For clothing designers, PR pros, bloggers, influencers, and everyone who’s anyone in the fashion industry, the month of September is like Christmas in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. From managing a hectic schedule packed with shows and parties to running around town with camera in hand –regardless of the city– the goal is the same: to get a “first look†at the latest fashion trends before they hit the stores next season.
As far as the style goes, each city has its own unique flair. New York is known for casual and edgy sportswear. Paris for its understated elegance and haute couture, London for its edgy and avant-garde design, and Milan for its over-the-top, yet tailored to perfection style.
Check out a snapshot of the top 4 fashion week events happening around the world.
New York
September 12 – 17
Although the main fashion events have moved from Lincoln Center to two new locations in Midtown and Soho, there are many fashion events happening around the city. “Everything evolves. It’s the law of motion. New York Fashion Week is no exception,†Steven Kolb, chief executive officer of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
“New York Fashion Week is bigger than just the 60 shows at Lincoln Center. In total, there are almost 350 shows,†Mr. Kolb says. “The strength of New York Fashion Week moving forward should be built in creating a unified group of shows under New York Fashion Week that reflects the vitality of the industry and the city.â€
New York fashion week is home to fashion designers, Derek Lam, Kevan Hall, Patrick Kelly, Tracy Reese, Maxwell Osborne, and Jessie Adore.
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London
September 18 — 22
Following NYFW, London Fashion Week is set to take place in a new central location: Brewer Street car park in Soho. According to Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Capital, “The new and exciting venue has already been dubbed as Brewer Street’s ‘Fashion Park’ and will offer freedom and flexibility to designers who will be able to transform the show space to reflect their own aesthetics and identity.”
London is home to fashion designers, Alexander McQueen, Ozwald Boateng, Burberry and Stella McCartney, to name a few.
Milan
September 23 — 29
Beyond watching models strut down the runways, Vogue Fashion’s Night Out should not be missed. According to Vogue;Â founded in 2009, Vogue Fashion’s Night Out aims to celebrate fashion and boost the economy of the sector, and offers the opportunity to actively participate in charity projects. Over six hundred stores are expected to remain open until 12.30 a.m. and cocktail parties and DJ sets are planned.
Milan is home to fashion designers Gucci, Stella Jean, Giorgio Armani, Valentino Garavani, and Gianni Versace.
Paris
September 30 — October 7
Most Paris runway shows are held at the Carrousel du Louvre, but beyond sitting front row and rubbing elbows with some of the most famous people in fashion and entertainment; such as Kanye West and Sarah Jessica Parker, the parties, museums and insane street style should not be missed.
Paris is home to fashion designers Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Céline and Lanvin.
Beyond the ‘Big 4,’ Fashion Week events also take place in Africa, Australia, Berlin, Istanbul, and many other cities. To learn more visit MB Fashion Week.com.