Fashion capital

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/fashion-capital

1. What is a fashion capital?
2. Why are cities like Paris, London, New York, and Milan called fashion capitals?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a fashion capital?A fashion capital is a city that has a big influence on international fashion. It has a history, famous design houses, new talent, and a strong network of makers and buyers.
2. Why are cities like Paris, London, New York, and Milan called fashion capitals?These cities have special histories and famous designers. They host big fashion shows and have strong traditions that set trends for the world.

Haute Couture: The creation of exclusive, custom-fitted high-end fashion, often involving intricate handwork and luxurious materials.
Ready-to-Wear (Prêt-à-Porter): Mass-produced fashion collections that are sold in finished condition, representing a more accessible segment of designer fashion.
Fashion Ecosystem: The interconnected network of designers, manufacturers, retailers, media, and consumers that drives the fashion industry within a city or region.