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The Price Ain't Right (w/ Amanda Mull)

The New Garde with Alyssa Vingan

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The Rising Tide of Luxury Prices

This chapter explores the significant price increases in the luxury fashion industry, with a particular focus on handbags. It examines the strategies employed by major brands like LVMH and Hermes during the pandemic, highlighting how shifts in consumer behavior and perceived scarcity have driven pricing upwards. The discussion also reflects on the evolution of fashion brands, critiquing the move towards merchandising over craftsmanship, and how consumer skepticism is reshaping the luxury landscape.

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