New York Fashion Week
- Home of the original Fashion Week, which was founded in 1943
- The first of the “big four” Fashion Weeks held every February and September
- Outgrew “the tents” of Manhattan’s Bryant Park and moved to the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts in 2010
London Fashion Week
- Founded in 1984
- Organized by the British Fashion Council
- Immediately follows New York Fashion Week
- Held in Somerset House
- First major show to live stream the event
- Introduced men’s collections in 2012
- With more than 5,000 press and buyers in attendance, exceeds coverage of most major news and worldwide sports events
Milan Fashion Week
- Founded in 1958
- Organized by the National Chamber for Italian Fashion
- Immediately follows London Fashion Week
- Exhibiting designers have included luxury Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Versace and Prada
Paris Fashion Week
- Founded in 1973
- Organized by the French Fashion Federation
- Hosts the finale of the “big four” Fashion Weeks
- Held in Carrousel du Louvre
- Showcases the major designers’ collections, including top French designers Chanel, Givenchy and Christian Dior
- Previews haute couture, which is only allowed to be shown in Paris, earlier in the year and exhibits ready-to-wear collections during Fashion Week
Miami Fashion Week
- Founded in 1989; discontinued in 1998 and restored in 2005
- Traditionally held in July before the “big four” however, this year it will be held in April
- Highlights trends in swimwear fashion
- Promotes international swimwear brands from all parts of the world