what is Fashion Week anyway?
And why wasn’t I there? The best-known fashion weeks take place twice a year, several months in advance of the season, in Paris, Milan, London and New York. Top fashion designers show their upcoming collections in runway shows during these weeks. When most people hear the term Fashion Week, they naturally assume that it is a big event for anyone and everyone in fashion retail. Surprisingly, though, instead it is a big event for the media and celebrities. Here’s a breakdown of who goes to fashion weeks around the world: If you’re young and new to the fashion industry, you can’t wait to see what Fashion Week is all about. Trust me I’ve been there! The glamour, the celebrities, and fantastic runway shows of unwearable clothes attract you. If you’re an editor of a fashion publication or a major newspaper, these events are a must-see and must-be-seen. Fashion reporters and editors from every state and Europe show up in droves to take notes of trends and to see what everyone else is wearing.
