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		h0l0cube 4 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Can Style Be Timeless? Fashion is an MLM scheme in the sense that it only works if those most invested in fashion can convince those less invested that it has value

nine_k 4 months ago [–]

Showing a sign of belonging to the in-group always has value. Based on that, marketing of new fashions becomes much simpler.

h0l0cube 4 months ago | | [–]

In-group value is a kind of MLM scheme :)

wruza 4 months ago | | [–]

In-group of who? People who wear it?

nine_k 4 months ago | | [–]

"People of our social circle dress like this".

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