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The Big Four Fashion Weeks are the most authoritative and significant event in the fashion world.
The first fashion week-like event in the world was held in New York in 1943. It was organized for the press to support designers who had a hard time during those years, and was called "Press Week". That is why the succession of fashion weeks starts in New York. It is followed by London Fashion Week, then Milan Fashion Week and the most important fashion week in Paris.
Chanel
Max Mara
At Big Four presentations and shows, prêt-a-porter clothes are presented - ready-to-wear, designed for mass production. This is also where the trends for the next season are set. The Big Four weeks are organized twice a year: in February and September on predetermined dates.
Valentino
Couture Fashion Week - Haute Couture is sewing art at the highest level. Couture clothes are made by hand, according to individual measurements. Each such outfit is unique, and will forever go down in the history of fashion. Stars shine in couture dresses on red carpets. Making such dresses is an indicator of the brand's status.
Chanel
Not every designer or even fashion house has the honor to be called a couture house. This title is awarded by the Haute Couture Syndicate. For this purpose, you need to obtain a special license, have at least 20 employees and present 50 handmade products twice a year.
Schiaparelli
The haute couture syndicate also regulates haute couture week, which is held only in Paris. In 2023, it was held from January 23 to 26, and from July 3 to 6.
January Couture Week 2023 had a real wow effect. It was remembered for the frighteningly realistic animal heads and golden masks by Schiaparelli, the upside-down dresses by Victor&Rolf and the riot of color by Valentino.
Schiaparelli
Schiaparelli
Viktor&Rolf
Valentino
Alexander Mcqueen
Men's fashion weeks, similar to women's fashion weeks, are held in the capitals of the Big Four. Brands also show their pret-a-porter ranges for men by season. However, the order and schedule are special. For example, in January 2023, men's collections have already been shown in Milan and Paris, and New York and London Men's Fashion Weeks took place simultaneously with women's in February.
Milan FW
Men's fashion weeks for the Fall/Winter 2023/2024 season:
Fashion Weeks for Men Spring-Summer 2024:
The 2023 Milan men's shows were memorable for 3/4 sleeve jackets from suit brand Zegna, sharp collars from Prada, one-shoulder sweaters from Fendi and leather mini-dresses from JW Anderson.
Zegna
Fendi
JW Anderson
Paris Men's Week left memories of Saint Laurent's beveled bow blouses, Loewe's metallized jackets and Dior's lily-of-the-valley sweaters.
Saint Laurent
Loewe
Dior
Molly Goddard
Bridal fashion shows are traditionally held in New York in April and October and are called Bridal Fashion Week. Famous fashion houses along with young designers set trends in bridal fashion. What dresses are relevant in the next season: puffy or shapely, with a hem or without, what should be the shoulder line - brides learn here.
Antonio Marras
Simone Rocha
The spring Bridal Fashion Week shows take place in New York in April. Fall Bridal Fashion Week takes place in October.
Cicilie Bahnsen
Independent bridal fashion weeks are held in many major cities around the world. The annual Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week is recognized as the most prestigious event in the wedding industry.
Casablanca
Ester Manas
The 2023 Barcelona Fashion Week shows take place from April 19 to 22, with more than 30 wedding dress designers participating.
Erdem
Ermanno Scervino
Rosie Assoulin
The industry's first ever AI Fashion Week was held in New York City for 2 days - April 20 and 21, 2023. Collections created by artificial intelligence - various neural networks were demonstrated. The clothing collections are virtual - generated by AI. The organizers promised that real clothes would be sewn from the winners' collections.
The 2023 beach fashion week - Miami Swim Week took place from July 5 to 10. It is a long-awaited and the biggest event for the swimwear and beachwear industry. Thanks to the shows in Miami, the world will know what styles of swimwear will be relevant in the new season.
Oh Polly
Luli Fama
Miami Swim Fashion Week started in 2002 when several manufacturing brands decided to hold swimsuit shows. Since then, it has been held annually in mid-July and attracts thousands of spectators.
Oh Polly
Monica Hansen
Alongside the Big Four weeks, almost every country has its own fashion week. Here, both local designers and brands, as well as invited ones, showcase their products. The largest and most important fashion shows are held in Tokyo, Berlin, Copenhagen, Rio de Janeiro, Moscow, Istanbul, Dubai, Shanghai and Mumbai.
Odeeh
Berlin FW
How do you get to fashion week?
The Big Four Fashion Weeks are closed events for industry representatives: press, buyers and celebrities. There are no free tickets available, and entry is usually by invitation. However, there are also open shows, where anyone can buy a ticket. This can be done through online services.
Milan
How much do tickets to the shows cost?
Ticket prices can vary depending on the location and prestige of the event. A ticket for a show of novice designers will cost from $50 to $100, for larger presentations you will have to pay from $500 to $1000.
Thome Browne
Finally, tickets for fashion shows of world famous fashion houses start from $1000. It is considered a great luck to buy a ticket to such an event, because usually they are closed to the public.
How do fashion weeks work?
Usually shows are held in exhibition halls specially equipped with a stage and seats for spectators. Modern designers have begun to choose unusual places to show their collections: abandoned factories, stadiums, circuses.
Isabel Marant
Cynthia Rowley
Models walk down the catwalk under the flashes of cameras. Lights and music are an important part of the fashion show. At the end of the show, all the models and the designer who created the collection take to the catwalk. After the show, parties are organized, which can be attended by invitation.
Do designers get invited to the shows?
Of course they are invited, it all depends on the promotion of the brand and the level of the event. It should also be noted that participation in the shows is paid, the price is also influenced by the format in which the brand will be presented: on the catwalk or as a stand in the showroom. In any case, it is an ideal opportunity for young designers to make themselves known, to make useful acquaintances with buyers and journalists.
JW Anderson
Gucci
Az Factori
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