Is the fashion world becoming more political?

Fashion isn’t just a way to express oneself artistically anymore – somehow, unexpectedly, it’s become a central part of the political sphere following the 2016 election. From Hillary Clinton’s iconic pantsuits, to Melania and Ivanka Trump’s influence and connections to the fashion world, voters have had plenty of looks to emulate, as well as businesses they could choose to boycott or support, depending on their political preference. While some companies, such as outdoor wear designer Patagonia or shoe company Toms, have made names for themselves as socially conscious brands intent on fighting climate change or poverty, the connections between specific designers, retailers, and a political candidate’s family is a newer phenomenon ushered in by President-elect Donald Trump’s move from a businessman to the White House.

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Is the fashion world becoming more political?

French fashion designer refuses to dress Melania Trump

There's no doubt which side the fashion world supported during the US presidential campaign. For years, First Lady Michelle Obama and Democrats' vanquished presidential candidate Hillary Clinton have been favorites with fashion designers who dressed them in clothes aimed at evoking their values.

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French fashion designer refuses to dress Melania Trump

Donna Karan Takes Us on a Tour of Her New Urban Zen Store in L.A.

The fashion designer talks female power dressing and how Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton originated the cold-shoulder top.

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Donna Karan Takes Us on a Tour of Her New Urban Zen Store in L.A.

Trump-Clinton debate seen by record 80.9 million TV viewers – CNN

Some 80.9 million Americans watched the first, raucous, U.S. presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump on television, smashing a decades old record for such events, CNN said on Tuesday. The figure includes the approximately 45 million who watched the 90-minute debate on the four main TV networks, as well as millions more who watched cable channels, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and other smaller outlets, CNN said. If confirmed, the audience, due to be finalised later on Tuesday, beat the 80.6 million record set by the Jimmy Carter-Ronald Reagan TV presidential debate in 1980 but fell short of the 100 million viewers some analysts had predicted for the face-off.

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Ralph Lauren Revealed As Designer of Hillary Clinton’s Historic White Pantsuit

Ending speculation, Ralph Lauren confirms he designed the suit Hillary Clinton wore to accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president.

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Ralph Lauren Revealed As Designer of Hillary Clinton’s Historic White Pantsuit