Why Rich People Dress Broke And Broke People Dress Rich

Fashion today is veering in one of two directions: On one end of the spectrum is hobocore – the uber wealthy are splashing out on outfits artfully distressed to look like they’re old and worn. On the other end is old money, as people take to Shein to buy items that look like ultra-fancy couture but in reality aren’t designed to be worn for more than one season, or in some cases more than once. The urge to use clothing to pretend you’re from a different socioeconomic background goes back centuries, and often the two trends do cross over. Yet today’s hobocore look is going to an extreme that’s a little shocking in in its insensitivity, and the old money look has its own set of issues worth exploring. If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us by becoming a Taker or joining our Patreon for amazing perks like early access and custom polls! Become a Taker: Join our Patreon: Watch our TikTok: @thisisthetake Bonus Content and Articles: Follow our Socials: CHAPTERS 00:00 What’s with these class based fashion trends? 01:13 How POVERTYCORE became a thing 04:23 Dressing like you come from OLD MONEY 06:34 Why everyone’s playing dress up CREDITS Executive Producers: Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough Chief Creative Director: Susannah McCullough Associate Producer: Tyler Browner Writer: Ellie Slee Narrator: Alani Waters Video Editor: Hadley McCollester