Virginia Postrel

Virginia Postrel is author of The Power of Glamour, The Substance of Style, and The Future and its Enemies.

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Postrel Response to Lure of Luxury

Value arises from glamour, with its tantalizing promises of escape.

  • Virginia Postrel
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