Carolina Herrera has announced that it will present its Spring Summer 2026 collection in Madrid on Thursday the 18th of September 2025.
This marks the first time the fashion house will debut a main collection outside of New York Fashion Week, following previous destination shows for its Resort 2024 and 2025 collections in Rio de Janeiro and Mexico City, respectively.
The show will be led by Creative Director Wes Gordon, who spoke of his admiration for Madrid’s rich history, art, and culture. “Madrid has always been one of my favourite cities in the world,” he said. Gordon highlighted the city’s vibrant energy and distinct approach to beauty and joy, noting that it provides a full recharge of inspiration whenever he visits.
Celebrations will begin with an intimate dinner on the 17th of September, ahead of the runway event the following evening. Carolina Herrera plans to honour Madrid by collaborating with Spanish creatives and artisans, incorporating their craftsmanship into the collection as a tribute to the country’s artistic heritage.
This is not the House of Herrera’s first activation in Madrid. In 2023, as part of its Carolina Herrera for Women in the Arts initiative, the brand sponsored the “Maestras – Women Masters” exhibition at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. The exhibition featured over 100 works by artists such as Artemisia Gentileschi, Angelica Kauffmann, and Sonia Delaunay. Wes Gordon also served as a judge for Vogue España’s 2024 Fashion Fund.
While the brand will stage this special event in Madrid, it plans to return to the New York Fashion Week calendar in 2026. A private client preview event will also be hosted in New York ahead of the Madrid show.
