The most important time of the year is approaching… You could say it’s time for my people to meet, worship and praise all that is fashion. September great for many reasons… The leaves are beginning to change to the beautiful colors of amber, almond, sienna and tangerine. Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back at Starbacks. And Fashion Week starts in the two week of the month. And it’s all kicked off by Fashion’s Night Out kicks it all off. You swear it was some type of revival watching all the “believers” dressed to the nines ready to hear the “preacher” tell the good word according to Marc…Jacobs that is. But it’s not that simple. Though so much more goes into Fashion Week besides looking beautiful on the front row, being seen with the “right” people at the “it” show. The preparation for Fashion Week starts well before Fall. Most fashion houses start preparing their Fall collection in early Spring. You know the little sane “fashion forward” well it is always exactly several paces ahead of us comment fashion dwellers.
Now here’s a few fashion facts you may or may not know!
Fact #10
“Fashion Weeks” are as much about dictating clothing trends as they are about the latest in accessories: shoes, bags, jewelry, hats and make-up.
Fact #9
Some designers show at the same city year after year, while others hop among the Big Four.
Fact #8
The Big Four always take place in this order: New York, London, Milan and Paris.
Fact #7
Each of the Big Four is known for championing different styles – New York for sportswear; London for edgy, avant-garde design; Milan for its over-the-top yet stylish looks; and Paris for haute couture.
Fact #6
About 40 fashion weeks are held in different cities around the world every year. But the Big Four are in New York, London, Milan and Paris, and they are the most prestigious. Smaller fests are found in countries as far-flung as Croatia, Pakistan and Iran.
Fact #5
Each festival has more than 100 events, including runway shows, charity events, gala dinners and accessory showcases. The big designer names will show during the main week, while most smaller and mass labels will show before or after that.
Fact #4
Each of the Big Four holds two shows a year – the fall/winter collections from February and the spring/summer collections from September. The shows are timed ahead of the actual season so that buyers can place their orders and have them arrive at stores in time for the season. It also gives fashion magazines time to drum up breathless editorials to hail the arrival of the season’s must-have items.
Fact #3
New York Fashion Week is the oldest, having been inaugurated in 1943 by fashion publicist Elenor Lamber who wanted to give American designers a chance to showcase their works and to draw attention away from fashion-stalwart Paris. The newest of the four is London.
Fact #2
Fashion Weeks started out as trade-only events that were open to buyers and manufacturers. But over the years, they have become glamorous entertainment andmedia events, attracting celebrities to its hallowed front rows.
Fact #1!
Runway shows usually last from 15 to 20 minutes, although the waiting time for a show to start can run up to two hours – as was the case at the Marc Jacobs spring/summer 2008 show in New York last season.
Here are some of the local Fashion’s Night Out Events that will be taking place in the Atlanta area. Do come out and let the “church” say AMEN!
Ann Taylor | 3103 Peachtree Road | Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 264-0450
www.anntaylor.com
Fashion Group International, Atlanta | 3440 Peachtree Road NE | Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 812-7318
www.shopfashionisland.com
Neiman Marcus | 3393 Peachtree Road NE | Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 266-8200
www.neimanmarcus.com/fashionsnightout
Saks Fifth Avenue | 3440 Peachtree Road NE | Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 261-7234
www.saksfifthavenue.com
Sandpiper | 4300 Paces Ferry Road | Atlanta, GA 30339 | (770) 433-2989
www.shopsandpiper.com
True Religion Brand Jeans | 3393 Peachtree Road | Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 846-6355
http://www.truereligionbrandjeans.com
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