Compare and Contrast essay
Maria Gutierrez
Professor M. Kondwani
ENG1010 UC
January 29, 2014
New York City Fashion week Vs. Paris Fashion Week New York City and Paris are two of the most popular cities in the whole world; they are known for their food, lifestyle, architecture, and even their people. However above all these two cities are basically synonymous with fashion, and are also known as the biggest capitals of fashion. The twice-yearly event of fashion week has become a major asset to the fashion industry. This event causes people to gather from all parts of the world to simply find out what’s coming next. While NYC and Paris fashion weeks are both known for being the top destinations for those in the fashion industry. They differ greatly in their traditions, the trends they bring out, and the designers that show in their collections. Fashion Week has become an essential part of the industry itself, and is essential to the cities economy of which they take place. The fashion capital of Paris has been around ever since the beginning of the concept of fashion came to be. However that being said Paris fashion week is much newer but its traditions are not. The official concept of fashion week didn’t come to Paris until it was created in New York City. Nevertheless the idea of having designers present their latest collections to the press and publicists caught on quickly. Before having proper fashion shows designers in Paris such as Coco Chanel and Christian Dior displayed their collections in salons. This brought along the tradition of having aristocratic clients, which later became more of socialites, celebrities, and fashion magazine editors attend the front lines of these fashion shows in fashion week. In fashion month Paris also hosts what is called Haute Couture week. This event is known for being stricter on who they allow attend the shows, and more focused on what is being presented. Parisians’ take their fashion week traditions very seriously they do not allow any
Professor M. Kondwani
ENG1010 UC
January 29, 2014
New York City Fashion week Vs. Paris Fashion Week New York City and Paris are two of the most popular cities in the whole world; they are known for their food, lifestyle, architecture, and even their people. However above all these two cities are basically synonymous with fashion, and are also known as the biggest capitals of fashion. The twice-yearly event of fashion week has become a major asset to the fashion industry. This event causes people to gather from all parts of the world to simply find out what’s coming next. While NYC and Paris fashion weeks are both known for being the top destinations for those in the fashion industry. They differ greatly in their traditions, the trends they bring out, and the designers that show in their collections. Fashion Week has become an essential part of the industry itself, and is essential to the cities economy of which they take place. The fashion capital of Paris has been around ever since the beginning of the concept of fashion came to be. However that being said Paris fashion week is much newer but its traditions are not. The official concept of fashion week didn’t come to Paris until it was created in New York City. Nevertheless the idea of having designers present their latest collections to the press and publicists caught on quickly. Before having proper fashion shows designers in Paris such as Coco Chanel and Christian Dior displayed their collections in salons. This brought along the tradition of having aristocratic clients, which later became more of socialites, celebrities, and fashion magazine editors attend the front lines of these fashion shows in fashion week. In fashion month Paris also hosts what is called Haute Couture week. This event is known for being stricter on who they allow attend the shows, and more focused on what is being presented. Parisians’ take their fashion week traditions very seriously they do not allow any