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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

HISTORY- • New York’s first ever fashion week was called Press week and was held in 1943. Press week was held in New York due to complications made by WWII. Since Fashion insiders couldn’t get to Paris to see the French fashions, they decided to hold fashion week in New York. The fashion week was a success and as a result American fashions are now recognized in magazines such as Vogue.

WHEN IS FASHION WEEK? • Fashion week is held in New York in the months of February and September each year. • The September fashion week for this year will be held September 5 th through the 13 th. WHO ATTENDS? • Designers such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Alexander Mc. Queen, Christian Dior, Saint Laurent, Valentino, Celine, Tom Ford, Stella Mc. Cartney, and many others. • Celebrities such as Lady Gaga or Beyoncé Knowles are the kind of people who get invited to New York Fashion Week.

VIDEO LINK TO LOUIS VUITTON SPRING FASHION SHOW • http: //videos. nymag. com/video/Louis-Vuitton-Spring-2013 Colle#c=PH 159 K 2 RF 35 JQM 73&t=Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 Collection

OFFICIAL SPONSORS • The official sponsors for the New York fashion week are companies like Mercedes-Benz and many others. HOW TO ATTEND • To attend the New York fashion week you either have to be invited, win a contest through a fashion magazine, or attend an expo.

TRENDS IN DESIGNERS • Alexander Mc. Queen seems to prefer wild prints, odd hats, and exceptionally large poofy dresses. • Valentino uses a lot of neutral colors and simple shapes in his designs. • Louis Vuitton seems to like checker patterns, a lot, and the use of straight edges in his garments. • In comparison to the clothing that I or my friends may wear, these designers go for much bolder looks that can’t always be functional in everyday life.