What is the fashion capital of the world?

For 2015, Paris bumped New York from the number one spot to become the world's top fashion capital. This is not surprising. read more

A fashion capital assumes leadership role in clothing and design. In addition, fashion capitals usually have a broad mix of business, artistic, entertainment, cultural and leisure activities and are internationally recognised for having a unique and strong identity. read more

And now, Milan is home to over 12,000 fashion companies, 800 showrooms, and 6,000 stores, including top brands like Armani, Prada, Valentino, and Versace. The city also hosts Milan Fashion Week, one of the most important fashion events in the world. read more

Milan has been both high and low in GLM’s survey, but in 2015, this fashion capital climbed from number 12 to number six. Not surprising. The city hosts one of the largest fashion weeks in the world—Milan Fashion Week, and only the most elite members of the fashion industry attend. read more