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The World's Best Fashion Events

By Mark Walters


Nothing speaks fashion like New York, London, Paris, and Milan. These cities host the top four powerhouse fashion weeks in the world. If you know anything about fashion, then you know this is where you will find the top designers, models, and buyers.

The world's debut of an organized fashion week, was held in New York City, in 1943. Twice a year, in February and September designers swarm to New York to showcase their creations. Their latest showing consisted of Adam Lippes and his conception of fur lined military jackets, corresponding with slouching ankle boots. Fun, flirty skirts and dresses which flowed over the thigh, was unveiled by Zac Posen. Once again, Lela Rose produced the most realistic and wearable designs of the show.

Another one of the major shows is London fashion week. This fashion week first made its appearance in 1984, and is also held semi-annually in February and September. The latest show featured the politically motivated Vivienne Westwood, who sent her first model down the runway with Guantanamo-orange underclothing, making the statement, "Fair Trial My Arse". Christopher Kane, a relative newcomer, who is already known as "Wonder Boy", enjoyed his fourth London fashion week, with a collection of feminine pieces and held true to being a romantic at heart.

Another inspiration and mega-power is Paris fashion week, which is held semi-annually, with spring and summer, as well as fall and winter shows held each year. This year, Dries Van Noten sent a mix of military influences of embroidered gold military-like braiding, belted trench coats, bandleader jackets, raised collars of military-style shirts, and full-leg trousers that bring to mind naval uniforms of a past era. Louis Vuitton's focal point was on cut and structure, with square-shouldered, double-breasted jackets, knit cardigans with belts, puffer vests, and a feather-filled jacket that formed the body like armor.

Established in 1958, Milan fashion week is owned by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, which is a non-profit organization. This past show was the debut of The Brothers Caten, with their collection of the girly eyelet trimmed dress, harmonizing with the masculine tuxedo designed dress. The 70's was the inspiration for Anna Molinari, just as it was for other designers. Her collection consisted of animal prints, permeated with girly shades of pinks, ice blues, and peaches.

The top four fashion weeks typically set the standard and inspiration for items you will find in most clothing stores each year. Even the extreme pieces which are sometimes only worn during fashion week, will inspire wearable creations for the vast majority of people who want to wear a current, trendy outfit, but in a more subtle and suitable manner.




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