Question

What message were expensive
personal items meant to convey?

Answer 1

to show wealth

Step-by-step explanation:

only the wealthiest citizens could afford expensive personal items.

Answer 2

status symbol

Step-by-step explanation:

In the 80's it was "guess jeans" ($70 a pair). in the 2000's it was expensive basketball shoes., Ugg boots,.etc..

every few years items come n go, expensive over- priced purses..

all for the sake of fitting in with a specific group of ppl...