Have to agree with this 100%. I think the designer clothes everyone wears are part of the bubble as well. $1200 and up handbags. I write this wearing a Ralph Lauren shirt, although I do buy them on sale.
My father claimed they had one pair of shoes and shared them among 3 brothers. He might have meant dressy shoes to go out in.
So you paid Ralph Lauren a discounted price to advertise their product. Made in China? or Malaysia?