What is the official French federation that schedules Paris Fashion Week?

The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode officially schedules Paris Fashion Week.

The federation is France’s principal professional organization for fashion houses, designers and haute couture. It coordinates official calendars for haute couture, women’s ready-to-wear and men’s fashion in Paris.

Its current name was adopted in 2017, when the former Fédération française de la couture, du prêt-à-porter des couturiers et des créateurs de mode was renamed. The change reflected the organization’s broader role across couture and contemporary fashion.

The federation is not the same as an individual fashion house or a single runway venue. Its calendars identify the official shows and presentations, while brands may also stage independent events around the same period.