Deluxe : how luxury lost its lustre /

Thomas, Dana.

Deluxe : how luxury lost its lustre / Dana Thomas. - London : Penguin, 2008. - 375 p. ; 21 cm.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is the new definition of luxury when the advertising for the luxury life is targeted mainly towards the middle-classes? What are we paying for when quality is no longer quality? Dana Thomas delves into the real world behind glossy spreads in magazines and fantastic dresses on the red carpet.

9780141019673


Luxury goods industry.

HD9999.L852 / T466 2008