The Mythology of Quiet Luxury (with Amanda Mull)
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The Rich Merchant Class Dressed in a Simple Way
An economic recession does not necessarily mean that people will pare down their wardrobes. Rich people always dress in a way that is coded as rich, even if we can't tell immediately from the onset. Mina: Tech bros are more so like a new moneyed class but still rich people. This newly-muddied class is strategically displaying their mounting riches while still making sure to project the values they wish to be associated with.
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