When I think of the high fashion industry, I can't help but see images from The Devil Wears Prada. I imagine insanely thin models navigating a world of demanding editors, huge paychecks, and tiny salads. While this may not be entirely true, the inside world of the high fashion industry is loaded with misleading prices and secret practices.
From environmental concerns to reverse photoshopping, there is a lot going on behind the scenes. Here are just a few of the details the fashion industry would rather you not know.
How much sunglasses are marked up
I assume there is a large markup when it comes to high fashion, but never realized sunglasses are the biggest offenders. "Designer sunglasses have the highest markup at retail by far, think 800 percent in some cases. What's more, almost all designer brands are produced by the same two manufacturers, despite the big difference in price," Fashion Designer and blogger Mariana Leung told me. "Also, the designer rarely gets involved as this category is usually licensed out to a third party."
So next time you're tempted to splurge on the designer sunglasses, take a look at the outlet ones. There may not be a huge difference.
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