Week 1: The fashion capitals

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What is Fashion Week?

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Fashion Week is a series of events where designers present their new collections on the runway. It happens twice a year for the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter seasons.

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What is the fashion calendar?

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The fashion calendar is the yearly schedule for when designers present their collections. It has two main seasons: Spring/Summer (SS) and Autumn/Winter (AW).

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How many main seasons are there in fashion?

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Fashion traditionally has two main seasons: Spring/Summer (SS) and Autumn/Winter (AW).

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What is Spring/Summer (S/S)?

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Spring/Summer, abbreviated S/S, is one of the two main fashion seasons. Designers create lighter clothing suitable for warmer weather.

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What is Autumn/Winter (A/W)?

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Autumn/Winter, abbreviated A/W, is one of the two main fashion seasons. Designers create clothing for colder weather.

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What are the main fashion capitals?

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The main fashion capitals of the world are New York, London, Milan, and Paris.

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What is a brand?

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A brand is a company or designer that creates and sells products, such as clothing, shoes, or accessories.

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What are 'The Big Four' in the fashion industry?

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The Big Four are Paris, Milan, New York, and London.