While New York Fashion Week is known to favorite American designers, this year Tokyo took over the catwalk at the Tokyo Runway Meets New York fashion show. The group show was held on February 19 at the Salon at the Lincoln Center.

The show was put on by Tokyo Runway, and was organized in conjunction with the Japan Ministry of Economy in an effort to bring international exposure and business to the Japanese fashion industry. Shinji Hirato, who produced the show, said, “Choosing to show at New York Fashion Week rather than other fashion capitals was a natural choice as New York City is celebrated for its diversity and a kindred spirit with Tokyo’s energy, eclectic tastes, and excitement.”

The runway showcased the best of the most contemporary and cutting edge young designers of Tokyo. Brands included Fig&Viper––headed by international model and DJ Alisa Ueno––and the up and coming brand AULA.

Tokyo has long been fetishized for its ‘kawaii’ and Harajuku fashion. The Tokyo Runway Meets New York show was the first big step in proving that Tokyo is a serious fashion contender.

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London Fashion Week is always a source of the bold, the talented, and the unexpected, and this year all three characteristics were exemplified in the accessories. While our focus was on the clothes, our eyes couldn’t help but be drawn to these unconventional, out-of-the-box accessories.

Love it or hate it? From plush shark purses to gothic masquerade accessories, see our top 10 picks in the gallery above.

Tom Ford took a huge gamble, not showing up for London Fashion Week and instead hosting a show in Los Angeles. With the Academy Awards only two days from Friday’s show, most celebrities in the world were stationed in LA, making the choice of venue for Mr. Ford’s show extremely strategic in a world where celebrities equal profitability.

Among the celebrities present at the show were: Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Ora, Elton John, John Legend, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams and Oscar nominees, Reese Witherspoon and Julianne Moore. Jay Z and Beyonce were late to the show and apologized to Tom Ford.

“Tom [Ford] told me not to wear anything under this dress tonight, so I didn’t,” said Miley Cyrus from the front row at the show.

Ford pulled all kinds of strings to divert attendees of the London Fashion Week to attend his showing including editors like Anna Wintour, Joanna Coles, and Joe Zee. He also convinced models like Karlie Kloss, Joan Smalls, and newbie standout Gigi Hadid to ditch London for LA.

Ford is a pioneer, a businessman, and leading a revolution towards making Los Angeles a mainstay contender with New York, London and Paris in the fashion industry. All eyes are on LA as the city continues to mature.

All Photos Courtesy of Tom Ford via Instagram