Dana Thomas
Journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author
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“Fascinating... will engage not only the fashion set but also those interested in economics, human rights and climate policy.”
–New York Times Book Review “[A] Marley's Ghost-style warning of the irrevocable destructions to come ... Thomas is engaging and vital.”
–New York Review of Books “A glimpse into how consumerism, slowed to a less ferocious pace, might be reconciled with sustainability..”
–The New Yorker |
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Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster Once luxury was available only to the rarefied and aristocratic world of old money and royalty. It offered a history of tradition, superior quality, and a pampered buying experience. Today, however, luxury is simply a product packaged and sold by multibillion-dollar global corporations focused on growth, visibility, brand awareness, advertising, and, above all, profits. |