Fashion shows used to be for magazine editors and buyers. Now, fashion shows are for tastemakers, celebs, press, and the entourage. Mainstream America has been introduced to Fashion Week by way of Project Runway, the Devil Wears Prada, and Sex and the City. Everyone seems to know when "Fall fashion week" is and can recognize Anna Wintour
So, who puts on these fashion shows once they hit the international stage? There are plenty of fashion docs our there - my fav, "The Tents", shows behind the scenes glimpse into the production. Often times, fashion show producers also plan events in the "off season."
Famous from BravoTV, Kelly Cutrone is famous for her temper and her connections at her event firm, People's Revolution in New York. It's a one page web site with no portfolio that basically says "if you have to ask, you can't afford it." I heard her speak at a meeting planner live stream event, and she was very approachable, friendly, funny - and wise.
Yo Events in Paris - has done a 2007 Fendi fashion show on the Great Wall of China. Wow. The logistics of that blow my mind, and I would love to be a part of such a production. Check it out here.
Prada pays tribute to Costume Institute - I saw this exhibit in the Prada flagship store in NY, and I tried to take a pic but the guard said "NO!" So, I'm linking to it. This was in the retail store, the pics do not do it justice. It's a museum installation of mannequin paparazzi. Flashbulbs go off occasionally. It was soooo awesome, I wish I would have been sneakier with my camera!
and for my local friends - West 18th Street Fashion Show in Kansas City is not to be missed. !