Amid a rocky luxury climate and changing consumer tastes, the fashion world is getting grounded.

In Miu Miu’s presentation in Paris last month, creative director Miuccia Prada outfitted models in aprons and other industrial attire, with sturdy utilitarian footwear. “In fashion, we always talk about glamour and rich people, but we have to recognize also that life is very different,” the creative director told reporters after the show.

Fendi, meanwhile, sent so many Red Wing collab boots down the runway for spring 2025 that it caught even the boot maker by surprise. And for several seasons, workwear brands like Carhartt and Timberland have been go-to collaborators for top designers.

High-end labels are looking for a genuine narrative, according to experts.

“It’s sort of unclear whe

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