"International Fashion Show" Soundtrack Lyrics

"International Fashion Show (2008 Compilation, Wagram Music)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

Not a film, but a four-disc runway-ready compilation: International Fashion Show gathers 60 tracks across indie, electro, house, downtempo, and left-field pop—sequenced to echo the energy arcs of real catwalk playlists. The set arrived in October 2008 via Wagram Music, a label known for multi-artist anthologies and lifestyle-themed boxes.

Each disc leans into a different runway mood—warm-up gloss, statement stride, edge/afterparty, and late-night comedown. Retail metadata confirms a 4×CD format, ~4h37m runtime, and Wagram catalogue number (3135722). Several inclusions were fashion-circuit staples of the era: Coldcut’s “Walk a Mile in My Shoes (Tiga Mix),” I Monster’s “Daydream in Blue,” Wax Tailor with Sharon Jones, Aeroplane remixing Lindstrøm affiliates, plus cuts from Pop Levi, Jamie Lidell, Nightmares on Wax, The Heavy, Maxïmo Park, and more.

Questions & Answers

Is this tied to a movie?

No—this is a 2008 various-artists compilation aimed at fashion/runway use and home listening.

Who released it and when?

Wagram Music (France), originally dated October 20, 2008 (EAN/UPC 3596971357221).

How many discs and how long?

Four CDs, roughly 277 minutes total (about 4 hours 37 minutes).

What styles dominate?

Electro/house/downtempo/indie crossover with a few soulful or cinematic detours.

Any notable remixes?

Tiga’s remix of “Walk a Mile in My Shoes,” Hercules & Love Affair’s remix work appears via Aeroplane’s “Whispers,” and assorted label-scene edits typical of 2006–2008.

How is it sequenced?

Like a show: Disc 1 = arrival/warm-up; Disc 2 = statement looks; Disc 3 = edge/club energy; Disc 4 = late glide/cool-down.

Notes & Trivia

• Packaging is a slip-box with four sleeves; some market listings note paper-sleeve/mini-LP style.
• International EAN 3596971357221 and catalog 3135722 appear consistently across retailers.
• Several tracks later resurfaced on brand playlists and boutique comps—evidence the curators chased runway-friendly intros/outros.

Genres & Themes

Electro & house → stride and spotlight. Mid-tempo kicks and bright synths set model pace without stealing focus.

Downtempo & trip-hop → texture and breath. Breaks and vinyl haze for transitions, venue resets, and front-row ambience.

Indie/alt crossover → personality beats. Guitars and hooks punctuate look changes; brief attitude spikes keep a show from flattening.

Tracks & Scenes

Representative set-pieces (not a full tracklist). “Scenes” describe typical runway placements the tracks suit.

“Dita Dimone” — Pop Levi
Scene: House lights dim to a red wash for first looks; a prancing bassline snaps the pace from foyer chatter to runway focus (non-diegetic/PA).
Why it matters: A clean count-in for photographers; swagger without over-clubbing.

“Walk a Mile in My Shoes (Tiga Mix)” — Coldcut
Scene: Core segment run—long silhouettes, steady camera track, models on 32-bar turns (non-diegetic/PA).
Why it matters: A classic remix with roomy low-end and urbane sheen; edits cleanly for looped exits.

“Outta Control” — Plantlife
Scene: Color-pop capsule; crowd energy tilts playful, then resets for a sharper line (non-diegetic/PA).
Why it matters: Funky syncopation freshens the middle third.

“When I Come Back Around” — Jamie Lidell
Scene: Menswear interlude—tailored neutrals, crisp lighting (non-diegetic/PA).
Why it matters: Soulful grit warms a cool palette; keeps cadence human.

“Daydream in Blue” — I Monster
Scene: Slow-mo film loop on the back wall; walk tempo eases for couture-style drape (non-diegetic/PA).
Why it matters: Sampled strings + lull beat = runway dream sequence.

“You’re Such An… (The Film Remix)” — Cirkus feat. Neneh Cherry
Scene: Attitude section—harder angles, bolder eye lines (non-diegetic/PA).
Why it matters: Vocal cut-ups ride a tough groove; it reads confident from row one to the risers.

“Bringin It” — Nightmares on Wax
Scene: Accessories spotlight; camera drops low for bags and shoes (non-diegetic/PA).
Why it matters: Head-nod tempo = editorial coverage gold.

“Coleen” — The Heavy
Scene: Denim/casual capsule; smiles finally appear (non-diegetic/PA).
Why it matters: Snare pop and call-and-response vocal add lift without breaking frame.

“Girls Who Play Guitars” — Maxïmo Park
Scene: Final fast pass before the bow; models tighten turns and double up (non-diegetic/PA).
Why it matters: Indie momentum cues applause and signals the lineup is near done.

“Whispers (Hercules & Love Affair Remix)” — Aeroplane
Scene: Designer bow & finale loop; lights bloom warm and confetti threatens (non-diegetic/PA).
Why it matters: Chic, euphoric, edit-friendly—an ideal closer for exits and curtain call.

Music–Story Links

There’s no plot here, but the curation still “tells” a show: a measured on-ramp (downtempo/neo-soul), a glossy mid-section (electro/house with remix brand names), and a wink of indie/garage to end human, not clinical. Albums like this became quick-draw toolkits for show callers and boutique DJs in the late-2000s.

How It Was Made

Wagram specializes in themed anthologies; this one packages four discs around global fashion capitals (a retailer blurb frames the concept as Paris/London/New York/Milan mood boards). Rights are mostly existing masters and licensed remixes; sequencing targets runway-friendly BPMs and clean intros/outros for walk cues.

Reception & Quotes

Retailers filed it under “Soundtracks & Musicals” or “Stage & Screen” because of its intended use case; collector chatter tends to praise the value-per-disc and the finale run of remixes.

“Four discs of catwalk-tempo comfort food.” album coverage

“A one-box starter kit for fashion-week playlists.” retail blurb

Additional Info

• UPC/EAN: 3596971357221; catalog: 3135722.
• Format: 4×CD boxed set; stereo; studio masters.
• Total runtime ~277 minutes (~4:36:48).
• Packaging: slip-box with four individual sleeves (market variants exist).
• Positioned by sellers as city-themed discs aligned to major fashion capitals.

Technical Info

• Title: International Fashion Show (Compilation)
• Year: 2008
• Type: Various-artists 4×CD compilation for runway/lifestyle listening
• Label: Wagram Music (France)
• Discs/Runtime: 4 discs; ~277 minutes (≈4h37m)
• Selected notable placements (album cuts): Coldcut “Walk a Mile in My Shoes (Tiga Mix)”; I Monster “Daydream in Blue”; Pop Levi “Dita Dimone”; Jamie Lidell “When I Come Back Around”; Aeroplane “Whispers (H&L.A. Remix)”.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Discogs release & marketplace entries; Amazon/retail product page; eBay retail metadata (UPC/date/runtime); bol.com listing (release date, runtime); Asian retailer listings (EAN/catalog confirmation).

November, 11th 2025