A few months back, the final page of Vogue magazine (which usually features some "in" product) featured a pair of ladies' high-heeled shoes that sell for over $9,000 a pair. And no, they were not made of unicorn hide or encrusted with diamonds, nor had they once belonged to Marie Antoinette. It was just plain old leather on a shoe not significantly different from any other pair of platform heels. I was astounded, especially since that one pair of shoes cost more than what I earn in half a year.
How does the fashion industry get away with selling such over-priced goods? What kind of person would buy something for such a ridiculously exaggerated price? I personally would have a very hard time spending even $90 on a pair of shoes, even if I were wealthy, not to mention $900 or, God forbid, $9,000. What's the most you've ever spent on a pair of shoes?
2006-07-01
08:31:34
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