-Jane (Malaysia)

Every look in Alice Jane Chang’s latest collection “Sound Edge” is a wearable work of art. As a classically trained musician who transitioned from music to fashion design with the launch of her first collection in 2017, experimental music continues to inform her designs. She describes fashion as “wearable musical composition.” Her designs, in monochrome, are sculptural and intriguing, with felt cutouts and ropes, asymmetrical shapes, sharp tailoring and futuristic silhouettes. Sustainability is clearly key, with the use of natural fibers and zero-waste techniques, in a brilliant collection that emphasizes longevity and innovation.

Boutique June (Japan)

The Spring/Summer 2026 collection, “Light and Shadow” from this Japanese ready-to-wear brand uses textured Hota-ori fabric, dyed with traditional calligraphy ink and beautiful Urushi-lacquered buttons. The traditional Japanese fabric has been produced for almost eight centuries and is known for its ultra soft texture and breathability, ideal for a warm summer day. Fluid silhouettes in a palette of greys wafted down the Paris runway and will be available through the online boutique.

Maki Fashion Design Studio (Ukraine)

Makar Tsypan was a costume designer for music videos, independent films and Ukrainian show business before launching his clothing brand in 2015. The brand has been ambitious from the start, with its headquarters in Kyiv and ateliers in Rivne, Khmelnytskyi and Kharkiv. As a result, Maki is able to train young creatives, preserve artisanal techniques, and invest in in-house production. This business model ensured resilience during periods of disruption, including the challenges brought by the Russian invasion, enabling the brand to adapt and sustain production. The brand uses recycled fabrics and in addition to its ready-to-wear line, creates customised garments for army veterans.

Tess Mann Atelier (USA)

Haute couture featuring intricate beading, embroidered roses and dramatic dresses with trains might not be what you’d expect from a designer who is an ex-FBI field agent. Following shows at New York and Milan fashion weeks, one of the standout collections on the Paris runway this month was Tess Mann’s “Le Jardin,” a couture collection inspired by the legendary Gardens of Versailles. Baroque elegance is blended with a modern edge in gowns made from silk organza brocade, with hand-beaded florals, ostrich feather sleeves and gold lamé linings. With hundreds of hours of meticulous handwork, the collection reflects both impressive craftsmanship and the house’s commitment to sustainable couture. Standout looks were a pale pink tiered dress and a layered silk gown in a stunning peacock design.

Nolo (Mexico)

Self-taught streetwear designer Luis Gustavo Corrales began altering his clothes at the age of 10 and today creates unique pieces directly on fabric—like a freestyle creation with no limits. Based in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, he began by creating custom pieces for local professional actors, dancers and musicians from the urban scene. Since 2017, the Mexican designer has created unique and limited edition pieces for men, women and children.

Recep Demiray x Hatun Tekstil (Turkey)

This haute couture brand certainly had the wow factor on the catwalk with an 18-piece collection that included glittering gowns and special occasion wear. Standout looks included a black and gold art deco gown and an elegant black gown with beading and a full skirt.

The next edition of Global Fashion Collective will be during New York Fashion Week, February 2026.

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