Fashion Capitals fashion capital A location which is

Fashion Capitals

fashion capital • A location which is influential in fashion and in which fashion is important.

London, England Paris, France New York Milan, Italy Tokyo, Japan

New York, New York

• American fashion design is dominated by a clean-cut casual style reflecting the sporty, health conscious life styles of many Americans. • The city is notorious for its trendsetters, some are celebrities • a huge cultural hot spot that interests people from around the world • best public relations firms and the wealthiest social elite • Known for designing career wear for women

Famous Designers Calvin Klein Ralph Lauren Liz Claiborne Michael Kors Donna Karen Tommy Hilfiger Oscar De La Renta Bill Blass Tom Ford

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London, England

• The British fashion scene is known for unconventional clothes • London appeals to a young market of teenagers • Known for street style; punk rockers and daring youthful looks • London is known for young and creative designers • London invented the slogan t shirt

• • • Famous Designers Bodymap Joe Casely-Hayford Caroline Charles Nick Coleman Paul Costelloe Ghost Pam Hogg Betty Jackson Bruce Oldfield Ednia Ronay Vivienne Westwood

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Paris, France

• French fashion is chic and stylish • Paris is the home of famous couture houses • The houses stage exclusive fashion shows in their own salons. • Parisian style is sophisticated, skillfully cut, and accessories are understated and smart. • Paris is known to have the most fashionable women in the world

Famous Paris Designers • • • Balencia Co. Co Chanel Chloe Christian Dior Givenchy Karl Lagerfield Yves Saint Laurent Valenciaga And many more….

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Milan, Italy

• Italian fashions have a reputation for casual elegance and luxury. • Italian Designs are tailored and well made • Italian designs are known for being safe and not taking risks. • Italians are known to be perfect right down to their footwear. • Italian Fashion is well known for producing some of the best high end clothing out there and it is guaranteed to impress people when you walk around decked out in Italian Fashion.

Famous Italian Designers • • • Giorgio Armani Fendi Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Miuccia Prada Gianni and Donatella Versace Mario Valentino • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ys. Ls__Q 0 Z j 8

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Tokyo, Japan

• The Japanese “look” is loose and apparently unstructured. • Fabrics are rich in texture. • known for layered looks and highly original knitwear. • Japanese designers are masters of draping and cutting. • Japan is the newest fashion capital

Famous Japanese Designers • Yohji Yamamoto –Y 3 • Rei Kawakubo • Issey Miyake

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