The above tweet is from a fashion blogger.
Depending on the fashion blogs you follow, you may know who this is.
Don't be alarmed by that mystery sound outside. It's just the sound of my eyes rolling.
Most of the purchasing power in the fashion industry comes from people wanting to express themselves. At the very heart of it, we're all wholly consumed by consumerism. We want the latest styles, the latest gadgets, and the latest miracle cream.
As a great big DUH, the entire fashion industry is run on consumerism.
At least sneaker heads pay for their sneakers.