The American fashion industry is grappling with significant uncertainty, particularly for independent designers who are struggling financially and creatively. With a trend of resources favoring European luxury brands, smaller labels find it difficult to stand out. New York Fashion Week is facing criticism, with some suggesting its relevance is waning. Efforts by organizations like the CFDA to revitalize the industry are noteworthy, yet many emerging designers, especially from marginalized backgrounds, still find it challenging to achieve recognition despite recent societal shifts following the Black Lives Matter movement.
Compared to other industries, fashion's adoption of DEI as an initiative came only in 2020. Designers only began to see industry reception after Black Lives Matter.
At a time when the role of designers is questioned, we have to ignore the noise and focus on what matters the most to us.
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