the fashion industry

THE ORIGIN OF THE PARIS FASHION WEEK

THE ORIGIN OF THE PARIS FASHION WEEK

Paris is often regarded as the global capital of fashion due to its abundance of haute couture, bustling ateliers, and exquisite taste. It has earned its renown thanks to a specific representation of history and sophistication. “The history of Paris fashion blends irrevocably into myth and folklore,” writes fashion researcher Valerie Steele in the book Paris: Capital of Fashion.