The New Luxury? Why The Row Shuns Social Media

Riya Soni, Intern at Fashion Law Journal
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Our fellow fashionistas may not have witnessed The Row’s Resort 2025 collection debut at Paris Fashion Week. The Row’s Resort 2025 collection exemplifies the brand’s signature subtle elegance and fine craftsmanship. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen founded The Row, and its most recent collection features classic ensembles with timeless elegance and well-balanced proportions. The bold black colour scheme steals the show, with a high-end cashmere poncho and a staple leather tote bag in the forefront. Second, modern coat designs come with adjustable sections that resemble scarves and improved shoulder cushioning. The main outfit is still the major attraction, with cutting-edge provided by the wool corsets hanging down. That’s all this, yet this is the reason it’s been kept private and distant. 

The Row, known for its “quiet luxury,” made a daring request to attendees that they do not take pictures or films during the show, sending shockwaves across the fashion industry and defying the usual social media frenzy. A lifestyle that values understated elegance and quality over conspicuous shows of wealth is known as quiet luxury. It’s meant for people who value discernment and exclusivity without the garish displays of money or too boastful rhetoric. Quiet luxury prioritises well-made, long-lasting things over fashionable and fast-fashion ones. Discrete luxury is about understanding what’s well-made and prioritising quality over quantity, not just about pricey names.

Fans and guests were left in a state of mild amazement when Vanessa Friedman, the chief fashion critic and fashion director of The New York Times, spilled the beans on The Row’s unorthodox request. “The Row looks forward to having you… We kindly ask that you refrain from capturing or sharing any content during your experience,” the statement said. Let’s hear everyone scream in dismay at once. The reason for this is that The Row isn’t just any luxury brand; rather, it’s the pinnacle of subtle elegance, where money speaks louder than words.

This brand, whose T-shirts cost an amazing $550, is unmatched in its mastery of exclusivity. The Row has also mastered the art of hidden affluence by restricting who can purchase their clothes as well as who can even see them. Of course, there are benefits to taking pictures and filming at fashion events. It captures the flow of clothing in motion and assists editors and buyers in selecting which items to shoot and stock. According to the audience, it’s also about showing off on Instagram. Getting invited to a fashion show such as The Row’s is a huge deal, and who wouldn’t want to share it with the world?

This is the reason, that this kind of exclusivity can bind and keep fashion enthusiasts thrilled to attend the showcase and the brand’s specific target market. So, next time you’re tempted to snap away at a fashion show, remember The Row’s quiet rebellion. Because in a world where everyone’s shouting for attention, sometimes it’s the silence that speaks the loudest.

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