Fashion Week is one of the most high-profile events in the industry, and it is always an honour to attend or participate in some capacity. In this feature, we explain what Fashion Week is for those who may be unfamiliar and explore the cultural impact it has on the fashion world. We also recap some of CHARLES & KEITH's most memorable and eventful Fashion Week highlights from recent years.


A Quick Introduction to Fashion Week

What Is Fashion Week?

Fashion Week is a high-profile global event held twice a year in the world's major fashion capitals. It brings together leading designers to showcase their upcoming collections through runway shows and presentations, setting the tone for the trends and styles that will define the next season.

Major Fashion Weeks & Their Schedules

Paris, Milan, New York and London are widely recognised as the "Big Four" of Fashion Week. Each city has its own identity, which means that its Fashion Week differs slightly from the others in cultural focus, aesthetic and commercial intent. Paris is the heart of haute couture and Milan celebrates craftsmanship. New York leads with commerce and wearability, while London is known for creativity and experimentation.

In recent years, smaller, niche Fashion Weeks in cities like Copenhagen and Tokyo have also emerged, garnering intentional attention and becoming events to watch closely.

Fashion Week usually takes place biannually, aligned with the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter fashion seasons. It typically occurs in February and September, with collections always shown for the upcoming season. For example, although September falls within the Fall/Winter season, designers will showcase what will be on the racks for Spring/Summer in the following year.

Who Attends Fashion Week?

As Fashion Week is still largely an industry-only affair, its attendees are typically fashion insiders such as editors, retail buyers, journalists, celebrities and influencers. However, most Fashion Weeks also feature public events and independent showcases that are open to all, with tickets available for purchase.


CHARLES & KEITH's Fashion Week Highlights

Fashion Week 2026

CHARLES & KEITH for Yuhan Ao and Chet Lo at London Fashion Week AW26

CHARLES & KEITH's shoes at Yuhan Ao's and Chet Lo's AW26 London Fashion Week presentations.

Designers Yuhan Ao and Chet Lo handpicked our pointed-toe pumps, Mary Jane flats and knee-high boots to complement the pieces showcased at their London Fashion Week AW26 presentations.

See how our shoes were styled at London Fashion Week 2026.

Fashion Week 2025

CHARLES & KEITH's Britton Shoulder Bag Took Over London and Paris Fashion Week

Britton shoulder bag on the streets of London and Paris Fashion Week.

The effortlessly chic Britton shoulder bag was the accessory of choice for the fashion crowd at London and Paris Fashion Week SS26.

Follow its journey through the style capitals.

Fashion Week 2024

The Street Style Set in CHARLES & KEITH at New York Fashion Week SS25

Street style featuring CHARLES & KEITH at New York Fashion Week SS25.

Beyond the runway, the fashion crowd took to the streets of New York City for SS25 Fashion Week in their best street-style looks, accessorising with CHARLES & KEITH to put the perfect finishing touches on their cutting-edge ensembles.

Take outfit inspiration from the trendsetters spotted at New York Fashion Week 2025.

CHARLES & KEITH Made Multiple Runway Appearances at Spring/Summer 2025 Fashion Weeks

CHARLES & KEITH at SS25 Fashion Week.

It was an eventful season for CHARLES & KEITH, with our designs making multiple runway appearances at New York and London Fashion Weeks — featured in the SS25 presentations of designer brands including Grace Ling, Kate Barton, Bad Binch TONGTONG, PH5 and Chet Lo.

Explore all the runway looks and appearances for SS25.

CHARLES & KEITH Was the Official Footwear Brand for THIRD FORM at Australian Fashion Week Resort 2025

CHARLES & KEITH at THIRD FORM Resort 2025.

Marking our first collaboration as the official footwear partner for THIRD FORM, the contemporary womenswear label, Australian Fashion Week Resort 2025 was an experience to remember. Beyond the runway, we also hosted an intimate supper club alongside SIDE-NOTE magazine and friends of the brand to celebrate the occasion.

Relive the highlights from Australian Fashion Week with us.

CHARLES & KEITH for PH5 and Chet Lo at the Fall/Winter 2024 Fashion Week

CHARLES & KEITH at the PH5 presentation.

CHARLES & KEITH made its mark across multiple fashion capitals during the Fall/Winter 2024 Fashion Week season. Our accessories were featured on the runways of PH5 in New York and Chet Lo in London, making a striking impression.

See how our shoes were styled at two of the industry's most anticipated showcases.

Fashion Week 2023

Spotted On and Off the Runway at Australian Fashion Week 2023

CHARLES & KEITH shoes and bags spotted at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week.

CHARLES & KEITH made its Australian Fashion Week debut in 2023, supporting the runway presentations of designers Michael Lo Sordo and Gail Sorranda. Beyond the catwalk, our statement bags and shoes were also spotted on the stylish guests attending the shows.

Check out more highlights from our first-ever Australian Fashion Week.

CHARLES & KEITH for Chet Lo at London Fashion Week Fall 2023

CHARLES & KEITH boots spotted at Chet Lo's Fall Winter 2023 presentation at London Fashion Week.

Our statement shoes, including the Lucile calf boots and Corinth blade-heel boots in black, perfectly complemented Chet Lo's signature knits under his dark "Bioluminescence" seasonal theme. Off the catwalk, our Petra shoulder bag was spotted on the front-row crowd.

Go behind the scenes and get an exclusive insider's look at the Chet Lo showcase.

Fashion Week 2022

Attending Paris Fashion Week with Kat Collings

Kat Collings with the Gabine shoulder bag at Paris Fashion Week.

Who What Wear Editor-in-Chief Kat Collings gives us a fascinating look at Paris Fashion Week through the eyes of a fashion insider. From style tips and show highlights to her favourite shopping spots in the city, she takes us along for the ride with her favourite CHARLES & KEITH pieces by her side.

Get a glimpse into a fashion editor's Fashion Week schedule.

The Lula Collection Spotted at Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023

The Lula patent handbag and boots spotted on the streets of New York City and Milan during Fashion Week.

The street style set in New York and Milan made a strong case for our Lula patent buckled bag and Lula patent chunky calf boots, incorporating the statement-making pieces into their standout Fashion Week looks for Spring/Summer 2023.

Discover and be inspired by the striking street-style ensembles from New York and Milan Fashion Week.

CHARLES & KEITH's Debut Appearance at Metaverse Fashion Week 2022

CHARLES & KEITH's virtual pop up at Decentraland.

Making our debut at the world's first-ever Metaverse Fashion Week, we offered a digital pop-up experience in Decentraland. Visitors could dress their avatars in our exclusive cyber wearables, including virtual iterations of the iconic Koa shoulder bag and Alex thong sandals from the Spring 2022 collection.

Explore our first-ever virtual pop-up in Decentraland.


We hope you enjoyed exploring some of the standout Fashion Week highlights over the years with us as much as we enjoyed compiling them. There's even more to come, so keep an eye on this page for the latest updates.

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