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Fashion comes in many forms and these next five festivals prove the variety behind this form of expression like few others. From the quirky to the eco-friendly, to dressing up in trash, they offer no ordinary visit inside the creative minds of their designers.  And if you’re a music lover or avid film critic, visiting these trendy shows are a must.

Germany: Berlin fashion Film Festival

If a trip to the movies involves playing dress-up, whether you’re on a hot date or with your buddies, then the Berlin fashion Film Festival (BfFF) might just be calling your name. This profound show stands out for its creative displays of videography intermixed with high-end fashion that will make every trendy shopper jump for joy.  Held in the first week of July during Berlin Fashion Week, BfFF draws enthusiasts from near and far wanting to breathe in the high energy as well as the chic styles that encompass the entire show. 

Jam-packed with an award show, exclusive debuts of screenings, and an after-party that goes hand-in-hand with the trendy décor of the festival, you’ll witness the artistry that occurs when film and world-class fashion collide.

 Santa Fe, NM: Trash Fashion Show

For many of us, digging through old trash to make a one-of-a-kind outfit may seem more grotesque than a unique way to shop.  But the theme of Santa Fe’s Trash Fashion & Costume Contest is the more designers can transform garbage into glitzy fashion, the better. 

Models dressed from head-to-toe in litter strut the catwalk in front of judges, who wil then determine which designer will win this extreme contest. In fact, some of the garments are so intricately created it is quite difficult to differentiate the styles here to that of some of the world’s most prestigious brands.  No matter what your specific style may be, at this fashion show it’s OK to dress really trashy.

California: Eco Fashion Show

Going green can also mean revamping your closet. So what better way to indulge in some window shopping than at San Francisco’s Eco Fashion Show?

This vibrant environmentalist’s catwalk takes place during Earth Day with its eco-friendly styles being its main attraction. Couture never looked this green, especially since the designs showcased are created out of materials that are produced with less waste and recycled from vintage fabrics.  Not only will you be obliged to leave your carbon footprint wherever you go, but the styles of the Eco Fashion Show might just convince you to leave it in your closet too.

China: World Music Fashion Festival

Move over Victoria Secret Fashion Show because you haven’t seen a show that combines music and style like that of the World Music Fashion Festival (WMFF).  This world-class event celebrates culture through the art of innovative trends that is presented to the world as each model rhythmically saunters down the runway.

International artists of various genres including designers and entertainers, all unite to share their passions on one platform, proving that this catwalk is not only about bombarding the audience with up-and-coming designs, but the splendor that evolves when music meets fashion.

Malaysia: Malaysia International Shoe Festival

Every fashionista knows that a pair of shoes can either make or break an outfit. And if you find your number of shoes outweigh the amount of clothes you have, you just might be a classic shoe-a-holic. But that doesn’t mean you can’t spend hours looking at them.

At the Malaysia International Shoe Festival all lovers of the shoe are welcomed to explore the myriad of colorful and bold sneakers, flats, stilettos and sandals housed here. Whether you’re a jeans and T-shirt chick that enjoys the comfort of a running shoe or believe pain is beauty when attempting to maintain your balance in a six-inch heel, you can rest assure the Malaysia International She Festival has it all.  You may even be compelled to slip your feet in a pair or two.