Comments on: what makes a fashion capital?

By: final fashion » public splendour – why fashion needs an audience

final fashion » public splendour – why fashion needs an audience — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:09:11 +0000

[...] long time ago, I wondered why cities like Toronto weren’t major fashion players, and now that I’ve been away for [...]

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 07 May 2009 02:33:23 +0000

James,

As you can see at the top this was published in 2006 when I was younger and slightly more precocious/pretentious fashion student. I’m not surprised if my old theories are half-cracked, inaccurate and not current.

By: JamesJoo

JamesJoo — Thu, 07 May 2009 01:57:22 +0000

When was this list published? London is the capital of the world, not New York.

And considering the fact that London is now the financial capital of the world, it’s the centre of money too – not to mention power and prestige now.

So according to this list, there is no reason why New York should be considered fashion capital.

By: David

David — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:41:39 +0000

Iqaluit, Nunavut could be a fashion capital, due to its speacialization in seal skin clothes and beautiful landscape.

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:23:17 +0000

guys, bognor regis is the fashion capital of the world! i mean come on!

By: final fashion » the case for the fashion non-capital

final fashion » the case for the fashion non-capital — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:37:24 +0000

[...] So it’s obvious – despite pretensions, Toronto is not even close to being an international fashion capital. It’s not a tragedy, either. [...]

By: Isabel

Isabel — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:40:34 +0000

Yeah, Toronto’s not near large enough to wrangle for the title of “fashion capital”. Montreal and Vancouver anre very fashionable as well but I can’t see Canada ever being taken seriously in “the biz” until we shake off the beaver pelt stigma. I’m personally quite content with being the fashion incubator/experiment where new and interesting ideas are being tested. :)

By: Sara Noemi

Sara Noemi — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:23:52 +0000

Fascinating analysis. I agree that Hong Kong must be next. Their importing/exporting business is so powerful. It’s one of the city’s best advantages.

By: andrea

andrea — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:19:32 +0000

Good point about raising the iusse of money, notice that the capitals all have very high standard of living? If you think NY is expensive, don’t get me started on how expensive London is. You’re right that Toronto is no where near the size for a fashion market place like NY (also account for the brain drain too). Can’t help but laugh at the faux riche here in Toronto. WTF?

By: irene

irene — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:07:50 +0000

Haha! I knew you had something in mind… I can’t wait to read it!