Monte-Carlo, December 16, 2025 — Monte-Carlo Fashion Week will return from 14 to 18 April 2026, reaffirming its position as a leading international platform dedicated to the future of fashion. Deeply rooted in the unique identity of the Principality, the 2026 edition places Monte-Carlo fashion at the center of global conversations around responsible creativity, cutting-edge technologies, and social impact.
As an official event of the Principality of Monaco, Monte-Carlo Fashion Week (MCFW) continues to offer designers, brands and industry leaders a distinctive space to explore new visions of fashion—where aesthetics meet research, sustainability and innovation.
Faithful to the mission of the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode, the 2026 edition champions contemporary fashion driven by ethics, creativity and awareness, while giving voice to a new generation of talents committed to building a more inclusive and sustainable industry.
“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. “This award honors those who transform entrepreneurial vision into concrete, positive impact on society.”
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio Honored for Responsible Innovation
A highlight of the 2026 edition will be the presentation of the Monte-Carlo Fashion Week Award 2026 to Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, Chief Strategy Officer of EssilorLuxottica, President of Ray-Ban, and President of the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Italy.
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is recognized for a leadership approach that seamlessly combines industrial innovation, social responsibility and modern governance, while actively promoting universal access to good vision worldwide. His work exemplifies how global enterprises can align performance with purpose, creating lasting societal value.
“This recognition,” commented Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, “confirms the relevance of the path we have chosen and gives us renewed momentum. Receiving it in Monte-Carlo—a place I have been deeply attached to since childhood—makes it even more meaningful. We will continue to place people, innovation, responsibility and accessibility at the heart of everything we do.”
A Ceremony at the Heart of Monte-Carlo Fashion Week
The official award ceremony will take place on Friday, 17 April 2026, in Monte-Carlo, as part of the Fashion Week’s central program. The event will bring together institutional figures, designers, industry leaders and international media, further reinforcing Monaco’s role as a hub for forward-thinking luxury and responsible fashion.
With its focus on innovation, ethics and social consciousness, Monte-Carlo Fashion Week 2026 once again positions itself as a key reference point for shaping the fashion industry of tomorrow—where elegance meets purpose, and creativity drives meaningful change.
