Home of Couture: Paris

Issey Miyake, 2014 Spring Fashion Show in Paris

Legendary Japanese designer Issey Miyake, with company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, showcases in Paris.

Angular high-contrast inflated clothing calls forth none other than British designer, Gareth Pugh. With design house situated in London, his work is most often found at fashion shows in Paris.

Vivienne Westwood, S/S 2015 fashion show in Paris

Punk rock and SEX illuminates the career of Dame Vivienne Westwood, with her genre defining fashion house based in London but shows in Paris.

Paris, the home of couture and main city for fashion industry. It is where all designer's dreamland and eager to put their collection shows in Paris. Paris is also considered the most prominent as an indicator of success to come. One successful showing in Paris more often than not translates to a successful year to come for designing powerhouses new and established.

Resource:

http://www.refinery29.com/2013/06/49038/milan-fashion-week-young-designers

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/02/arts/international/the-figures-behind-the-catwalk.html

http://www.refinery29.com/2014/10/75609/most-influential-fashion-week

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