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Luxury for the masses: Why we can't all have it all

Authors
  • Kelly Allen (Texas Christian University)
  • Patricia T Warrington (Texas Christian University)

Abstract

This paper investigates the growth of luxury brands and the impact of their growing influence on the rest of the fashion industry. The research consisted of defining luxury within the context of the fashion industry, charting the evolution of this concept over time, and studying the impacts of this change from a variety of perspectives. This study revealed the main factors that contributed to the growth of luxury brands and how these factors have shaped the industry overall. In addition to helping explain the current landscape of the fashion industry, these findings offer critical insight into where the industry is heading next.

How to Cite:

Allen, K. & Warrington, P. T., (2017) “Luxury for the masses: Why we can't all have it all”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 74(1).

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Published on
2017-01-01

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