Cheap is the New Chic
You don't need us to remind you of this, but the economy is awful. It seems that the effects have finally trickled down (or rather up) to even those of us fortunate enough to have disposable income. Consumer psychologist Kit Yarrow explains it this way to CNN:
"A year ago, what was considered the ultimate status symbol would have been the chicest bag or the most luxurious outfit," Yarrow added. "Now what's chic is being the most knowledgeable and efficient at saving money."
We can't help but think that good things will come of this (except if you make your living from ultra-high end shoppers, that is) -- as Yarrow explains, "we have moved from an era of conspicuous consumption to an era of considered consumption" -- sounds pretty good, doesn't it?
We take it as a sign of the times that the article even mentions a Goodwill fashion show, and does it without the slightest hint of irony or snark. While we may not be shopping at our local Goodwill anytime soon, a little bit of restraint and common sense is starting to sound really good after the excesses of the past years. Time to put away the bling-bling and spend on quality!
Arianna Huffington at 2011 Fall Fashion Week
Preparations for the Mercedes-Benz Fall Fashion Week 2011
Costello Tagliapietra: Studio Visit for Fall 2011 Fashion Show
Backstage with Rebecca Minkoff at Fashion Week Fall 2011
Kristin, 3-05-2009, 10:08AM
A reader actually chastized Vogue in their current issue for running stories with less expensive options to their usual higher end and couture pieces. Some people are still so out of touch.
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