The world's 10 most fashionable cities, ranked (2024)

Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Homepage

Newsletters

Travel

Madeline Diamond

2017-11-02T21:20:47Z

The world's 10 most fashionable cities, ranked (1)

Fashion looks different all over the world.
Online fashion retailer Zalando recently released a list of the most elegant cities in the world based onfashion, urban, and accessibility factors.
New York, New York, Rome, Italy, and Vienna, Austria, are some of the cities in the top 1o.
Paris was ranked as the most stylish city in the world.

Style looks different all over the world, although some cities are known for being particularly fashionable. Residents of London, England, for example, have a reputation for setting street style trends, while New York City sets the toneby beinghome to several fashion schools.

Advertisem*nt

Zalando, an online fashion retailer, recently released a list of the most elegant cities in the world. Using factors like the number of fashion schools, perceptionsof fashion journalists, architecture, and affordability, Zalando ranked 80 cities all over the world.

Keep reading for the top 10 most stylish cities in the world.

Advertisem*nt

10. Rome, Italy

The world's 10 most fashionable cities, ranked (2)

Rome, Italy, is a mecca for art, architecture, and culture. In the midst of theColosseum and countless masterpieces from Michelangelo, the fashion industry is anotherglamorous element of Roman culture.

It's only fitting that someof the most luxurious fashion and jewelry brands are based in Rome, such as Fendi and Bulgari, which mirrorthe opulent Renaissance art located all over the city.

9. Milan, Italy

The world's 10 most fashionable cities, ranked (3)

Italy is full of stylish cities, and Milan is one of them. The city's fashion week isworld-renowned, making Milan appealing to designers, stylists, and modeling agencies.

Thecity is home to classic fashion houses like Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Versace, as well as Italian versions of magazines like "Vogue" and "Vanity Fair."

Advertisem*nt

8. Bordeaux, France

The world's 10 most fashionable cities, ranked (4)

When people think of French fashion, Paris probably comes to mind first. However, there are many other stylish cities all over the country besides the capital.

Bordeaux, located in southwestern France, is best known forproducing delicious red wines, but the city also has many hip boutiques. Chic locals are known for their casual, effortless street style that any tourist would want to steal.

Advertisem*nt

7. New York, New York, USA

The world's 10 most fashionable cities, ranked (5)

New York is another iconic fashion city, and it's the only US city in this top 10 list.

The city hosts New York Fashion Week every fall and spring where designers come from all over the world to showcase their designs. Plus, New York is a go-to destination for people looking to learn about the fashion industry. The city is home to two of the top educational institutions for fashion the the country— the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Parsons School of Design.

Advertisem*nt

6. Barcelona, Spain

The world's 10 most fashionable cities, ranked (6)

Fashion in Barcelona is bright and colorful, much like the rest of the city. Some of the best shopping in the city can be found on La Rambla, a large pedestrian street in the city center. Shoppers can find everything from big Spanish brands like Zara and Desigual to independent boutiques and vintage shops.

Advertisem*nt

5. Florence, Italy

The world's 10 most fashionable cities, ranked (7)

Florence is yet another fashionable Italian city. It's also a great place to buy Italian leather goods because there are many tanneries in Florence that have been practicing the trade for centuries.

Whether you visit the local markets or upscale shops like Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo, both of which are based in Florence, leather is a fundamental part of the city's fashion scene.

Advertisem*nt

4. Venice, Italy

The world's 10 most fashionable cities, ranked (8)

When you think of Venice, Italy, you probably think of gondola rides through the city's canals or the beautiful architecture of St. Mark's Basilica. But there are also many Venetian events and traditions that have inspired trends all over the world.

Venice is known for its production of ornate masks used for the annualCarnival celebrationevery February. There is also a centuries old blown glass industry in Venice, and colorful glass sculptures have inspired beautiful patterns and fabrics over the years.

Advertisem*nt

3. Vienna, Austria

The world's 10 most fashionable cities, ranked (9)

Vienna, Austria, is a stunning historic city withbeautiful architecture and a thriving arts scene, so it's no surprise that it is also one of the most stylish cities in the world.

Lindengasse fashion mile one of Vienna's most popular shopping districts. There, you'll find a wide variety of local shops carrying cool independent brands.

Advertisem*nt

2. London, England

The world's 10 most fashionable cities, ranked (10)

Londoners are known for their impeccable street style. South Kensington and Chelsea are especially famous for being stylish.

London is also home to prominent designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney, and Jimmy Choo.

Advertisem*nt

1. Paris, France

The world's 10 most fashionable cities, ranked (11)

Coming in asthe number one most fashionable city in the world is Paris, France. This choice isn't particularly surprising, however, since fashion is ingrained in Parisian culture.

From the annual Paris Fashion Weekto legendary fashion designers like Coco Chanel andYves Saint Laurent, it's hard to think of the city without its strong connection to the fashion world.

Sign uphereto getINSIDER's top stories straight to your inbox.