Brands that cultivate an air of exclusivity breed paranoia, insecurity and suspicion as a byproduct. If the brand is perceived as being for a select few, there's a heightened sensitivity to the perception that the brand is not for you -- even if you happen to be extremely wealthy.

The fashion industry also is particularly ruthless about choosing its customers. Through sizing, pricing, geography and attitude, companies attempt to weed out those they don't deem representative of their image. There's a reason why so many designers steer clear of plus sizes. Fat women are not part of their fashion fantasy.

That was taken from Oprah won't be buying Hermes anytime soon. The whole story may be old new but I found that those twot paragraphs really annoyed the shit out of me .

Fuck the fashion industry. People need to really think for themselves. Which for the most part will never happen.