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The diminished differentiation between high-end and fast fashion becomes stark here. Many argue that you could buy similar-looking, well-made basic pieces at stores like H&M or Uniqlo for a fraction of the cost. Everything from fabric to tailoring, they say, is indistinguishable. Yet, the allure persists because owning these pieces signals belonging to an elite "skinny club" where status is attached not just to exclusivity but also to certain body standards.
Celebrity Campaigns and the Death of High Fashion
The critique extends beyond consumer behavior to the realm of celebrity endorsements and high-profile campaigns, which increasingly exemplify the decline of true craftsmanship in fashion. Two recent examples exemplify this trend: