Why Would Stock for a High-End Store with Expensive Clothing

Multiple Choice

Why would stock for a high-end store with expensive clothing be considered risky in a recession?

A) Consumers demand cheaper clothes in times of recession, and that company would be expected to make lower profits.
B) Consumers do not buy stock when recessions occur.
C) High-end clothing store stocks have low covariance with the market.
D) Stocks from such companies depend heavily on oil prices.