The United States has officially been selected to host the first ever World Fashion Week - World Fashion Awards in 2007. Los Angeles will act as inaugural city, with 38 countries participating and anticipation abounding.
The first ever World Fashion Week - World Fashion Awards will provide worldwide exposure and recognition for participants, with a special interest in establishing cultural bridges and trade opportunities.
This 7-day “Olympic-Style” event will close the international fashion calendar each year by featuring the top fashion designers from the strongest fashion nations around the world who will showcase highlights from current and future seasons.
Participants are given recognition not only as individuals but also as representatives of their countries, cultures and national fashion industries.
As an opening act, the World Fashion Week – World Fashion Awards will host its World Premiere and Welcoming Gala on December 7th, 2006 at the Kodak Theatre (Home of The Academy Awards) in Hollywood.
The Gala will serve as the official introduction of The First Annual World Fashion Week – World Fashion Awards USA 2007 to worldwide media, the International Fashion Industry, and all participating countries in a fundraising effort for Humanitarian Aid.
Long recognized as the Media Capital of the World, Los Angeles will provide its stateof- the-art facilities for the World Fashion Week - World Fashion Awards.
The Blacktie Premiere Event will bring together royal families, governmental figures, fashion experts and icons, members from worldwide trade commissions and tourism offices, top fashion designers, top models, celebrities, artists/performers and influential leaders, as well as international press and media who will all be gathering at the biggest fashion undertaking in history.