Top fashion cities in Europe

Most of us dream about fashion and shopping. Where is the right place to do that? Of course, fashion cities in Europe. First of all, Europe has the most beautiful places, theaters, museums, galleries, and finally, the best fashion scene. Fashion is art. Just think about clothes, perfumes, jewelry, and accessories. You cannot visit the city, without visiting the boutiques, and fashion museums too.  Clothes aren’t just clothes, it is a lifestyle, also it shows your personality. Fashion cities in Europe are full of boutiques, so you will be excited. Even if you don’t know anything about it, you can’t be in the fashion city and don’t see the famous shopping streets and malls.

Reasons to visit Europe:

  • The history – each street has its own story
  • The architecture – Renaissance in Italy, England Gothic cathedrals, Europe has the most beautiful architecture
  • The museums – Europe has the largest collection of art
  • Nightlife -Europe has the best clubbing cities in Europe for party lovers, also you don’t have to be 21 to drink
  • The food – chocolate, cheese and wine in France, also pizza and pasta in Italy and sausage and beer in Germany too
  • Shopping and fashion – Europe and fashion, inexhaustible connection. Fashion cities in Europe are the most popular in the world.

These are our top fashion cities in Europe

 Paris, France

The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Luxembourg Gardens, and Notre-Dam, there are plenty of sights to see, but on the other hand, you must not forget the shopping streets, such as Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, Avenue Montaigne and Avenue des Champs Elysees, where Vuitton has set up its largest store. The shopping malls, Le Bon Marché, Printemps and Galeries Lafayette.  In these streets and malls are famous boutiques, such as Gaultier, YSL, Givenchy, Cartier, Hugo Boss. In the 1800s, “fashion parades” periodically took place in Paris couture salons. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on shopping. Do not forget, you cannot buy a style. If you don’t want just to shop, as well, you want to learn about fashion and its history, visit the fashion museum, Palais Galliera. Certainly, this fashion city in Europe will make you speechless.

The Eiffel Tower. Paris is one of the top fashion cities in Europe.
Paris, the city of light and fashion.

French designers

The most famous and influential designers were born in France, Rene Lacoste, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Jeanne Lanvin, Coco Chanel, Cristian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent, and their first shops were in France. Fashion in Europe is constantly evolving.

London, United Kingdom

 Another city is London. When you say London, someone thinks about The Beatles, tea, Queen Elizabeth. But, there are people, whose first thought is the city of fashion in Europe. In the mid-twentieth century, various London designers have found their inspiration in street-level creativity. Westfield London is a large shopping center where you can find everything you need, and Harrods, a luxury department store. Bond Street and Mayfair are the ideal places to go for some extravagant retail therapy. Also, if you want to discover fashion and materials, the Fashion and Textile Museum is a popular destination. At the London College of Fashion, is the Fashion Space Gallery. This European fashion city will blow your mind. London is the city you have to visit, but maybe when you feel his vibe, you will move to London and be part of this fashion European city.

A bridge over the river, with a city in the background. London, beautiful European city.
London, European city, full of opportunities.

Milan, Italy

Milan is the capital of Lombardy, and after Rome, the most popular city in Italy. In the 1950s and 60s, as the main industrial center of Italy, Milan became a world capital of design and home to the most prestigious shopping streets, Via Monte Napoleone, Via Della Spiga, Via Sant’Andrea, Via Manzoni and Corso Venezia. The most famous Italian fashion brands, such as Valentino, Gucci, Versace, Prada, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana are there.  One of the famous fashion weeks is in Milan, two times a year. There are many fashion weeks around the world, only four are known as the “Big Four”: Paris, Milan, London, and New York. Milan justifiably became one of the top fashion cities in Europe.

 Italian designers

The best artists were born in Italy, it seems like they have a sense of nice things. Gianni Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Aldo and Guccio Gucci, Massimo Osti, Domenico Dolce, Fendi, and many others.

Milan,the best fashion city in Europe. Photo taken from the height.
Milan, a synonym for fashion and shopping.

Rome, Italy

All roads lead to Rome. Italy, home of pizza, pasta, and high fashion. Rome is also home to one of the world’s most famous fashion schools— Accademia di Costume e di Moda. Beautiful shopping streets Via dei Condotti and Via del Governo Vecchio, are packed with trendy boutiques and vintage shops.  Via del Corso, one of the city’s longest streets, is located right in the historic center of Rome. Rome is one of the oldest cities in Europe, so you will have a special feeling there.

A group of people standing in front of a Colosseum in Rome. Italy is not just a country of fashion and shopping.
Rome is the city where you cannot be bored.

Barcelona, Spain

In the early 20th century, the textile industry has grown and that allowed the city’s designers to produce some of the most beautiful garments. Today, Barcelona is one of the most interesting fashion city. The major avenue, Passeig de Gràcia, offers luxury brands. Also, tourists and locals can enjoy shopping near Barcelona’s most iconic architecture, while they are walking. Parallel with Passeig de Grcàia is avenue La Rambla de Catalunya. Zara and Mango are one of the most famous Spanish boutiques.

An aerial view of a city of Barcelona.
Sagrada Família. Barcelona is a new fashion city.

Vienna, Austria

Finally, Vienna, the largest city, and capital of Austria. Art and culture had a long tradition in Vienna, including theater, opera, classical music, and fine arts. Helmut Lang was born in Vienna.  The best fashion boutiques in Vienna, We Bandits, ebenBERG, Eigensinng, Unikatessen, are made for you if you love fashion. Vienna’s main shopping street is Mariahilfer Strasse, there’s always something happening. Probably you will stay in Vienna forever.

A bridge over a body of water with a city (Vienna) in the background.
Classical beauty of Vienna. It is time for shopping!

 Europe is the best place for vacation, shopping, and living. You can move and start a new life, or raise your family in Europe. Europe is charming, breathtaking, welcoming continent, and you have everything there. The shopping is not the only thing why you should visit Europe or live there. We showed to you the best reasons to move to Europe, you decide where it will be. Enjoy and explore yourself and the cities around you.

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