Luxe Beat Magazine AUGUST 2014 | Page 52

New York vs Milan A Graphical Comparison Of Two Fashion Capitals London, Paris, New York and Milan are widely regarded as the “big four” fashion capitals in the world. These rival city break destinations all share something in common they are cosmopolitan, culture rich, diverse and attract millions of visitors a year. When it comes to the fashion industry, competition is immensely fierce. Compiled by the influential Global Language Monitor, Milan was ranked number one fashion capital back in 2009. Since then, the rivalry became even more intense, with London crowned the top spot twice and New York the latest fashion capital taking the top title in 2013. This year also sees the emergence of up and coming cities such as Antwerp, Los Angeles and Shanghai, outranking one time “big four” Milan. INFOGRAPHIC BY WWW.ALPHAHOLIDAYLETTINGS.COM To coincide with Milan Fashion Week, we have compiled a fascinating infographic comparing two of the fashion capitals - New York and Milan. Find out how these two stylish cities are different in many ways. 1