Los Angeles may not be the most fashion forward city in the world (I mean, people still wear Juicy sweats and Uggs in July here), but the chic shopping landscape is about to change thanks to the influx of international brands that are are making their way out west and staking out L.A. storefront territory, and we are très excited. A heartfelt thanks to Paris for sending over some of your best boutiques, including Isabel Marant, and what's this we hear about Sandro and The Kooples? London is also spreading its wings with the long overdue Topshop landing in The Grove this fall, as well as Japan's Uniqlo, plus some other exciting ones we've heard whispers about. So without further ado, here's a roundup of the best boutiques and fashion outposts we know for sure will soon open the doors of their new L.A. digs, as well as some unconfirmed speculated arrivals we may soon be able to look forward to shopping at in the near future. More»

Over the past few years at Paris Fashion Week, we've seen a growing presence of Chinese models, actresses, designers, and socialites in the front rows and on the runways. WWD's Huang Hung chronicles the evolution of Chinese fashion in her weekly column, ChinaFile, and Fashionista recently compiled a guide to help us get to know the new faces in Chinese fashion. It's clear that China is where the future of fashion lies, and we've found some of the hottest models, designers, and bloggers who will be setting the stage for China's sartorial revolution. More»

New York Fashion Week is in full swing. Even if you aren't attending the shows, its easy to feel like you're sitting in the front row if you're following the right people on Twitter.

You can count on round-the-clock trend-spotting, insider spying, and lots of mobile uploading directly from the tents.
Envious of the countless exclusive dinners and after parties (to which you weren't invited)? Not to worry, insiders will be talking about them incessantly, and sharing it all with their Twitter devotees.

Fashion journalists, industry heavyweights, and a bevy of cultish bloggers will be recounting the details.  Some have already started chronicling, so check out our guide and start following immediately. More»