Monte-Carlo Fashion Week 2026 to Spotlight Sustainable Innovation, Honouring Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio

Monte-Carlo Fashion Week (MCFW) will return to the Principality from 14 to 18 April 2026, once again positioning Monaco as a key international stage for sustainable and innovative luxury fashion.

Organised by the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode, the event will bring together designers, investors, industry leaders and creative entrepreneurs to discuss the future of responsible fashion production, circularity and ethical innovation. The initiative reflects Monaco’s growing role as a hub for environmentally-conscious luxury business.

Federica Nardoni Spinetta, President and Founder of Monte-Carlo Fashion Week, has consistently championed the event as a place where creativity and sustainability meet strategic business thinking — values that continue to shape Monaco’s fashion ecosystem.

Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio to Receive Monte-Carlo Fashion Week Award 2026

The Monte-Carlo Fashion Week Award 2026 will be presented to Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, in recognition of his leadership within the global fashion and eyewear industry, and his commitment to social responsibility and innovation.

Del Vecchio currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer of EssilorLuxottica and Chairman of Ray-Ban, and also heads the Italian operations of the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, an organisation working to improve worldwide access to vision care.

The award ceremony will take place on Friday, 17 April 2026, during the official Monte-Carlo Fashion Week celebrations. Del Vecchio has expressed his strong personal ties to Monaco, making the recognition particularly meaningful.

Why Monte-Carlo Fashion Week Matters for Monaco

Beyond the runway, Monte-Carlo Fashion Week strengthens Monaco’s international positioning as a destination for:

• sustainable luxury business development

• investment in responsible innovation

• cultural and creative industry growth

• tourism linked to high-profile events

For residents, professionals and international visitors, the event reinforces Monaco’s role as a forward-thinking centre for global luxury, industry dialogue and sustainability-led growth.

A Platform for the Future of Fashion

Across five days of events, talks, presentations and networking, Monte-Carlo Fashion Week 2026 will explore themes including:

• eco-design and material innovation

• ethical manufacturing

• corporate responsibility

• the economic value of sustainable fashion

With leading industry figures gathering in the Principality, Monaco continues to strengthen its reputation as a European capital for luxury, culture and sustainable business leadership.