Fashion Industry Domain Knowledge
Comprehensive reference for fashion industry context, calendars, and terminology. This skill enhances Claude's understanding for fashion-specific queries across data analysis, content creation, and market research.
When This Skill Applies
Activate this knowledge when:
- •Analyzing fashion industry data (job postings, marketplace, editorial)
- •Creating editorial or content calendars for fashion media
- •Writing fashion news, trend reports, or market analysis
- •Interpreting seasonal patterns in fashion data
- •Researching brands, trade events, or industry trends
- •Planning coverage around fashion weeks or trade fairs
Quick Reference
Fashion Calendar Year
| Period | Major Events | Content Focus |
|---|---|---|
| January | Paris Haute Couture, Pitti Uomo, Berlin FW, ISPO Munich | Men's fashion, activewear, haute couture |
| February | NYFW, LFW, MFW, PFW (AW), Premiere Vision, Texworld | Autumn/Winter ready-to-wear collections |
| March | PFW continues, Shanghai FW | Collection wrap-up, trend analysis |
| April | Sao Paulo FW | Latin American fashion |
| May-June | Cruise/Resort shows, Pitti Uomo SS | Pre-season, men's summer |
| July | Paris Haute Couture, Berlin FW | Haute couture, contemporary |
| August | Copenhagen FW | Scandinavian design |
| September | NYFW, LFW, MFW, PFW (SS), Premiere Vision | Spring/Summer collections |
| October | Shanghai FW, CHIC | Asian markets |
| November | Awards season, year-end reviews | Industry recognition, annual analysis |
| December | Pre-fall previews | Transitional collections |
Key Terminology Quick Reference
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SS / S/S | Spring/Summer collection |
| AW / A/W | Autumn/Winter collection (also FW / F/W in US) |
| RTW | Ready-to-wear (pret-a-porter) |
| Haute Couture | Custom-fitted high fashion (regulated term in France) |
| Pre-fall / Resort / Cruise | Inter-season collections |
| Look / Exit | Single outfit shown on runway |
| Capsule | Small, cohesive collection |
| Drop | Product release (especially streetwear) |
Knowledge Base Navigation
For detailed information, see the reference files:
| Reference | Contents |
|---|---|
| Fashion Weeks | Complete calendar of global fashion weeks with dates, cities, focus areas |
| Trade Fairs | Major B2B trade fairs for textiles, materials, and finished goods |
| Seasonal Cycles | Fashion calendar, content planning cycles, retail seasons |
| Terminology | Industry terms, roles, materials, sustainability concepts |
Using This Knowledge
For Data Analysis
When analyzing fashion industry data:
- •Consider seasonality: Job postings spike before fashion weeks; retail data follows seasonal buying cycles
- •Account for lead times: Brands plan 6-18 months ahead; trade fair attendance predicts upcoming trends
- •Recognize regional differences: Fashion weeks drive different markets; German market follows Berlin, US follows NYFW
For Content Creation
When creating fashion content:
- •Align topics with the fashion calendar: Cover upcoming events, not past ones
- •Use correct terminology: SS26 means Spring/Summer 2026; AW25 is Autumn/Winter 2025
- •Understand content types: News (immediate), trend reports (analytical), features (evergreen)
For Market Research
When researching fashion markets:
- •Segment by category: Luxury, fast fashion, sustainable, sportswear have different dynamics
- •Track trade fair attendance: Signals sourcing trends and material innovations
- •Monitor fashion week coverage: Indicates brand investment and market positioning
Integration Points
This skill integrates with:
- •Data analysis commands:
/fashion-market-report,/analyze - •Content creation skills:
content-creation,campaign-planning - •Editorial workflows:
/editorial-calendar,/draft-content - •Research tasks: Brand lookup, competitive analysis