Rich, tacky and proud: The ‘boom boom’ trend that always emerges during crises

Rich, tacky and proud: The ‘boom boom’ trend that always emerges during crises

The relationship between fashion and money has given rise to all kinds of aphorisms and trends. On one hand, there is the famous quote from Dolly Parton, who, in response to those who accused the country music superstar of dressing like a slut, wrote: “It takes a lot of time and money to look this cheap, honey.” On the other, the much-vaunted silent luxury, the super-rich’s response to logo mania. Boosted by the success of Succession, the trend …