We're proud to introduce our latest fashion blogger, going by the nom de plume Peking Rags. Her very first column scopes out the fashion capitals of the world (Paris, New York, Milan and London, we're told) and tells you how to recreate those classic looks in our not-so-famously fashionable capital of Beijing.

Fashion season is well underway. Now that Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein and Alexander Wang et al have offered up their sartorial visions for autumn/winter 2012 in New York, fashion editors, buyers and their entourage of photographers, street style bloggers and fashion groupies have crossed the Atlantic for a tightly packed six days in London. It was very nearly overshadowed by Milan's encroaching new schedule, but after a stop in the Italian center of fashion, all eyes will turn to Paris to see collections from some of the world's oldest fashion houses: Chanel, Christian Dior, Lanvin.

So which city is the best? Without being diplomatic (assume that this blog will always play devil's advocate) these four cities are four different characters. While trying to group together the style of around 300 designers seems as absurd as, say, astrology, that's not to say it's impossible to see four very different attitudes emerge from New York, London, Milan and Paris.

New York has Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera and now, Victoria Beckham. New York says classic. It's slick and sophisticated. Younger designers Alexander Wang and Jason Wu are steadily impacting their styles upon the city--Wang's all-American track-and-field collections have inspired a whole trend that has infiltrated the high street and influenced scores of other designers, while Wu's modern uptown princess looks are seen on everyone from Alexa Chung to Michelle Obama.

Get the look in Beijing:Head to Calvin Klein Jeans in Raffles City for jeans and a white tee for minimalist 90s cool.

London's a different kettle of fish entirely. Heritage brands Burberry, Aquascutum and Pringle of Scotland (founded in 1856, 1851 and 1815 respectively) sit comfortably alongside young upstarts Henry Holland, Holly Fulton and Christopher Kane. The smallest of the fashion weeks, London itself is the rebellious sibling, known for wild experimentation and a flair for print (see Mary Katrantzou, Erdem and Jonathan Saunders). Sometimes sidelined but influential nonetheless.

Get the look in Beijing: London-based Chinese designer Yang Du's vivid pop-art cashmere dresses can be found at AnyShopStyle.cn.

Milan is home to the big-hitters: Gucci, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Versace, Giorgio Armani. The Italian fashion houses have a touch of the old world about them. They are for vamps, powerful and a bit decadent. The kind of clothes you can image European heiresses wearing. Etro and Roberto Cavalli represent the freer spirits, while Raf Simons at Jil Sander has changed the face of minimalism with his recent collections which were lessons in volume and modernity.

Get the look in Beijing:Get ready for Marni for H&M, which is arriving in shops on 8th March.

Paris, ah Paris. The home of Lanvin, the oldest fashion house still in business, Christian Dior and the famous New Look, the legendary Coco Chanel. Perhaps the histories surrounding these houses and their designers is what makes Paris seem all the more romantic; their names are so ingrained in our minds that it is impossible separate the stories from the clothes. But let's try. Paris is chic, ageless and cutting edge. Gareth Pugh and Maison Martin Margiela push the boundaries of ready-to-wear, not forgetting Japanese avant-garde maestros Issey Miyake, Yojhi Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo. At the other end of the scale is the romance of Chloe, Cacharel and, the breathtaking Haider Ackerman.

Get the look in Beijing: Head to 35, Mao'er Hutong to Wuhao Curated Shop, where you can find French brands Gaspard Yurkievich and Didier Ludot.

Which city holds the most fashion magic for you? Answers on a postcard (or below is fine)