There are four cities which dominate the fashion industry in terms of influence, those being London, Paris, New York and Milan. These cities are home fashion influencers as well as some of the biggest fashion shows and fashion magazines in the world. If you are a fashion orientated girl who likes to keep up with the latest fashion trends then stay tuned to find out how you can visit this fashion capitals in style.
New York
New York is the birth place of many fashion designers such as Calvin Klein, Betsey Johnson and Donna Karan as well as the chosen headquarters for brands such as Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and Kenneth Cole. New York is well known for having a large number of fashion schools which is how some of these iconic fashion designers came to be. Out of all of the fashion capitals, New York has the most fashion showrooms at 5000 and hold the most fashion events and markets at 75 a year.
If you are attending these events as a wannabe fashionista or as a fashion professional, we have a watch from a brand which has recently come back into the front lines of fashion: Tommy Hilfiger. Their Blake timepiece, modelled by brand ambassador Gigi Hadid, is a good accessory if your fashion is bold and orientated around street style. The colour of this watch is iconic to the brands identity in a navy blue.
Paris
Paris is where most of the professional models are found, the city is well known for fashion houses such as Chanel, Hermes and Louis Vuitton. Paris is best known for its fashion week which is arguably the most pivotal point of the month of fashion. Just like New York, Paris also has a variety of opportunities for fashionista’s both amateur or professional.
Thomas Sabo are well known for their intricate designs, their attention to detail means that they can provide watches which are unique to the market because of their style. This timepiece is from Thomas Sabo’s Glam and Soul Karma collection. The main feature of this model is the three of love which takes centre stage on the dial. The beauty of this watch is that it is also two tone which means it will go with more than one outfit-an essential for fashionista’s with different colours of jewellery.
London
London has been a fashion capital since the elizabethan era, still today at London fashion events and fashion week do we see the oversized collars and ruffs on the runway. Surprisingly, the London fashion industry makes over 800,000 jobs for upcoming and experienced fashionista’s in the form of magazines, stylists, models and more. It is home to some of the biggest fashion labels such as Burberry, Vivian Westwood and Alexander McQueen.
London has a style which is classic yet refined. The watch we have chosen for a fashion trip to London is Raymond Veil’s Shine Women’s Watch. One of the most important elements of a fashion orientated wardrobe is for accessories having the capability to adapt and this watch does just that with its interchangeable strap, one in stainless steel and one in a black satin. This means that the watch can adapt to your outfit, suitable for more than one occasion.
Milan
Since the middle ages the Italian city of Milan has always been a powerhouse creating robes, dresses shoes and more. Today, Milan is home to over 12,000 fashion companies and 6000 stores for brands such as Versace, Prada and Armani. If you are a model looking to broaden your international modelling career then Milan fashion week is a great place to broaden your horizons.
For a statement fashion piece to go to some of the most important fashion events in the world we have picked out Movado’s Bold Midsoze Luxe Watch. This watch is surely one to catch the eye with the crystal dial which glitters when it’s touched by light. Movado are an iconic luxury brand, easily distinguished by the dot at the 12 o’clock mark, so if you fancy making a statement with a hint of luxury then this is the piece for you and your fashion wardrobe.
All of the watches mentioned in this blog are currently in stock and can be found on our website. If you have any questions then you can get in contact via our website, via phone on 01926298499 or alternatively if you are local to the west midlands then you can visit our local watch shop which is based on the Kenilworth high street, happy shopping.