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When are womenâs ready-to-wear collections shown during the big four fashion weeks?
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A model walking the runway wearing an outfit from Off-White women's spring and summer 2020 collection during Paris Fashion Week, 2019.
In the "big four" fashion capitalsâNew York City, London, Milan, and Parisâwomenâs ready-to-wear collections are presented twice annually during fashion week:1
- Autumn and Winter collections: Shown in February and March.1
- Spring and Summer collections: Shown in September and October.1
These events are of significant commercial importance, serving as a primary venue for designers to showcase their work to fashion journalists and retail buyers.2