Historically, designers haven't been afraid of using New York Fashion Week to expose political viewpoints or their feelings toward recent events. In fact, it's usually seen as the perfect time to put those ideas on a pedestal.
Once an insular industry trade event, New York Fashion Week has transformed into a high-priced, fast-paced, public-facing marketing opportunity. Shows are livestreamed, Instagrammed and live-tweeted, immediately transmitting what happens on the runway to the masses.
Nicki Minaj said Monday her recent dust-up with fellow rapper Cardi B was "mortifying and humiliating."
Scenes from New York Fashion Week 2017
