FASHION CALENDAR

By Eva Fydrych

FASHION EVENTS - JANUARY 2013

'Tsavo' Volker Koch, Leather: Second Skin, LCF 2012 (Photo by Madame Peripetie) 

Fashion Studio Magazine selected the most interesting fashion and art events taking place in New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and Hong Kong in January 2013.

UAE

Dubai Shopping Festival

3 January - 3 February 2013

Photo courtesy of Dubai Shopping Festival

DUBAI - Dubai Shopping Festival 2013, the internationally acclaimed festival and one of the best shopping experiences in the world, will mark its 18th year with the upcoming edition. Between January 3 and February 3, the 32-day extravaganza will paint the city with a festive mood through its unique blend of shopping, winning and entertainment. 

Building on the huge success of its last year marketing campaign, DSF 2013 will again project Dubai at its Best as its marketing slogan, signifying that the vibrant emirate showcases the best across all its sectors and services during the festival, offering unparalleled experiences to visitors and residents alike.

In addition to the shopping and prizes, hundreds of events and activities await residents and visitors. From international concerts, musicals and shows, to sports, outdoor, and fashion events, Dubai Shopping Festival caters to every age segment. 

Source: Dubai Calendar

HONG KONG

Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter

14 - 17 January 2013

Qi Gong, Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza, January 2012 (Photo courtesy of HKTDC)

HONG KONG - Asias largest fashion event, HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter, will run concurrently with the glamorous HKTDC World Boutique, Hong Kong on 14-17 January 2013 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Together they present to the world the latest trends in the fashion industry, as well as offering a platform of business opportunities.

With a history of more than 40 years, Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter will again showing the newest collections, the hottest products and the latest designs to address to various needs of the fashion industry. The 44th edition will feature the debut Men in Style and Fashion Jewellery Feast zones to accommodate exhibitors and buyers marketing and sourcing pattern.

GERMANY

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin

15 - 18 January 2013

Minx by Eva Lutz Spring/Summer 2013 (@ Mercedes-Benz Fashion)

BERLIN - Germany's biggest fashion event, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin, will once again take place on Strasse des 17. Juni at the Brandenburg Gate between 15-18 January 2013. Over the course of four days thousands of people will attend shows, conduct interviews, and meet the media, retailers and fashion professionals. Events will take place both in the tents and at the various trade fairs and industry exhibitions strategically aligned together to further support Berlins prominence as one of the top fashion capitals worldwide.

NETHERLANDS

Amsterdam Fashion Week

18 - 27 January 2013

David Laport Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo by Peter Stigter)

AMSTERDAM - The winter edition of Amsterdam Fashion Week struts the streets from 18 to 27 January 2013. Taking place twice each year, this international fashion event not only brings together the cream of the international scene, but also reaches out to the general public with its DOWNTOWN programming.

View Spring/Summer 2013 highlights here

FRANCE

Who's Next Paris

19 - 22 January 2013

Photo courtesy of Who's Next

PARIS - Who's Next, Pret-Porter & Accessories tradeshow, welcomes buyers and trend hunters alike, who descend on Paris for the fashion collections. For the third year running, ARTS THREAD is exposing the work of young graduates from international fashion schools around the world including Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, Central Saint Martins, Parsons Paris, Royal College of Art, London College of Fashion / UAL, Hong Kong Design Institute, and Parsons The New School for Design.

Read an exclusive interview with Mr Boris Provost here

FRANCE

Paris Haute Couture Week

21 - 24 January 2013

Liu Wen at Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture Week SS 2011 Show (Getty Images)

PARIS - One of the fashion calendar's biggest events, the Haute Couture week sees a selected group of designers team up with the French capital's finest craftsworkers to produce sumptuous (and eye-wateringly priced) one-off outfits. Less a catalog and more a shop window for the design talents and technical skill of the houses involved, with Alexis Mabille and Maison Martin Margiela recently announced as the latest members of the elite club. The big news this year? Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci has declared that he will not be showing a collection this time around, despite having gained critical plaudits for his previous haute couture work. 

Source: Yahoo

ART EXHIBITIONS

Photo courtesy of the National Museum of China

Beijing - Esprit Dior

London - V&A Museum

London - Leather: Second Skin

London - Valentino: Master of Couture

New York - Daphne Guinness

New York - Fashion & Technology at FIT

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