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In Hollywood, men have historically taken a backseat on the red carpet — relegating themselves to unremarkable black tuxedos, while the women wore gowns that were written into fashion history.
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Seeking comfort and a vehicle for self-expression, roomier trousers are becoming an even more important part of a man’s wardrobe. But brands have to straddle the line between feeding into the trend and staying true to their unique design philosophies.
A red carpet presence helps build legitimacy, awareness and credibility — but as luxury giants spend big and young designers closely watch their budgets in a touch market, many are reworking their approaches to celebrity dressing.
Luxury brands aren’t cutting back exactly, but the days of spending ever more of the budget on custom dresses and celebrity ambassador contracts may be coming to an end.
Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.
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