The Best Luxury Fashion, Art and Design Events in September 2019

The Dandelion Chandelier September 2019 Calendar for Luxury Fashion, Art and Design is our curated list of the major art auctions, antique shows, art fairs, design shows, and fashion and beauty events this month. For the full September 2019 Luxury Calendar, click here.

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September is Fashion Month. Fashion Weeks  will unfold in New York, Milan, London and Paris. Accompanied by amazing parties, new product launches, store openings and other events. 

On the design front, there are also several major shows and Design Weeks taking place this month, including Paris and Helsinki. Meanwhile, Berlin, Sydney and Chicago host their annual art shows. 

For auctions, Christie’s and Sotheby’s will host dueling Banksy auctions. Let’s hope that nothing at either sale self-destructs.

the best in luxury fashion, art and design this september 2019

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If you’re in Chicago, catch Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech at the Museum of Contemporary Art before it closes at the end of the month.  It’s the first museum exhibition devoted to the founder of Off-White, who is also the Menswear Creative Director for Louis Vuitton – through Sept 22

Just when you’ve begun to wrap your head around Fall/Winter 2019 trends, here comes New York Fashion Week to get you thinking about Spring/Summer 2020.  This is the first NYFW with Tom Ford as CFDA chairman – Sept 6 – 14

Right after NYFW, London Fashion Week begins.  Victoria Beckham, Burberry, JW Anderson and more will present – Sept 13 – 17

Milan Fashion Week will see shows from Moschino, Missoni, Versace and more- Sept 17 – 23

There’s nothing better than Paris in the fall. Except for maybe Paris Fashion Week, with the likes of Saint Laurent, Givenchy and Chanel showing their latest designs – Sept 23 – Oct 1

Chanel: The Impossible Collection ($895) from Assouline is the equivalent of a literary museum exhibition. The curated selection of 100 iconic and signature looks of the house of Chanel would be the perfect gift for any fashion lover on your list.  – Sept 26

2. art fairs and shows in september 2019

The 3rd edition of art berlin will present works from 110 international galleries at Tempelhof Airport- Sept 12 – 15

Sydney Contemporary is Australasia’s most prominent contemporary art fair – Sept 12 – 15

Among the art fairs in September 2019 is the Biennale des Antiquaires, a highlight of the French capital’s art market calendar. It epitomizes the essence of the French ‘art de vivre’ – Sept 13 – 17

Opening the fall art season each September, EXPO CHICAGO hosts leading international art galleries – Sept 19 – 22

The 14th annual NY Art Book Fair at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City is the world’s premier event for artists’ books, contemporary art catalogs, monographs, art periodicals and zines – Sept 20 – 22

3. major art auctions and antique shows in september 2019

Sotheby’s London will debut its first-ever online sale dedicated to Britain’s most provocative street artist: Banksy.  Banksy/Online will present a selection of the activist’s most sought-after prints and multiples, including his iconic Girl with Balloon and Grappling Hook – Sept 6 – 19

Over 1,000 works of art will be offered across six sales during Sotheby’s Asia Week, featuring a striking and diverse array of Chinese ceramics, sculpture, works of art, paintings and calligraphy – Sept 6 – 25

In another of the major art auctions in September 2019, Christie’s will host its own Banksy sale, Banksy: I can’t believe you morons actually buy this sh*t – Sept 11 – 14

Sotheby’s is hosting a sale dedicated to designer Martin Margiela. Martin Margiela – Hors Normes will bring together nearly 220 pieces from a private collection. It’s a chance to revisit the most iconic creations from his emergence in 1989 through 2006 – Sept 19

4. design shows and conferences in september 2019

The 8th annual Paris Design Week showcases the work of over 300 French and international designers with exhibitions, lectures and awards – Sept 5 – 14

You will find exhibitions, fashion shows, talks and workshops at Helsinki Design Week in Finland – Sept 5 – 15

A major part of Paris Design Week, Maison & Objet Paris is the international interior lifestyle show featuring three major sections: Maison (interior decoration), Objet (concept and retail) and Influences (encompassing luxury, design and architecture) – Sept 6 – 10

China’s international furniture expo, Furniture China, returns to Shanghai for its 25th anniversary with contemporary and traditional designs – Sept 9 – 12

Returning to venues and institutions throughout the city is the London Design Festival, which celebrates and promotes London as the design capital of the world.  Looking for a place to stay while there?  Consider The Beaumont in Mayfair– Sept 14 – 22

the best in luxury fashion, art and design this september 2019

That’s it. Our top picks for the best luxury fashion, art and design events this September 2019. Have a brilliant month.

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 Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.

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