The birth of "fashion shows"
The Ehrich Brothers store in New York is believed to have staged the first fashion show in 1903, while the first true Fashion Week (Fashion Week) as a public event was held in New York in 1943 to promote local fashion during World War II.
Development of Fashion Shows Early 20th Century:
- The idea of fashion shows, with models demonstrating collections live, was adopted by shops and department stores beginning in 1903.
- In New York in 1903: The "Ehrich Brothers" store staged what is believed to be the first fashion show in America, a concept that department stores and boutiques began to replicate.
- The Birth of Fashion Week: The event that transformed fashion shows into a structured and internationally publicized initiative was the first Fashion Week, held in New York in 1943.
The Importance of the Florence Fashion Show in 1951
- Giorgini's Initiative: In 1951, entrepreneur Giovanni Battista Giorgini organized the first fashion show in Florence that would launch Italian fashion worldwide.
- The Success of Made in Italy: This fashion show, held in Oltrarno, marked the birth of "Made in Italy" and captured international attention for Italian fashion, overtaking Paris.