Fashions Occur in the U

question 22

Multiple Choice

Fashions occur in the U.S. because what is new is good; they serve as status symbols; and they change almost annually in order

• A) for lower classes to conform.
• B) for merchants to increase their sales.
• C) for the upper class to keep up appearances.
• D) for designers to keep working.

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