World Fashion Capitals: Paris, Milan, London, New York

Major Fashion Capitals

No single definitive center, but four cities dominate:

Paris

Often called the fashion capital. Houses: Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton. Hosts Paris Fashion Week.

Milan

Luxury & craftsmanship focus. Houses: Gucci, Prada, Versace. Hosts Milan Fashion Week.

London

Creative, eclectic, avant-garde. Houses: Burberry, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen. Hosts London Fashion Week.

New York City

Global influence, diverse, pop-culture impact. Houses: Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs. Hosts New York Fashion Week.

Other notable hubs: Tokyo, Shanghai, Los Angeles.