On the Paris runways, collaborations no longer simply complement collections: they have become their very core. Conceived as long-term partnerships or emerging as unexpected surprises, they are shaping a new map of the trends to come.
Collaborations built to last
3. Paradis x PSG
The stars seem particularly well aligned for Emeric Tchatchoua. Recently named a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, the designer continues his dialogue with Paris Saint-Germain, riding high on the club’s Champions League triumph and the consecration of Ousmane Dembélé, now crowned Ballon d’Or winner. This fourth collaboration between the Parisian label and the club confirms a powerful bond. For the FW26 season, the jersey is adorned with 3.Paradis’ signature swallows, soaring around the Eiffel Tower against a darkened sky. Presented on the runway as a fashion piece and styled with tailored trousers, it further blurs the line between sportswear and the urban wardrobe.
Willy Chavarria x adidas
A long-standing collaboration, the union between Willy Chavarria and adidas feels particularly timely intersecting with the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, the designer’s country of origin. As an official sponsor of the tournament, adidas becomes a true platform for Chavarria’s expression. Far from a simple reinterpretation of the iconic 1986 Mexican jersey, the designer offers a holistic vision: reworked football boots, a ball tucked under the arm, baggy shorts emblazoned with the Mexican flag. The appearance of Marcelo on the runway completes this tribute to football culture.
Sacai x Levi’s + Sacai x A.P.C.
After paying tribute to James Dean last season, Sacai and Levi’s extend their dialogue around denim. This time, denim jackets emerge from beneath tailored suits, playing with surprise and layering effects. A rich proposition that stays true to the Japanese label’s hybrid DNA. In parallel, Sacai unveils a third collaboration with A.P.C., reworking motifs drawn from the French brand’s archives.
Junya Watanabe x New Balance
A new chapter in the collaboration between Junya Watanabe and New Balance was unveiled at the FW26 show. With an almost dandy-like spirit, the sneakers blend discreetly into the silhouettes, rendered in all-black. A minimalist approach, true to the Japanese designer’s conceptual rigor, in which the shoe merges with the overall look rather than asserting itself as a statement piece.
A breath of fresh air sweeping through the capital
CDG centered around footwear
Footwear has emerged as a central field of experimentation at Comme des Garçons. Rei Kawakubo continues her collaboration with Air Jordan through a first iteration of the Jordan 11, offered in radical, pared-back full white and full black versions. Like Sacai, Comme des Garçons used its runway show to unveil a collaboration with British label KIDSLOVEGAITE, as well as another with Asics revisiting the Gel-1130. A carefully balanced dialogue between commercially driven pairs and more experimental designs.
Kiko Kostadinov x Crocs
It is undoubtedly one of the season’s most unexpected collaborations. Long associated with Asics, Kiko Kostadinov opens a new chapter by teaming up with Crocs. The Bulgarian designer reworks the brand’s iconic sole, topping it with a leather upper reminiscent of a city shoe. The clog becomes almost unrecognizable, a bold, fully realized proposition that once again demonstrates Kostadinov’s ability to transform everyday objects into sharp, fashion-forward pieces.
Nahmias x Puma
As Puma ramps up its presence through events, reissues, and the launch of a platform sneaker, the German brand teams up with Californian label Nahmias. Spotted on the Paris runway, the collaboration arrives at a strategic moment, as the Marty Supreme phenomenon, popularized by Timothée Chalamet, continues to gain traction. An alliance clearly rooted in a strategy of cultural influence and visibility.
3. Paradis x UGG
A year after its collaboration with Blumarble, the iconic shearling boot brand UGG teams up with 3.Paradis. Known for its successful collaborations, UGG here gives free rein to a more fashion-forward interpretation: leather clogs, sometimes worn mismatched, elevated by a subtle platform.
This Paris Fashion Week confirms it: today, collaborations are no longer secondary. They shape our collective imagination and are already dictating what we’ll end up wearing next season.
