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He noticed, for example, the labor-intensive haute couture, at the top of the fashion pyramid, built world-class reputations on their innovative designs, but few women in the modern age could actually afford or bought these costly creations. (17.33)
Haute couture is compared to haute cuisine. One of the problems with both of these great traditions is that people can't afford the labor that it takes to produce. Sure it's all beautiful and fancy, but when it comes down to it, no one has enough money to keep it going.