How to Go to the Paris Fashion Week

For many designers, Paris Fashion Week is the premier week of the year. It is where they showcase their designs for the upcoming season. People in the industry go to see those designs and network. If you want to be in the fashion industry, it is the week you dream of attending. Read on to learn how to go the Paris Fashion Week.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Find out when the fashion week is scheduled. The dates vary from year to year. Check their website (see Resources) for actual dates. There are usually spring/summer and fall/winter, and separate weeks for male and female designs as well.

2. Get your tickets to the fashion show. There will be many shows during fashion week. They feature different designers and fashion houses. The Paris Fashion Show site has information on press passes and other types of tickets.

3. Make your travel plans. The earlier you book your trip, the better your chances of finding lodging in the city. Ensure you have a current passport.

4. Attend and enjoy the show. There will be entertainment and parties. Meet others with similar interest and goals, so make connections and network.

5. Learn from your experience. Attending Paris Fashion Week is educational. Take back all that you learn about fashion and designers.

Tips & Warnings

• If attending the Paris Fashion week is out of the question for you, consider an alternate city such as New York or Milan.
• Make friends with celebrities. They often get tickets for Paris Fashion Week. Making friends with someone who will take you along may be your ticket to great shows.

Resources

• Show and Designer Info