September 5-12
When walking through the hallways at Langley, it is common to hear talk about last night's difficult Algebra homework or perhaps the upcoming Homecoming football game and dance. What's not so likely to be heard is gossip about Karlie Kloss's latest Instagram post or how beautiful the dresses in Zac Posen's new Spring/Summer 2014 line were.
So if it's not a huge point of interest for Saxons, you may find yourself wondering, "What's the big deal about New York Fashion Week anyways?"
New York Fashion Week, also known as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, is a week-long gathering of hundreds of designers showcasing their upcoming collections, sponsored by the prestigious German car manufacturer. Founded in 1943, originally called "Press Week", fashion week was created to promote fashion journalism in America during the war when French fashion was not easily accessible to Americans.
This exclusive invitation only event gives designers the opportunity to show their collections to a wide array of distinguished industry insiders, buyers, celebrities, VIP guests, and journalists. For some it is the first step into the international fashion industry, but for others it is a routine part of the job.
Take some time to explore the following websites. Browse through the photos of the new collections, peek at some videos of runway shows, skim some of the articles and decide for yourself...is it worth all the hype?
Vogue
Vogue UK
NewYorkFashionWeek.com
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Wall Street Journal- The New Style Influencers Are Digital
If social media is more your cup of tea, check out these popular trending topics:
#NYFW #MBFW #streetstyle #fashionweek #spring2014
