Thomas might have delved deeper into why fashion labels inspire such mania, beyond "selling dreams," but her curiosity is contagious. Despite her grasp of business machinations, her argument that conglomerates have stolen luxury's soul doesn't entirely wash. If anything, she's fon
Thomas might have delved deeper into why fashion labels inspire such mania, beyond "selling dreams," but her curiosity is contagious. Despite her grasp of business machinations, her argument that conglomerates have stolen luxury's soul doesn't entirely wash. If anything, she's fond of the aristocratic past, snarks at "behemoths that churn out perfume like Kraft makes cheese" and is too credulous of fashionistas' towering egos. From Publishers WeeklyNewsweek reporter Thomas skillfully narrates European fashion houses' evolution from exclusive ateliers to marketing juggernauts. ultra luxury make clear, the rich and chic can still distinguish themselves, even when Las Vegas hosts the world's ritziest brands. . (Aug.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. She follows the overarching story, parts of which are familiar, from boardrooms to street markets that unload millions in counterfeit goods, dropping irresistible details like a Japanese monk obsessed with Comme des Garçons. As her tales of quotidian vs. After a brisk history of luxury, Thomas shows why haIronically as her fame grows due to a bestselling sex therapy book, The Big O, therapist Lecia Calhoun watches her own love life tank. Third, I have family living a few miles from Gwynn's Island. He survived it all, amazingly, and was highly decorated - although recommended twice, he never received the Congressional Medal of Honor - which was probably due to AEF Headquarters politics. The observations range from his approach to directing; the influence of painting upon his camera work, and his association with stellar actors, to his beginnings in Hollywood as a screenwriter, and the influences of James Joyce and Ernest Hemingway upon his movies. M’S SEVEN-X PLAN FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH is a solid resource for those looking to learn more about the digestive system and digestive disorders. I deserve it.This book does an excellent job explaining the series of events and working arrangements that led to this environment. Kramer uses our contemporary knowledge in psychiatry to rediagnose some of Freud's patients.I got a deeper understanding of some of the famous cases like Anna O,DDeluxe is an uncompromising look behind the glossy façade that will enthrall anyone interested in fashion, finance, or culture.. Award-winning journalist Dana Thomas digs deep into the dark side of the luxury industry to uncover all the secrets that Prada, Gucci, and Burberry don?t want us to know. It offered a history of tradition, superior quality, and a pampered buying experience. Once luxury was available only to the rarefied and aristocratic world of old money and royalty. Today, however, luxury is simply a product packaged and sold by multibillion-dollar global corporations focused on growth, visibility, brand awareness, advertising, and, above all, profits
- Title : Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster
- Author : Dana Thomas
- Rating : 4.65 (815 Vote)
- Publish : 2016-12-12
- Format : Paperback
- Pages : 384 Pages
- Asin : 0143113704
- Language : English
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