The Importance of Fashion in a Changing Economy

Despite the economic changes, designers and retailers are hopeful that New York’s Fashion Week will spark consumer interest in fashion once again and will encourage spending. The article discusses new trends and styles premiering in this years fashion week. A lot of it is geared towards styles that will be appealing to the average consumer and are affordable. Designers and retailers work together to create a price that consumers will spend, but that will still turn a profit.
Source: Tan, Cheyrl. "Fashion in a Faltering Economy." Wall Street Journal. 15 Sep 2008: n. page. Web. 19 Dec. 2011.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122152150288939413.html.