What Is Vogue World? Here’s Everything You Need to Know Before It Kicks Off Milan Fashion Week

If you aren’t on the fashion side of the internet, you might not even know that Vogue has another coveted event aside from the Met Gala. Of course, pop culture aficionados have also been locked in to fashion’s biggest night, thanks to its star-studded guest list. And now, there’s officially another one to follow: Vogue World.Perhaps the star-studded event is the second-biggest night in fashion, pulling famous guests like Hailey Bieber, Bad Bunny, Sombr, and more. Before this year’s show kicks off Milan Fashion Week, here’s a rundown on Vogue World’s history, format, and what makes it different from a typical runway show.Jump to:So, what is Vogue World?When was the first Vogue World?Which celebrities will be at Vogue World: Milano?Where is Vogue World 2027?How to watch Vogue World 2026According to the publication, Vogue World is an annual global livestreamed fashion charity event and street spectacular to celebrate fashion, local culture, and community causes. 100 percent of ticket proceeds and profits from each exclusive capsule collection are donated to local cultural and performing arts organizations in the cities that host the show every year.Kristy Sparow//Getty ImagesThis isn’t your typical fashion show, though. Different celebs perform during the show and even make cameo appearances to walk down the runway. Sabrina Carpenter famously hit the catwalk in 2024, with stars like Sombr, Conan Gray, and María Zardoya taking the runway the following year.When was the first Vogue World?The first Vogue World event took place in 2022, with a street fair-meets-fashion show fusion to commemorate New York Fashion Week.After the success of Vogue World: New York, the show took place in London the following year and in Paris to coincide with the 2024 Olympics. Then, the show headed back to the States with Vogue World: Hollywood, which celebrated some of the most iconic movie character looks at the Paramount Pictures Studio Lot in 2025.This year’s edition is set to take place in Milan, Italy, on Tuesday, September 22.Which celebrities will be at Vogue World: Milano?While the A-list attendees for Vogue World: Milano have not yet been confirmed, we can likely expect some pretty big stars.Celebs like Gracie Abrams, Bad Bunny, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Gabbriette have performed or walked the runway in previous years.Where is Vogue World 2027?More than a month before Vogue World: Milano took place, the publication already confirmed the location for next year’s installment: San Francisco.“Vogue believes in celebrating cities, and San Francisco is a city like none other,” Anna Wintour said in the initial announcement, per Vogue. “It’s a place of diverse communities living side by side, a place that loves the arts, loves creativity, and isn’t afraid of change.”She added, “There’s a history of rebelliousness here, as well as incredible innovation. I love that San Francisco has always stood up for its values, and the things it believes in. We think it’s the perfect setting for Vogue World 2027.”How to watch Vogue World 2026We don’t get to see what happens inside the Met Gala, but thankfully, we get to witness all of Vogue World in all its glory thanks to the fashion mag’s official livestream.Kristy Sparow//Getty ImagesVogue is livestreaming the event at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on Tuesday, September 22.