Strand 4: Fashion Centers Of The World Flashcards
New York city
Every major fashion house is found here. Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang, Marc Jacobs, Michael kors, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan
Fashion district is the largest in the _____. NY fashion week is held every ______ and September each year
World
February
Los Angeles
The west coast fashion center is known for its casual lifestyle, laid back threads, and social media influencers
Miami
Known for luxurious boutiques, designer stores galore, and it’s international center of commerce
Las vegas
A retail and trade shows center. Known for MAGIC and POOL trade shows.
Chicago
Known for the magnificent mile (Michigan Ave). Chicago does it’s own fashion show and showcases for many major fashion events
Paris
First fashion capital. Some of the biggest names in the industry are headquartered in Paris: Chanel, dior, Hermes, Vuitton, Yves st Laurent.
Haute couture was born in Paris
Which fashion capital has the grand finale of fashion weeks
Paris
Only the French chambre syndicale de la ______ _______ can bestow upon the title of coutuier
Haute couture
The French dress to impress and invest in high ____ fabrics
Quality
Milan Italy
Home to Armani, Versace, Prada, Valentino
Milan fashion week is held twice a year
Italian designers are known for leather goods (shoes) and luxury fabrics
London, England
London is known for its new, fresh and creative designers
London fashion week is a prominent fashion event
Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Jimmy choo, Manolo blahnik
Uptight and “proper” and punk
