Blog Entry #9: New Show Formats

Believe it or not, there was a point in time in the fashion world where fashion shows were incredibly exclusive.  A lot of us were left with our imaginations trying to envision what the collections and shows were like.  Now, in this new age with advanced technology, anyone and everyone has complete access to all types of fashion shows right in the palm of our hands.  Social media platforms and fashion based websites give a complete run down of each season's fashion shows and every aspect of them.

Weren't able to gain access to any Fashion Week shows?  Not a problem.  Websites such as www.mbfashionweek.com and www.style.com provide live streaming of fashion shows right to your phone or computer.  Attend the show without physically attending the show, ha!

However, it goes without saying the actual experience of attending a show has no comparison to watching shows from your phone.

With these new fashion show formats coming about, a few questions comes into play.  Do fashion shows lose their value?  Are designers okay with their collections being showcased to the entire world before their actual debut?  With this new age of technology, one might say that the exclusivity, the VIP feeling, the beauty of fashion shows is diminishing.