Paris has been promoted as the global capital for women’s fashion since the 17^th century. France has a well-established fabric industry that works in perfect harmony with its fashion designers. Several Parisian designers, like Christian Dior, Givenchy, and Pierre Cardin, are world-renowned.

Milan, the financial capital of Italy, is also recognized as a fashion hub. The city emerged as a center for fashion in the 1980s. Milan is home to some of the most respected names in the fashion industry, including Giorgio Armani, Versace, Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, and Roberto Cavalli.

New York is the fashion capital of America. However, the fashion scene in New York depended on European trends, especially Paris, until the 19th Century. In the latter part of the 20^th Century, New York came into its own.

London, with its world-famous fashion streets, like Carnaby Street, Notting Hill, and Bond Street, is a major influence of fashion trends. Famous designers from London include Burberry, Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, and Stella McCartney.

Tokyo comes close, but is not officially considered to be a fashion capital yet. Other cities which are emerging as fashion hotspots include Los Angeles, Sydney, Dubai, Barcelona, Cape Town, Sao Paulo, and Istanbul.