At a moment of flux for the challenged luxury industry — and New York Fashion Week itself — designers focused on commerciality and clienteling. This year’s New York Fashion Week took place in a challenging macroeconomic environment. Brands took things into their own hands, focusing on what sells — and who they sell it to. In addition to the Council of Fashion Designers of America, which operates the calendar, a new support platform called “The Venue Collective” emerged this year.