The appointments of the Milan fashion week
Italy is famous and appreciated all over the world for its fashion. In particular, Milan is the world capital of the sector and it is here that twice a year the fashion weeks presenting the following season’s collections are held. The women’s fashion week dedicated to next year summer season takes place from September 18th to 24th 2018. Italian Traditions will explain what this is all about and where to go to experience it to the full. We will also present the connected events and the fashion shows of the different collections.
What is the Milan Fashion Week?
The women’s fashion week is the week dedicated to the presentation of the women’s collections for the spring-summer season 2019. The first edition took place in 1958. The Milanese appointment is one of the four most important events taking place in the world and dedicated to this sector. The organization is carried out by the National Chamber of Italian fashion. During the days of the event there are 60 fashion shows, 80 presentations and 44 related events. Here the most important designers in the world present their future collections.
Where is it held?
The Women’s Fashion Week in Milan takes place at the Fashion Hub located in the Cavallerizze space, inside the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology. The choice of this location was favored by an important intervention of architectural recovery and urban redevelopment of the city of Milan. In this space the fashion shows will be presented in a designated area. There will also be a press room and a space dedicated to the collections of emerging brands presented at the Fashion Hub Market. The event this year is in its seventh edition.
The main events
Fashion week is not just about fashion shows. In fact, there are many events and meetings that take place throughout this period. Those organized by the various fashion magazines in particular, are very interesting. In these related events, brands can present their future collections within their flagship stores, or in specific locations chosen for the occasion. These are much more accessible than the fashion shows. Do not miss the many parties organized by fashion houses or by operators in the sector that take place in many areas of the city.
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The fashion shows
The fashion week in Milan is mainly all about the fashion shows. In fact, there are many which are presented one after the other during the various days. We suggest consulting the complete and updated program on the website of the event . Some of the most important fashion houses hold shows inside their own spaces. These are:
- Gucci
- Giorgio Armani
- Prada
- Marni.
Apart from all the important names of the Made in Italy such as Armani, Dolce and Gabbana, Versace and Roberto Cavalli, the collections of young designers will also appear on the catwalk, the last one, by Atsushi Nakashima, will close the week.
Italian fashion is recognized all over the world as a symbol of style and elegance. Milan is one of the world capitals of the sector and every year hosts the presentation of the new collections. If you want to know more about one of the most important designers of all time we recommend reading this article. Now that you have all the necessary information you just have to go and attend this unmissable appointment.
