The Sum of Small Things: A Theory of the Aspirational Class
The invisible and the small is rapidly spreading as a desirable, status-signaling social experience beyond Tyler Brûlé’s world, Japanese bars, and menswear forums.
Ana Andjelic • How Micro-Communities Transform Aspiration
A key idea is that because we can’t be certain of the financial standing of other people, a good way to size up their means is to see whether they can afford to waste money on goods and leisure.
Rob Henderson • Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class
