New York City: A Place for Fashion Addicts

If you are into fashion, you should consider a visit to New York city. Most people consider Milan or Paris the fashion hot spots. However, a recent study by the institute “The Global Language Monitor” has revealed that New York City not only has gained attractiveness among fashion lovers but has overtaken Europe’s cities with respect to the vividness of the fashion scene. 

If you are looking for high-end designer fashion in New York, you should visit Madison Avenue. Among the places-to-be there is "Barneys New York" (660 Madison Avenue). For those who can afford, the shop offers everything from Manolos to the $34,000 backpack “Alligator” from “The Row”. Madison Avenue also houses the flagship stores from Armani to Versace. 

Among the hotspots for smaller budgets are the stores Artist & Fleas (70 North 7th Street). Artists & Fleas offers a rotating selection of different vendors. The products range from local craftspeople and designer to pet accessories. Similarly interesting is Space Ninety 8 (98 North 6th Street). This multi-floor market sells moderately priced fashion and even houses a restaurant and a bar from chef IIan Hall. 

Not only the shopping facilities are truly compelling, but New York also convinces with the events that take place. The most well known event is the New York Fashion Week. The New York Fashion Week is two times a year: In February and January. During this event,  international fashion collections are shown to buyers, the press, and the public. The New York Fashion Week consists of a number of branded events, such as the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York and the MADE Fashion Week. The event is held in a number of locations, but only invited visitors can access it.