Fashion 4K
{{Short description|Television channel}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Fashion 4K
| logo = Fashion4K logo.png
| launch_date = {{Start date|2015|9|1}}
| picture_format = 2160p (Ultra HD)
| owner = Fashion One
| country = Europe
| language = English
| area = Worldwide
| headquarters = New York City
| sister_channels = Fashion One 4K
| website = [http://fashion4k.com/ Fashion 4K]
}}
Fashion 4K is a satellite television channel broadcast in Europe that operates under the Fashion One television network.{{Cite web|title = Fashion One launches first global Ultra HD channel|url = http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2015/09/01/fashion-one-launches-global-ultra-hd-channel/|website = Broadband TV News|accessdate = 2015-09-02|date = September 2015}} The channel was launched September 1, 2015, and is the first English language free-to-air channel to be broadcast in 4K resolution (or Ultra High Definition) in Europe. Fashion One also launched its sister channel Fashion One 4K in Asia, Latin America, and North America as the first true global launch of a UHD channel.{{Cite web|title = Fashion One Launches First UHD Fashion Channel, Fashion One 4K, Worldwide with MEASAT|url = https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fashion-one-launches-first-uhd-145000944.html|accessdate = 2015-09-03}}{{Cite web|title = Fashion One 4K channel launches globally » Digital TV Europe|url = http://www.digitaltveurope.net/420321/fashion-one-4k-channel-launches-globally/|website = www.digitaltveurope.net|accessdate = 2015-09-03|date = 2015-09-02}} Both channels operate under Fashion One's network which is owned by Bigfoot Entertainment. As of September 1, 2015, approximately 116 million households across Europe received Fashion 4K via SES S.A.'s Astra 19.2ºE satellite. Since December 2016 it became received via Eutelsat's Hot bird13°E satellite .{{Cite web|title = Fashion One Launches First UHD Fashion Channel, Fashion One 4K, Worldwide with MEASAT|url = https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fashion-one-launches-first-uhd-145000944.html|accessdate = 2015-09-02}}{{Cite web|title = More UHD channels for Europe {{!}}|url =https://www.lyngsat.com/uhd/Hotbird-13B-13C-13E.html|website=lyngsat.com/|accessdate = 2021-01-02}}
Launch
= Fashion One 4K =
Fashion One 4K was launched in Asia, Latin America, and North America at the same time as Fashion 4K via MEASAT-3a, [http://www.ses.com/4628425/nss-806 NSS-806] and SES-3 respectively.{{Cite web|title = Fashion One launches first global Ultra HD channel|url = http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2015/09/01/fashion-one-launches-global-ultra-hd-channel/|website = Broadband TV News|accessdate = 2015-09-02|date = September 2015}}
= Fashion One Network =
Fashion 4K operates under the Fashion One television network along with Fashion One 4K. Before Fashion 4K, Fashion One launched F.O. and Fashion First––both local variants of the network.
= Pre-History =
Fashion One began updating its production format from HD to Ultra HD in 2014.{{Cite web|title = Fashion One 4K channel launches globally » Digital TV Europe|url = http://www.digitaltveurope.net/420321/fashion-one-4k-channel-launches-globally/|website = www.digitaltveurope.net|accessdate = 2015-09-03|date = 2015-09-02}}
Programming
Fashion 4K's original purpose was to play 4K fashion content 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Though the channel identifies primarily as a fashion channel, the channel's programming also covers lifestyle and entertainment.{{cite web|url=http://fashion4k.tv/programming|title=Fashion One - 24/7 Fashion TV & Entertainment | Fashion Shows | Models | Photographers | Designers | Makeup Artists}} Fashion 4K's programming is made up of original series, featured programs and footage from a network of content providers. All footage is shot in 4K resolution.
Original Series
Fashion 4K's original series have been adapted from shows that were broadcast on the Fashion One channel for 4K output.{{Cite web|title = Fashion One launches Fashion 4K, the world's first global Ultra HD channel {{!}} TheCelebrityCafe.com|url = http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2015/09/fashion-one-launches-fashion-4k-worlds-first-global-ultra-hd-channel|website = thecelebritycafe.com|accessdate = 2015-09-03|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150905055750/http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2015/09/fashion-one-launches-fashion-4k-worlds-first-global-ultra-hd-channel|archive-date = 2015-09-05|url-status = dead}}
= Fashion On A Plate =
This docu-series originally aired on the Fashion One channel on June 26, 2014, and returns for its second season on Fashion 4K. This series explores the relationship between food and fashion and challenges restaurants and chefs to combine the two industries on one plate.{{Cite web|title = Fashion On A Plate|url = http://www.fashionone.com/foap|website = Fashion One|accessdate = 2015-08-31}}
= Model Yoga =
Model Yoga is a lifestyle series that also returns for its second season on Fashion 4K. The show originally aired on January 2, 2011.{{Cite web|title = Fashion One - 24/7 Fashion TV & Entertainment {{!}} Fashion Shows {{!}} Models {{!}} Photographers {{!}} Designers {{!}} Makeup Artists|url = http://www.fashionone.com/modelyoga|website = Fashion One|accessdate = 2015-08-31}}
= Eco Fashion =
Eco Fashion is a documentary series that highlights the industry of sustainable fashion. The show first aired on Fashion One on October 15, 2012, and returns for its third season on Fashion 4K.{{Cite web|title = Eco Fashion {{!}} Fashion One|url = http://www.fashionone.com/ecofashion|website = Fashion One|accessdate = 2015-08-31}}