Top Fashion Designers From 38 Countries Unite for Peace, Cultural Understanding and Humanitarian Causes. The first ever World Fashion Week- World Fashion Awards is announced to be held in the United States in 2007. Los Angeles will act as inaugurating city and while 38 countries are confirmed to participate, the expectations are overwhelming. As an opening act, the World Fashion Week – World Fashion Awards will host its World Premiere and Welcoming Gala on December 7th, 2006 at the Kodak Theatre (House of The Academy Awards). The Gala, will serve as the official introduction of The First Annual World Fashion Week – World Fashion Awards USA 2007 to worldwide media, the International Fashion Industry, and all participating countries in a fundraising effort for Humanitarian Aid. The first ever World Fashion Week - World Fashion Awards provides worldwide exposure and recognition for participants, with a special interest in establishing cultural bridges and trade opportunities.