The Fashion Industry Is Struggling — Here’s How 5 Independent Designers Are Coping

"The idea of community is so important now that we are physically distancing. I've been doing daily Instagram lives to connect with design students. They are so full of incredible ideas, and it feels good to offer them feedback and a platform to share their work. They are the future of this industry. My fellow designers have also become a lifeline for me. So many people see the fashion community as a negative space, but I've always known it to be a deeply human one. Joining together to share ideas and resources has been invaluable to me."