From 14 to 18 April 2026, Monte-Carlo Fashion Week will return to the Principality, reaffirming its role as an international platform dedicated to the future of fashion. Organised by the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode, the official event of the Principality of Monaco continues to bring together designers, brands and industry leaders committed to responsible creativity, technological research and sustainable innovation.
The 2026 edition will once again align closely with the mission of the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode, promoting contemporary fashion rooted in creativity, ethics and awareness. By giving space to emerging talents and forward-thinking brands, Monte-Carlo Fashion Week aims to support a more inclusive and sustainable vision for the industry, while addressing the environmental and social challenges shaping fashion today.
“This recognition confirms the solidity of the path we have undertaken and gives us further impetus. Receiving it in Monte-Carlo, a place I have been deeply attached to since childhood, makes it even more significant.”
- Leonardo Maria Del Vecchi, Chief Strategy Officer of EssilorLuxottica and President of Ray-Ban
“Monte-Carlo Fashion Week 2026 represents a meeting point between creativity, research, and responsibility,” said Federica Nardoni Spinetta, president and founder of Monte-Carlo Fashion Week and the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode. “With this award, we celebrate those who transform entrepreneurial vision into a concrete positive impact on society.”
A central moment of the week will be the presentation of the Monte-Carlo Fashion Week Award 2026 to Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, recognising his contribution to responsible innovation and global inclusion. Del Vecchio is currently Chief Strategy Officer of EssilorLuxottica, President of Ray-Ban, and President of the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Italy, where his work focuses on integrating industrial innovation with social responsibility and promoting universal access to good vision.
“This recognition confirms the solidity of the path we have undertaken and gives us further impetus,” Del Vecchio said. “Receiving it in Monte-Carlo, a place I have been deeply attached to since childhood, makes it even more significant. We will continue to put people, innovation, responsibility, and accessibility at the heart of our work.”
The official award ceremony will take place on Friday 17 April 2026 in Monte-Carlo, marking one of the key highlights of the fashion week. Through this recognition and its wider programme, Monte-Carlo Fashion Week 2026 continues to position Monaco as a space where fashion excellence, innovation and sustainability converge.
