Fashion weeks are about luxury, style, and elegance. If only there was a method of travel that could match that…
If you’re heading to a fashion week, let’s be honest: you’re looking to make a splash. Haute couture and a luxury lifestyle go hand in velvet-lined glove, so what better way to arrive than via luxury travel on-board a private jet charter? Not only do you get all the standard benefits of VIP travel – a personalized service, unmatched comfort, unrivalled luxury – but you’re also making statements and impressing fashion influencers before you’ve even set eyes on your front-row seats.
It’s clear then: exclusive travel and high fashion go together like jeans and a t-shirt, but where will you be heading with your charter jet rental? New York, Milan, Paris? This article will take a whistle-stop tour of the world’s foremost fashion weeks, giving you the key info you need to make a decision about where to direct your private jet flights. Once you’ve settled on the runway show(s) deserving of your debut, let Skyllence handle the rest and go back to browsing through designer collections – you don’t want the luxury of your flight upstaging you, after all!
New York Fashion Week
Usually held: February and September.
Next up: 7th to 13th September, giving you plenty of time to get abreast of the latest fashion trends
What makes it special: in short, it’s New York Fashion Week. If you have at least a passing interest in fashion designers, you’ll know that this is one of world’s most prestigious and glamourous events. Private aviation from around the world will be bee-lining for JFK come September, and counting yourself among their number with Skyllence guarantees a seat at the top table of street style.
London Fashion Week
Usually held: June and September.
Next up: Literally this weekend – 9th to 12th June – meaning that you’ll have to be quick off the mark if you want to make a splash. Alternatively, the next event runs from 15th to 19th September, making for a schedule that’s a little more relaxed.
What makes it special: the second of the “big 4” – the grand slams, majors, or world cup finals of the fashion industry – London fashion week showcases designers from around the United Kingdom and Europe. Fashion bloggers and industry stalwarts alike converge on Britain for this event, making it a must-attend for anyone with an interest in haute couture.
Milan Fashion Week
Usually held: February/March and September/October.
Next up: 19th to 25th September.
What makes it special: Italians need no reason to be stylish at the best of times, but Milan fashion week – another “big 4” event alongside London, New York, and Paris – gives them the perfect excuse. The most notable names in the fashion industry are all well-represented here, and there’s a guarantee that some of the more esoteric looks and fits will filter down into street style in the years to come. Want to get ahead of the curve? Direct your executive jet towards one of the fashion capitals of the world.
Paris Fashion Week
Usually held: February/March and September/October.
Next up: 26th September to 4th October.
What makes it special: the final member of the “big 4”, Paris Fashion Week is known for showcasing some of the most prestigious and innovative fashion brands in the world. This year’s event promises to deliver, with a whole host of household names confirmed to be presenting, making it a runway show not to be missed.
Copenhagen Fashion Week
Usually held: January/February and August.
Next up: 7th to 11th August.
What makes it special: showcasing Scandinavian fashion and sustainable designs, Copenhagen Fashion Week really is where the fashion of the future – in terms of ethical construction and design principles – is revealed. If you’re looking for ways to wind down your carbon footprint in the years to come, then you might be interested in seeing how the fashion industry intends to respond to the challenges that the next few decades are sure to entail.
Seoul Fashion Week
Usually held: March and October.
Next up: 11th to 15th October.
What makes it special: Seoul is a beautiful, radical, hugely exciting place to be, and their fashion week is no exception. Both emerging and established designers from South Korea are on show here, and you really get the feel that you’re sat right at the cutting edge when you take up front-row seats at this event. A VIP experience that takes in Seoul Fashion Week via private jet charter is something not to be missed, and you could be forgiven for thinking that you’d been cast in a Blade Runner remake the whole time!
Australian Fashion Week
Usually held: May – this is the only event on this list that isn’t bi-annual, occurring only once per year.
Next up: May 2024, with exact dates yet to be confirmed – 2023’s event was held from the 15th to the 19th, so aim for the middle of the month if planning ahead.
What makes it special: the fact that Australian Fashion Week is the only event on this list to occur once per year might seem a disadvantage. In truth, though, this is a strength for those attending. Think about it: you get a whole year’s worth of the latest trends in Australian fashion and design packed into one incredible week. You’re essentially getting double the content that you would elsewhere – little wonder that so many use the VIP experience provided by private jet charters to be part of Australian Fashion Week every year.
Dubai Fashion Week
Usually held: March and October.
Next up: 10th to 15th October.
What makes it special: Dubai is an up-and-comer in many fields, and the world of fashion designers is no different. The stunning beaches and beautiful skies of the middle-eastern city make for the perfect playground for fashion photographers, and fashion models can be seen everywhere from malls to markets. This city lives and breathes this industry, so Fashion Week gives it the perfect opportunity to showcase that obsession, with fashion magazines from around the world descending in search of that perfect front cover.
São Paulo Fashion Week
Usually held: May and November
Next up: November? – information on this event is hard to come by and mostly in Spanish, so before booking it’s worth contacting the organizers directly to get a concrete answer.
What makes it special: featuring designers from Brazil and other countries in the region, São Paulo Fashion Week’s uniqueness is its difference from the earlier entries on this list. European fashion designers have a certain visual language, one that’s not fully translated in Brazil. Make no mistake, though: this is a strength, as unique designs and striking looks bring together the best of South America to create a truly memorable event.
Runway to runway
The synergy between luxury travel and haute couture VIP experiences in the fashion industry is blatant: think of a private jet charter as the aviation equivalent of a brand-new Balenciaga look. Now that you’ve settled on a destination for your foray into the fashion industry via exclusive travel, all that remains is to pick a provider who can match the panache, flair, and élan of your outfits during the event. For all of that plus the reliability, know-how and logistical expertise needed to ensure that your trip is as smooth as the leather on a pair of Jimmy Choos, there’s only one choice: Skyllence.
“When we handle clients heading to fashion weeks, there are two main concerns luxury and dependability” according to Vilma Vaitiekunaite, CEO of Skyllence. “People fly with us because they want a stylish, sophisticated experience that far exceeds their expectations. Fundamentally, though, they also want to arrive on time! Thankfully, we have a varied team with a range of specializations, meaning that we’re able to ensure reliability while delivering on quality. This is why so many clients return to us – and it’s what makes us so confident that we’re the perfect partner for anyone heading to a fashion event!”