Kamala Harris Inspires Top Designers at NY Fashion Week: “Joy Has Become My Best Friend”
Six weeks into her unexpected ascension atop the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris has not only energized her party ahead of the November 5 presidential election, but also a popular sentiment at the core of her campaign – joy – is now resonating with designers showcasing their Spring 2025 collections in New York this week. In contrast, if President Joe Biden hadn’t stepped down from his challenge against former President Donald Trump – due to the Democratic incumbent trailing behind the Republican nominee in polls – New York Fashion Week would have had a noticeably different atmosphere. Designer Prabal Gurung expressed his feelings about the first half of 2024, stating, “I was feeling quite disheartened; I remember thinking, is this the America I aspired to?” as he spoke with The Hollywood Reporter prior to the unveiling of his collection on Saturday.