Most of us know that Paris, London, New York, and Milan are the four main fashion capitals of the world.These urban landscapes are the muses of fashion designers around the world, and are the inspiration of both the famous names, and the up-and-coming. From Fashion Week frenzy to regular retail therapy, these cities are perfectly designed for a stylish shopping holiday.
The city of Paris is where you’ll find classic names Chanel, Hermes and Dior, some of the most famously chic designer brands in the industry. If you want a taste of this high-end fashion, look for Paris hotels around the 8th arrondissement. This is where the major department stores Printemp and Galleries Lafayette are located, as well as Rue Royale, a street known for designer fashion houses.
To get to the heart of famous designers like Versace, Armani and Gucci, Milan is the place to go. Milan is well-known for being the centre of Italy’s most fashionable scene, or the “alta moda” as the Italians refer to it. Stay at one of the Milan hotels in the region of Via Monte Napoleone and Via Manzoni, and have the big designer names just a stone’s throw away. Even if you don’t have the budget for top designers then you can still dress in true Italian style at the many department stores around the city, which offer affordable but still very fashionable clothing.
The eclectic and culture-clash fashion style of New York has seen it become known as the ultimate shopping destination. From Greenwich Village’s chic vintage stores to Fifth Avenue’s flagship stores, New York has it all. Book New York hotels near SoHo if you’re a vintage aficionado, or stick to your nearest designer flagship store for some early-morning browsing. Last year New York was even crowned the Fashion Capital of the World, proof that the city really has become the leader in the world of style.
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