London has officially taken over New York and Paris as the Fashion Capital of the world.
Statistics were released today from the Global Language Monitor (a company based in Austin, Texas that analyzes trends in the worlds languages - particularly English) that show that Fashion greats such as Kate Middleton and Alexander McQueen have helped us claim the top spot after coming in third last year.
Figures also revealed that Milan had once again entered 4th position, showing that the most famous fashion capitals gained top positions with NYC coming in second and Paris 3rd. Hong Kong has dropped from 2 to 6, but is still the most fashionable place in Asia. Berlin also entered the top 10 for the first time, making Europe the most fashionable contintnent.
See the top 10 here.
1. London, England
Up from 3rd The home of many of fashions finest, from Kate Moss to Robert Pattinson. it was the Duchess of Cambridge and Alexander McQueen that helped solidify us at the top spot.
2. New York City, USA
Down from 1st. The City that bought us Diane Von Furstenburg and Sex in the city. But we have Kate and McQueen.
Up from 4th. The city that all of us fashion lovers adore for Chanel and Isabel Marant to name a few, but maybe the media feel have fallen off of the fashion scale.
4. Milan, Italy
Up from 6th, putting the most powerful fashion cities back in the top four. Home of the late Gianni Versace and Miuccia Prada.
5. Los Angeles, USA
Held Position. The City that bought us Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port through the medium of The Hills. Maybe if they hadn't also condemned us with Heidi & Spencer they'd have a higher position.
6. Hong Kong, China
Although down from number two, the Chinese city is again the most fashionable Asian city which has bought us designers such as John Rocha.
7. Barcelona, Spain
The 16th most visited and most 'liveable' city in the world which has bought us one of the most famnous football teams in the world as well as sights such as the Torre Agbar (below) has moved up 3 places from 10.
8. Singapore, Malay Peninsula
The republics first entry into the top ten after coming in at number 15 last year. The 'gateway betweeen east and west' is home to the Textile and Fashion Federation.
9. Tokyo, Japan
Another new entry in the top 10 after only finishing 14th in 2010. Tokyo is well known for having the largest metropolitan economy in the world as well as being the setting for many Hollywood/Japanese style horror films, from Godzilla to Kill Bill.
10. Berlin, Germany
Up from 18, Berlin is one of the 16 states and capital of Germany and most famous for the wall built to seperate the East and West of the city in 1961 and the street art that covered the wall before it was torn down.
