That’s one pricey salad dressing.

Last February at New York Fashion Week, MELKE designer Emma Gage debuted a capsule collection riffing on an unlikely source — a supposed childhood favorite that inspired her to create her latest couture.

No, not Chanel, not Marilyn Monroe — but rather, Hidden Valley Ranch. 10

The line-up — five pieces bearing price tags of up to $1,000 — was straight-up sponsored by the condiment brand, and featured patterns inspired by its iconic seasoning packet.

Gage’s clothes became a viral sensation — for all the wrong reasons.

While the trade pubs dutifully reported on the baffling matchup, some on social media savaged the pairing — driving yet another stake in the heart of a semi-annual event that New York fashionistas used to live for .

What on earth

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