#1 Fashion Industry Event
Twice a year, the eyes of the fashion world turn to New York, while more than 100,000 industry insiders, fans, and would-be gate-crashers navigate a full week of live runway shows and glamorous parties. Mercedes-Benz remains the title sponsor of the event, with many of the shows taking place at the tents set up in Lincoln Center. Next: September 4–11, 2014
#2 Fashion Industry Event
One of the fashion industry’s most prestigious honors, the C.F.D.A.’s annual awards are handed out each spring at a lavish Lincoln Center ceremony. Next: June 2, 2014
#3 Fashion Industry Event
Taylor Swift and Fall Out Boy performed during the lingerie retailer’s supermodel showcase in 2013, an annual ogle-worthy spectacle that is broadcast to nearly 10 million people on CBS. Next: November 2014
#4 Fashion Industry Event (up from #5)
A mix of art, fashion, and social types crowd the hip young benefit event, which raised more than $450,000 for the Whitney’s Independent Study Program in 2013. Next: May 8, 2014
#5 Fashion Industry Event
Miley Cyrus presented Marc Jacobs and Robert Duffy with the Superstar Award at the annual red-carpet gala in 2013, held at Cipriani Wall Street. Next: October 2014
