The first ever fashion week was held in New York City in 1943. The event was organized by the American Fashion Authority and featured a variety of fashion designers and their collections. The event marked the beginning of the modern era of fashion weeks, which are now held around the world.
The first-ever fashion week was held in New York City in 1943, created by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert. The event was called "Press Week," and it was organized to showcase American designers who could not travel to Paris during World War II.