1. Types of Fashion Collections
Fashion brands and designers release different types of collections throughout the year:
- Haute Couture – Exclusive, custom-made garments showcased by luxury fashion houses.
- Ready-to-Wear (Prêt-à-Porter) – High-quality, but mass-produced collections available for retail.
- Resort/Cruise Collection – A mid-season collection designed for warm-weather vacation wear.
- Pre-Fall Collection – A smaller collection released before the official Fall/Winter season.
- Spring/Summer & Fall/Winter Collections – The two main seasonal collections presented at Fashion Weeks.
- Capsule Collections – Limited-edition collections with a specific theme or collaboration.
2. Major Fashion Weeks & Collection Showcases
Fashion collections are showcased at major Fashion Weeks in:
- Paris – Haute Couture & Luxury (Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton)
- Milan – Italian elegance & craftsmanship (Gucci, Prada, Versace)
- New York – Urban and modern fashion (Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren)
- London – Edgy & experimental designs (Alexander McQueen, Burberry)
3. Sustainable & Digital Collections
- Sustainable Fashion Collections – Brands like Stella McCartney & Patagonia focus on eco-friendly materials.
- Digital Fashion – Virtual clothing & NFTs (seen in brands like Balenciaga’s digital fashion show).
