What are fashion capitals, and can Kuala Lumpur ever become one?


Fashion weeks in cities like Milan are taken to be a huge deal, with lots of effort and preparation put into organising a runway show. Photo: Moncler

Paris, Milan, London and New York – for the longest time, these four cities have reigned supreme as the fashion capitals of the world. However, there seems to be other contenders waiting to join the elite club.

Copenhagen, having turned heads for several years with a thriving style scene focusing on sustainability, is flexing its “green” credentials within the industry. It hopes to become the next fashion capital.

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