Now we know how much it costs to make a $2,800 Dior bag - eviltoast

57$

  • chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Yes, these are Veblen goods. People buy them to signal status. The more expensive they are — and the more conspicuous they look — the stronger the signal they send.