New York

Sure, maybe you don’t live on fashion trends, but you must know it’s Fashion Week. Why else would everyone you pass on the street be looking like they just stepped off the page of a fashion magazine?

So just for a moment, step back and take a deep breath. We will not entertain you with our best glamor fashion glitz reviews and schedules – hey, there are websites that do a fab job of that already. If you doubt us, check out live fashion shows at http://nyfw.com.

We are for democracy and feel there is space for everyone in the fashion world. For example, take a gander at NYPOST. We couldn’t have said it better “And along with the editors, buyers, models, makeup artists and celebrities who descend upon the city comes the usual litany of gripes from jaded fashionistas: There are too many C-listers and Instagram stars, the schedule is too chaotic.

Ralph Lauren is showing in Bedford, NY (gasp), Joseph Altuzarra and Thom Browne have left for Paris (double gasp), Narciso Rodriguez isn’t even bothering with a runway (We can’t even start on this…)”.

While the socialites and fashionistas were scrambling for the latest trends, we stopped by the Paragon Sports Warehouse sale. While it may not be the hippest venue in NYC, check out our post on our experience.

Keep in mind that once the Fashion Week concludes, the fabulous Sample Season starts – so get your chic on and get ready to realize your wildest fashion dreams.

Our pick for this week is Maiyet + Eberjey Sample Sale, because I sleep (and sometimes write these articles) in their comfy pajamas.

What do you think of when you hear the word “Miami”? Endless sunny beaches, a vibrant nightlife, parties galore, and enormous fun, right? We agree, and this August will expand our coverage to what industry-insiders are calling “the next fashion city”.

And we’re not alone in our fascination with Miami. Naeem Khan, Kate Middleton‘s and Michelle Obama‘s fashion designer, has moved his headquarters to the Magic City. But the fun doesn’t stop there…consider:

1) Miami’s Amazing Fashion History

We consider Miami’s burgeoning status as a fashion mecca a reboot. Just twenty years ago Miami led the country in garment manufacturing and specialized in risqué (at the time) swimwear.

2) Fashion Gurus are Moving to Miami

Rene Ruiz, a world-class dress and evening gown designer, caught the Miami fashion fever 30 years ago. The synergy between Khan and Ruiz will be as sizzling hot as the Miami beaches!

3) Fashion Education in Miami

Super-chic swimsuits, lingerie, oh-so-cute dresses, and stunning evening gowns are all being designed and shipped out of Miami. And it’s not an accident – Miami Dade is launching the Miami Fashion Institute, where aspiring designers will learn what it takes to be a cutting-edge designer.

4) The Design District

Miami is also home to Dacra, a creative real estate company that is infusing the design district with a unique blend of design, art, and architecture. And it’s working – Dior, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Cartier and Tom Ford have claimed their spot in the Design District.

It’s a fact: there is a lot of ex-New Yorkers living in Los Angeles. Sure, you can say what you want about the laid-back lifestyle and lack of seasons, but if you experience LA, you might stop scoffing their lack of culture. There are a lot of trendy restaurants and fashion events, and like it or not, the LA fashion district is giving NYC some competition.

Still, here at The Stylish City, we are not leaving New York City soon. We have decided, though, to introduce our readers to the other upcoming fashion capital of the world, sunny Los Angeles.

If you visit LA, you will see a vibrant fashion culture, complete with fashion shows, sample sales, warehouse sales, and distinct LA-style fashion trends. The LA sample sales are different, too – Fridays are always your best chance at scoring an amazing sample sale.

The last Friday of each month, some of the world’s most high-end designer showrooms open to the public and offers contemporary fashions typically seen only on film or the pages of fashion magazines. Even better – they slash the prices so almost anyone can become a trendy fashionista! Please note not all showrooms in the district take part in this monthly event. Most of the showrooms that participate accept cash only.

It is a free French film festival in New York City Parks that began on June 2nd. No, don’t hate us, you still have time to go. Here is the schedule. Yes, you missed some good movies, but there are some real “œuvre d’art”you should really see. Here we go, the complete schedule:

FILMS ON THE GREEN | 2017 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

All films are in French with English subtitles, except for the film that will be screened on July 12^th, which is in French and English with Spanish subtitles. 
Screenings begin at sunset.

June 2 – Central Park (79^th St & Fifth Ave): Potiche (Trophy Wife), by Ozon, selected by Wanda Sykes

June 9- Washington Sq. Park: Tey (Today) by Gomis, selected by Saul Williams

June 16 – Washington Sq. Park: La Traversée de Paris by Autant-Lara, selected by Amy Hargreaves

June 23 – Transmitter Park (Brooklyn): Mauvais Sang by Carax, selected by Wes Anderson

June 30 – Transmitter Park (Brooklyn): Contempt by Godard, selected by Jim Jarmusch

July 7 – Tompkins Sq. Park: La Cérémonie by Chabrol, selected by Matthew Weiner

July 12 – J. Hood Wright Park (West 173th St): The Science of Sleep by Gondry (2006), presented in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York (screening in French and English with Spanish subtitles).

July 14 – Tompkins Sq. Park: Port of Shadows by Carné, selected by Laurie Anderson

July 21 – Riverside Park, Pier I (at 70^th St): Lumière d’été by Grémillon, selected by Matías Piñeiro

July 28 – Riverside Park, Pier I (at 70^th St): A Trip to the Moon by Méliès followed by Elena and Her Men by Renoir, selected by Isabella Rossellini

Sept. 7 – Columbia University (at 116^th St): The Wild Child by Truffaut, selected by James Ivory, presented in partnership with the Columbia Maison Française