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The psychology of high-priced luxury goods

August 15, 2007

There have been a couple of recent articles in mainstream newspapers about this recently.
New York Times: When High Price Is the Allure
This is the fourth consecutive autumn season in which a weak dollar has meant higher prices for designer clothing, much of which is made in Europe or stitched from fabrics imported from European [...]

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Are Birkin Bags The Root Of Evil?

July 20, 2007

Here’s an interesting post from Gawker about luxury handbags: Are Birkin Bags The Root Of Evil?
Exerpt: “With the bag… there are no leftovers because there are no sizes, unlike shoes or clothes,” Miuccia Prada told me. “It’s easier to choose a bag than a dress because you don’t have to face the age, the weight, [...]

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