Fashion Week

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.5 • 877 Ratings

🗓️ 21 September 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Fashion Week began as exclusive salon shows in Paris and evolved into a global phenomenon that defines style, trends, and creativity across the world. From the haute couture houses of the early 20th century to the front rows of New York, London, Milan, and Paris, discover how Fashion Week became the heartbeat of the fashion industry. Tonight, explore the glamorous and ever-evolving history of Fashion Week, as you gently drift into a peaceful and stylish sleep. Narrated by: Elizabeth Grace Written by: Laila Weir #history #fashion #fashionweek #sleep #bedtime #story About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:31.3	Gillets and glamour. Flash bulbs and supermodels.
1:35.3	This is what we associate with fashion week around the globe.
1:41.3	From Milan to Paris and New York to London, the sensual world of art and beauty that
1:53.0	is high fashion takes over these cities twice a year. But how did the iconic fashion week come to be? Once, nameless models were hired to show off
2:10.4	clothing behind closed doors. Now, fashion shows wouldn't be complete without photographers, publicists, and more.
2:25.1	So just relax and let your mind drip as we explore the sleepy history of Fashion Week.
2:49.0	Fashion Week. We hear about celebrities and the international jet set
2:55.7	gathering for this commotion of events
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