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Tan spent roughly $800 on the shoes alone, and the clothing choices did little to elevate the basic aesthetic: simple black trousers, a generic gray coat that resembled a uniform, and low-impact pieces that could be sourced elsewhere—perhaps even more affordably. The overall tone suggested that despite the hefty price tags, the pieces failed to distinguish themselves from mass-market basics, raising questions about what consumers are actually paying for.