Price Points

Prices of fashion merchandise in 2002:

Narciso Rodriguez: White Dress $595, Black Skirt $770 and pumps $605
Ralph Lauren: cream white leather jacket $1095, White blouse $375, White Skirt $3895 Brown Belt $695, laced boots $775.
Oscar de la renta: black strapless dress $2185 Red shoes $385
Donna Karen New York: Yellow top $425, White skirt $695, Black boots $395, Gold belt $220
Michael Kors: Red dress $1895 and black shoes $250
Marc Jacobs: White Vest $550 Blouse $950, white Pants $595, and white sandals $435
Chanel: Brown belt: $595
Gucci: Brown suede tote: $1090
Hermes: Birkin bag $4700
Marc Jacobs: Leather zip clutch $575
Coach: Duffel sack $298
Tod’s: Leather flat bag $1100
Must have bag: Salvatore Ferragamo: red bag $430
Giorgio Armani: Red Resin laser cut bag $775
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel: Red bag $795
The it bags: $2329 Fendi, $660 Dior, $895 Missoni, $2000 Louis Vuitton, $910 Chloe
Chloe: Gold and turquoise bag $895
Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent rive Gauche: Turquoise clutch $1895
Dooney and Bourke: suede and leather bag $95
Prada: Burendgy suede bag $560
Dillen Ailman’s: burgundy slouchy bag: $500-$750

Discretionary Income

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