New York Fashion Week will kick off the month-long fashion show season next Wednesday (Feb 11), at a time when some US labels are finding new popularity even as the luxury industry struggles with a global slowdown.
Among the closely watched runway shows will be Ralph Lauren and Coach, both of whom have bucked the trend and are enjoying strong demand, with preppy styles in and some shoppers opting for more affordable handbags after sharp price hikes at the likes of Chanel and Dior.
