Monte-Carlo Fashion Week returns to the Principality from April 14 to 18, 2026, reaffirming its role as a global crossroads where fashion, innovation, and social consciousness converge. Set against Monaco’s singular backdrop, the official fashion event of the Principality continues to shape an evolving dialogue around creativity guided by ethics, technological research, and cultural responsibility.
Organized under the vision of the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode, the 2026 edition places responsible creativity at its core, spotlighting designers and leaders who are redefining the fashion system through sustainability, inclusivity, and forward-thinking governance. Monte-Carlo Fashion Week has steadily positioned itself as an incubator for contemporary fashion that responds to the realities of the present while anticipating the needs of the future.
At the heart of this upcoming edition is the Monte-Carlo Fashion Week Award 2026, which will be presented to Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio in recognition of his commitment to innovation aligned with social impact. As Chief Strategy Officer of EssilorLuxottica, President of Ray-Ban, and President of the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Italy, Del Vecchio has played a pivotal role in advancing industrial progress while prioritizing accessibility and global inclusion, particularly in the field of vision care.
The award reflects Monte-Carlo Fashion Week’s broader mission to honor leadership that translates entrepreneurial vision into tangible benefits for society. Del Vecchio’s work bridges technology, responsibility, and modern corporate culture, reinforcing the idea that luxury and ethics can coexist through purposeful action.
Federica Nardoni Spinetta, President and Founder of Monte-Carlo Fashion Week and the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode, describes the 2026 edition as a meeting point where creativity, research, and responsibility align. Her vision continues to guide the platform toward a fashion ecosystem that values awareness as highly as aesthetics, and innovation as a tool for meaningful change.
For Del Vecchio, receiving the award in Monte-Carlo carries a deeply personal resonance, rooted in a lifelong connection to the Principality. The recognition underscores a journey defined by people-centered leadership and a commitment to making innovation accessible on a global scale.
The official awards ceremony will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026, during Monte-Carlo Fashion Week, marking one of the most anticipated moments of the week. As the industry gathers in Monaco, the event once again sets the tone for a future where fashion serves as a catalyst for responsible progress, cultural dialogue, and enduring impact.
