What’s he wearing? What’s she wearing? You hear it after every large awards show or even just at the premiere for the latest movie. What was Brad Pitt wearing when he present such-and-such an award? How did Jennifer Lopez manage to fit into that dress? Fashion plays a vital role in the country and people are always looking towards the latest fashion trends and trying to stay ahead of the curve. It’s often not easy, as depending upon where you live, you could be out of the loop before it even starts. Sure, you may be wearing the latest threads in your Midwestern city, but that was so last week last month in New York! When it comes to keeping up with upcoming fashion though, check the fashion shows for best results. And dress carefully.

Recently in New York City, fashion week jumped off with a range of fashion shows showing off everything from the latest in 2006 spring/summer wear to the latest in footwear. Fashion shows like these are vital to staying ahead of the trends because they often showcase “what’s next” as opposed to what’s popular now. Anyone can look around and pick out the trendiest clothes of today, but these shows help you find out what will be popular and trendy tomorrow. This way, you can go out and buy that new dress and wear it before everyone else is.

When it comes to upcoming fashion, there’s a reason why so many celebrities receive free clothing for the various events that they attend. Designers from Versace to FUBU want you to see your favorite celebs wearing the threads that you’ll want to go out and buy. Check any awards show and you’ll see everyone decked out to the nines in clothing that you haven’t seen before. Likewise, magazines often showcase the latest upcoming fashion tips and fashions for you. If you’re interested in becoming fashion-conscious and want to learn more about upcoming fashion, check out these shows and get informed. Don’t get caught up wearing today what someone else was wearing yesterday.