The beauty of traveling is experiencing new cultures, including embracing new fashion trends and street style looks. While many nations honor traditions, others have built a name for themselves as trendsetters and rule breakers and home for Fashion Tourists.
Paris, London, New York, and Milan are famously known as the fashion capitals of the world, but there are many other cities that have a lot to offer in the style department. If you’re looking to update your bucket list now many countries are opening up to tourists again, check these out.
Paris for Fashion Historians
The city of light, the city of love, and THE fashion capital of the world? Some would say so. And, with some of the most prestigious designers in history-making Paris their home, it’s ideal for history buffs!
London for Fashion Risk Takers
Boasting six of 20 of the world’s leading style universities, London is the hub for emerging creative talent. Known for its quirky and eccentric street style, London is a great escape for anyone looking to support new designers.
New York for Shopping Mecca
New York is the birthplace of ‘fashion week’ and its biannual events remain some of the most esteemed events in the global fashion calendar. The Big Apple is also arguably the ultimate shopping city, making it a fashion lover’s dream.
Milan for Luxury Fashion Lovers
Milan has fashion and luxury woven into its culture. For example, the famous Via Monte Napoleone in Milan is considered to be one of the most expensive and prestigious streets in the world. A must for luxury shoppers! You can also find some more highlights of Milan in our guide here.
Tokyo for Street Style Tribes
Tokyo is truly unique, with many outlandish street styles defined by its diverse set of subcultures, such as punk, cosplay, Mori Kei, Lolita and Gyaru. And it’s also the world’s second-largest luxury market, beaten only by the U.S.
Berlin for Vintage Enthusiasts
As a creative hub, it’s no surprise that Berlin is a world leader in street style. Vintage shoppers will find mecca in Flohmarkt im Mauerpark , one of the best spots to snap up a pre-loved buy in Europe.
Los Angeles for Boho Bros
As the home of Hollywood, LA is buzzing with some of the most influential people in fashion. But, unlike its East Coast counterpart, it has a bohemian vibe, which has led to an emergence of smaller brands with sustainability at their heart.
Seoul for K-Pop Fans
Thanks to the recent “K-Wave” led by the rise of K-Pop, the South Korean retail scene has been booming. Seoul Fashion Week has also been expanding season on season, with tonnes of promising new talent popping up.
Amsterdam for Denim Devotees
Amsterdam style is about as relaxed as its residents, so it makes sense that it’s known as the denim capital of Europe. There are more denim labels per square metre than anywhere else.
Lagos for Bespoke Tailoring
Since the launch of Lagos Fashion Week in 2011, the city’s fashion industry has quickly grown to gain a reputation as Africa’s sartorial capital. It’s also a city of seamstresses and the residents love their clothing to be bespoke.
Melbourne for All Black Uniforms
Famous for their ‘all-black uniform’, Melbournians are well versed in mixing vintage finds, local labels and designer brands. Avid treasure hunters can discover great vintage finds on Sydney Road.
São Paulo for Adventurous Fashion Lovers
With style as exotic as its climate, São Paulo is home to the fifth-largest fashion week. The epicenter of Latin American’s fashion scene, a fantastic youth culture makes this the perfect getaway for the young and young at heart. Just remember to stay safe, and travel with a group if you can.
