Back to home Wardrobe & Everyday Style

What is catwalk/runway?

The catwalk or runway is a form of presentation on which collections are shown in movement, sequence and staged context.

Glossary illustration for catwalk/runway

Definition

Models present clothing in front of an audience or camera. Music, casting, light, space and styling are part of the message and can greatly change the effect of the individual pieces.

In simple words

Runway looks often show a condensed creative idea. Not every outfit is intended as a direct everyday template; some parts are changed later for sales, press or show. For your personal wardrobe, it is worth identifying individual signals such as color, proportion or material.

What to pay attention to

  • Separate the wearable garment from show styling, pose and dramaturgy.
  • Ask which individual element can be translated into your everyday life.
  • Additionally, assess the fabric and fit outside of the moving production.

Common misconceptions

Catwalk fashion is not automatically unwearable. The runway reinforces ideas that, in a reduced form, often become very suitable for everyday use.

ESKYNA note

The catwalk shows fashion as a message - your wardrobe decides which part of it becomes everyday life.