Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd ISBN: 9780141019673 Number of pages: 384 Weight: 283 g Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 20 mm You may also be interested in.

She has written about style for the New York Times Magazine since 1994, and has contributed to various publications including the New Yorker, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and the Financial Times.

we suspect we're being fleeced, but we don't know with what cynical dedication'ĭana Thomas is now European Editor for Portfolio following twelve years as the cultural and fashion writer for Newsweek in Paris. 'Thomas explores what luxury meant before the word was both inflated and devalued' 'Thomas's message is relevant to shoppers of every stripe' Thomas witnesses how these 'luxury' handbags are no longer one in a million, discovers why luxury brand clothing doesn't last as long, and finds out just who is making your perfume.įrom terrifying raids on the Chinese sweat shops to the daunting chic of Paris workshops, from the handcrafting and economics of early-twentieth century designers to the violent truth behind the 'harmless' fakes, Deluxe goes deep into the world of extravagance, and asks: where can true luxury go now? Dana Thomas remembers how in 1982 she shopped in Christian Diors old Avenue Montaigne store in Paris for perfume, which the sales clerk 'silently wrapped in sheets of matte grey paper without. Dana Thomas's Deluxe: How Luxury Lost its Lustre goes deep inside the workings of today's world of profit margins and market share to discover the real meaning of 'luxury'.įashion may be fabulous, but what's the true price of luxury? From the importance of fashion owners, to red carpet stars and the seasonal 'must-have' handbags, Dana Thomas shows how far illustrious houses have moved from their roots.

Deluxe by Dana Thomas