I find it silly and absurd that designers, or artists in general, have to produce on a schedule. You need to be inspired, and you can't dictate a timeline for inspiration.
I suggest they become writers, musicians or artists like painters, etc.
Fashion industry dictates a couple of things, the greatest of which is the churn of seasons and styles. Without this, the industry collapses. Why does the hem line rise and fall but for mainly a reason to have to buy more clothes?
I have seen some smaller fashion lines who have been late or delayed, and did not really hit their fall season until September, and I can tell you the impact was great in terms of lost sales and people picking over their left overs because the buyers were already "Inspired" and has spent earlier in August.
Likewise when you think of "Artist" what do you imagine? How many of people we see who are painters, musicians, or writers are also Waiters or cab drivers or what ever to pay the bill.
Fashion is a business with moments of flair, inspiration, and beauty... And not to be cynical but part of the cycle is also to allow these artists who have "bland" collection have them pass quickly because by the time they hit the shelves or go direct to the discount bin, they have hopefully have had enough time to recover and their next season is already being previewed.
If we look on First View, how many designers are listed, as well as what is the total market that is available? Fashion in the end is a business, it is also a business whose difference is often perception and whims
