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To illustrate this decline, the speaker compares two pairs of Levi's jeans from different eras. The first pair, purchased around 2007, is a testament to durability, having survived years of wear and tear without any significant damage. In stark contrast, a similar pair bought a decade later became unusable within just a year and a half due to a hole that developed in a crucial area. The difference in durability raises questions about the fabrics used and the craftsmanship involved in modern clothing manufacturing.
Remarkably, while the cost of these jeans remained around $50 over the years, the question arises: how can prices remain stable when inflation and the cost of materials are on the rise? The answer lies in the practices of consumer behavior and expectations.