The luxury industry is divided on secondhand goods, with the likes of Balenciaga launching branded resale programmes even as top-end Chanel and Hermès hold out.
Labels from Tom Ford and Ganni to Alyx and ALC are reportedly looking for new partners.
In a polarised country, dressing political figures can boost brand awareness and sales, but it can also backfire.
Proenza Schouler, Gabriela Hearst, Eckhaus Latta and others made their cases on day five of New York Fashion Week.
Fashion is myth-making. You don’t need that coat or that bag, but the best in the business make you believe you do.