New York Fashion Week
Fashion designers display their latest collections to
influential buyers and writers
by
Mark Hughes
What Is Fashion Week?
New York
Fashion Week is an event that takes place twice a year, including one week
at Bryant Park in Manhattan. Fashion Week
is full of shows and events that allow fashion designers to display their latest
collections to influential buyers and writers.
Buyers and Writers?
Buyers are very
knowledgeable about the fashion industry
and attend the shows to buy designs that they hope will sell well in their
retail stores. Writers are the eyes and ears of the public and write about
their reactions to the collections in magazines, newspapers, and
websites.
When and Where?
February and
September are when New York Fashion Week occurs. Fashion collections for the fall are shown in
February, while September heralds the upcoming fashions for
spring.
For the event, large tents are erected in Bryant Park. Each
tent is huge, up to 12,000 square feet, and houses multiple venues. They are
air-conditioned spaces that boast a complete runway, seating for attendees,
backstage areas, music, and lighting. Music and lighting are key components
to the shows. Designers set the mood by choosing music and lighting to
complement and help tell the story of their collections.
Anything Else?
Fashion week was formed in 1993
by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. In addition to New York, there are major fashion weeks in Milan, Paris, and London.
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