A vibrant moment of exchange, vision, and international collaboration.

Intercoiffure France, led by its President Sylvie Grammatico, held a press conference at the Intercoiffure House of Nations on April 14, 2026. The objective was clear: to provide an update on key activities, share recent initiatives, and enjoy a privileged moment with invited press and partners.

The event gathered a curated selection of media representatives and industry partners, including Eric Tiffaillas/Wella France, Bérénice Claude and Catherine du Villard/Estetica France, Eve Laborderie/Brunette Coiffure, Brice Thiron/L'Éclaireur des Coiffeurs, Aurélien Doly/Takara Belmont France, Elodie Gallet de Santerre/GDS Design, Laurence Blais/Hairtrends, Gérard and Pierrette Charbert/Jacques Seban, Jonathan Garcia/Ikosoft, Mickael Charrier/CNEC, reflecting the strong interest and engagement of the professional press around Intercoiffure France’s initiatives.

The French agenda remains particularly dynamic, highlighted by the annual Soirée Blanche de la Coiffure, taking place in Saint-Tropez on July 5. This year’s edition will welcome an exceptional international line-up on stage, including Thierry Bordenave (Men’s Artistic Director, Intercoiffure France), Miguel Estelrich (Artistic Director, Intercoiffure Latin America Region), Joakim Roos (Chairman, Intercoiffure World Academy), Linda Schuster (Artistic Director, Intercoiffure Sweden), and Alexis Ferrer (Spain).

For the fourth consecutive year, Sylvie Grammatico will also bring members together for a European weekend. Following Porto, Barcelona, and Rome, the next destination is Berlin, from October 18–21, 2026. The full programme and registration platform will be revealed soon.

Visit: www.intercoiffurefrance.com

 

Intercoiffure Mondial, represented by Sabine Cotta (Office Manager) and Karine Morgado (Marketing Coordinator), presented highlights of the upcoming global event The Hair Show Must Go On!, with a special focus on the artistic teams not to be missed on September 12 at the iconic Cirque d’Hiver.

On stage: Fondation Guillaume Super Stars, Creative Capsule winners, Intercoiffure Nordic Region, Intercoiffure France, and Education for Life.

The exclusive pre-event on September 11, hosted by L’Oréal Professionnel at Le Visionnaire (on a first-come, first-served basis), also drew strong interest.

The programme continues on September 13 with a dedicated technical and business day, welcoming international teams to inspire and share expertise: Fondation Guillaume, Creative Capsule, Hair & Artistry, and Hair & Makeup for Bridal, hosted by Intercoiffure Sri Lanka. Intercoiffure Mondial partners will also take the stage to present concrete solutions to enhance services and increase ROI.

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More information here (in French)

More than a magazine. A reflection of who we are.

The first months of 2026 brought us closer. Closer to our partners. Closer to each other. Closer to what we want to build, together.

From North to South. From East to West. Ideas were shared. Projects were born. Inspiration flowed.

Looking for inspiration? 📖 We have what you need!

This edition is not just content. It is what makes Intercoiffure unique.

We are pleased to officially launch the new Intercoiffure Global Hair Competition: Creative Capsule.

Creative Capsule is a global artistic platform designed to reflect the diversity, craftsmanship and editorial excellence of our Sections and Regions. With one clear ambition: celebrating cultural identity while strengthening our collective image.

More than a competition, Creative Capsule is a strategic creative initiative. It celebrates the highest level of craftsmanship across cut, colour and styling, challenging participating teams to create refined, inspiring and editorial looks that represent their region’s unique creative DNA.

Every Region. Every culture. One global identity.

The competition is open exclusively to Intercoiffure Sections and Regions. Individual applications are not permitted.

📆 Key dates

• Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 – 11:59 pm CET
• Winners’ Announcement: May 25, 2026
• Live Performance – The Hair Show Must Go On!: September 12, 2026 – Paris
• International Workshop – Business Forum: September 13, 2026 – Paris

The winning work will be showcased on stage during the Intercoiffure Mondial Event in Paris, offering international visibility and recognition. Participation is mandatory.

The full competition presentation and official documentation are available in our Secure Space.

👉 Members are invited to 🔗 log in and discover all details.

Fashion as Cultural Dialogue

January marks the return of Paris Fashion Week, once again positioning the city not merely as a fashion capital, but as a global cultural forum. More than a succession of runway shows, Paris Fashion Week continues to function as a space where heritage, innovation, emotion and identity intersect ; a dialogue between past and future, craftsmanship and modernity, artistry and commerce.

In a world moving at an accelerated pace, the Winter 2026/27 and Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026 seasons offered a collective pause. Designers used Paris not to shout louder, but to speak with intention, through setting, music, symbolism and material choices.

For creative professionals, these moments go far beyond clothing. They shape the way image, silhouette, texture and attitude are perceived globally, values deeply connected to hair, make-up and the art of personal expression.

 

 

Louis Vuitton Men: Designing for Permanence

At the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Pharrell Williams, Creative Director of Louis Vuitton Men, presented his sixth collection on January 20, delivering a statement rooted in durability rather than immediacy.

Described by Williams as a collection “designed to last rather than disappear,” the show focused on functionality, know-how and human needs — a deliberate shift away from fleeting trends. The scenography reinforced this intention: a custom-designed glass structure, the “Drophaus,” surrounded by a bucolic garden, became the emotional core of the presentation.

Music played a central role in shaping the experience. An orchestra, accompanied by The Voices of Fire gospel choir, elevated the show into an immersive, almost spiritual moment. Models moved around and within the structure, blurring boundaries between architecture, fashion and performance.

This presentation highlighted a growing movement within luxury: creating with longevity in mind, both aesthetically and culturally.

📎 Video:
https://youtu.be/3VSghNTL_pY

📎 Louis Vuitton:
https://fr.louisvuitton.com/fra-fr/magazine/articles/men-fall-winter-2026-show

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Jacquemus: Humility, Heritage and Sensual Memory

As the closing act of Paris Men’s Fashion Week, Simon Porte Jacquemus offered one of the most emotionally charged presentations of the season.

Staged inside the Picasso Museum, in the heart of the Marais, the show paid tribute to Paloma Picasso, blending personal memory, artistic heritage and contemporary relevance. The collection overflowed with references to Pablo Picasso, Paloma Picasso herself, and iconic elements of the Jacquemus universe.

Rather than relying on spectacle, Jacquemus made the deliberate choice to strip the garments of all artifice. Marked by humility, the collection echoed the designer’s origins and creative journey — a return to essentials that felt both intimate and confident.

The most striking moment came in the final look: a meticulous reinterpretation of a 1973 Helmut Newton photograph featuring Paloma Picasso. Recreated in every detail, the gesture was sensual, powerful and deeply symbolic — questioning femininity while reaffirming a recurring theme within the house’s identity.

The men’s wardrobe, intentionally uneven yet daring, explored playful colour palettes and inventive takes on the tuxedo. This experimental spirit reflects a tangible evolution: Jacquemus confirmed that men’s ready-to-wear now equals women’s in commercial weight, driven by the success of trousers, shirts and tailoring.

This balance between emotion, heritage and business maturity defines Jacquemus today — and signals a broader shift in how authenticity translates into success.

📎 Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4MXmKB4qkM

📎 Jacquemus:
https://www.jacquemus.com/fw26/lepalmier

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Chanel Haute Couture: A Dreamlike Continuity

On January 27, under the glass roof of the Grand Palais, Chanel unveiled its first Haute Couture collection by Matthieu Blazy — a moment rich in symbolism and continuity.

Set within a dreamlike forest of willow trees and mushrooms, bathed in the soft glow of dawn, the Spring/Summer 2026 collection unfolded like a waking dream. Ethereal silhouettes floated through the space, reinforcing Chanel’s long-standing pursuit of lightness and movement.

Blazy reaffirmed the central role of haute couture within the house, stating:
“Haute couture is the very essence of Chanel — it is its foundation and its fullest expression.”

The show paid subtle homage to Gabrielle Chanel, who began her career as a milliner and presented her first couture collection in 1915. More than a century later, this heritage was reinterpreted through 54 couture silhouettes, delicate yet precise.

Iconic symbols appeared throughout the collection — a love letter, a N°5 bottle, a red lipstick — hidden in pockets, embroidered into linings, woven into chains or reimagined through airy versions of the house’s most emblematic bag. These discreet gestures transformed heritage into intimate storytelling.

📎 Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5QhKDc5V4Y

📎 Chanel:
https://www.chanel.com/fr/haute-couture/printemps-ete-2026/

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Paris as a Global Creative Crossroads

Beyond individual collections, Paris Fashion Week reaffirmed its role as a global meeting point — where fashion converses with architecture, music, art and memory.

For hairdressers, make-up artists and creative leaders, these shows offer more than visual references. They reflect how identity, emotion and craftsmanship are expressed in today’s world — and how creativity gains strength when rooted in meaning.

Fashion, like beauty, does not exist in isolation. It absorbs cultural signals, translates societal moods and shapes how individuals present themselves to the world.

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Official calendars and publications

📎 Paris Fashion Week – Men Autumn/Winter 2026–27:
https://www.fhcm.paris/fr/paris-fashion-week/collections

📎 Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026:
https://www.fhcm.paris/fr/haute-couture-week/calendar

📎 Sources:
https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/jacquemus-pays-tribute-to-paloma-picasso/
https://www.lofficiel.com/fashion-week/chez-jacquemus-elegance-sculpturale-et-nostalgie-eighties
https://numero.com/mode/fashion-week/chanel-matthieu-blazy-fait-rever-la-haute-couture/
https://www.franceinfo.fr/culture/mode/fashion-week/

📎 Vogue analysis:
https://www.vogue.com/article/paris-fashion-week-mens-fall-winter-2026-and-couture-cheat-sheet

The Fondation Guillaume has opened its World Photo Competition, inviting juniors from licensed countries to express their vision.

The prize: a pass to the Paris 2026 event.

This initiative reflects Intercoiffure’s long-standing commitment to education, transmission and the future of the profession. It is a way for you as an Intercoiffure member to show your staff the opportunities are offered to them while choosing an Intercoiffure salon to work at.

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