Description
In this eye-opening investigation, acclaimed journalist Dana Thomas pulls back the curtain on the luxury fashion industry to reveal how prestigious brands have sacrificed quality and craftsmanship in pursuit of global expansion and maximum profit. Once the exclusive domain of aristocrats and the ultra-wealthy, luxury has been democratized and mass-produced, with iconic houses like Prada, Gucci, and Burberry outsourcing manufacturing to cut costs while maintaining premium price tags. Thomas exposes the uncomfortable truths behind the glossy facades of high fashion—from labor exploitation to environmental damage to the deliberate obsolescence built into designer goods. This hard-hitting exposé challenges readers to reconsider what luxury truly means and whether the brands they covet are worth the human and environmental cost. A New York Times bestseller, Deluxe is essential reading for anyone who has ever wondered what really goes into a designer handbag.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2008
375 pages
ISBN: 9780141919713
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First Published
2007
Language
eng
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