Vanity and judgment are two of the most symbolic words suitable for modern shoppers. Everything in the atmosphere of fashion is based on looks, and how much one is willing to spend on attire. Often times, the more money one spends, the more superior he or she is considered. It is conceived that one’s possessions are signs of personal identity, and most times, this dictates how one is treated. This backwards theory of society is folly.
According to social standards, it is vital for one to be in style with contemporary trends. This belief pressures one to become easily entangled in the rush of consumerism. Manufacturers make ads “to die for,” which projects an image to viewers that they have to attain a specific product. An examp
Expensive belongings project the image of prosperity, and sometimes happiness. This should not be, but sadly, it is true. The brand names of one’s possessions have also been made important. For example Louis Vuitton has a positive, more posh connotation; whereas Xhiliration (a Target based clothing line) is perceived as cheap and unreliable to high class shoppers. Norton gives an example of this theory by saying, “Everyone, from architecture critic at the New York Times to kids knows what Ralph Lauren means… (it) evoke(s) the upper class.” (64).
In conclusion, one should be grateful that he or she is lucky enough to have the things that he or she does possess, and strive to do better in all fields to be able to attain those things that are wanted, but not needed
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