There are no strict dress codes to be observed in Madrid – one's clothes should merely try and fit the occasion. During the somewhat oppressive summers people tend to wear light clothes to make the heat bearable. Winters in this city can get pretty cold.

Madrid has been rivaling with Barcelona to obtain the title as Fashion Capital of Spain. Here in Madrid fashion weeks are also organized with main events being held at the Pasarela Cibeles (Cibeles Catwalk). Twice a year, Madrid-based designers, such as Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Angel Schlesser and Javier Larrainar, among many others, present their creations and latest collections here.

You will find clothes by these great designers in the city's exclusive boutiques. If you’re traveling on a tighter budget, your best bet will be to take a look in the shopping malls for clothes. More info on Madrid's big fashion shows: www.cibeles.ifema.es

You will find the newest creations by Madrid's fashion designers in the city's exclusive boutiques, which you will discover while taking a Spanish Language Course in Madrid.