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High Grade

@highgrade.bsky.social

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Approaching luxury from an alternate perspective.

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High Grade @highgrade.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Every time you ‘click here to prove you’re not a robot,’ you’re helping train AI for free. Wild how we’re doing free labor for machines now.

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High Grade @highgrade.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Pierre Bourdieu argued that ‘taste’ isn’t just personal, it’s a tool of social distinction. If luxury is about cultural capital, what does fast fashion say about our society’s obsession with speed over substance?

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High Grade @highgrade.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Hand-sewn fall coat posted yesterday by u/kitty_stink_eye on Reddit. #SustainableFashion #Sewing #Handmade

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High Grade @highgrade.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

If we’re ever to reimagine the future, we must first look to the past. Indigenous societies around the world had systems of governance rooted in sustainability and collective well-being. What happened to that vision?

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High Grade @highgrade.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Where I'm from, this is called "Bullshit"

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High Grade @highgrade.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Gramsci’s ‘hegemony’ theory shows how dominant cultures aren’t just imposed—they’re consented to by the masses, absorbed through media, education, and institutions. True revolution starts with rethinking culture. #SocialChange #Ideology #CulturalRevolution

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High Grade @highgrade.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

A Birkin bag isn’t rare when every other reality TV star has 12. Just saying.

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High Grade @highgrade.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Fun fact: Lapis lazuli was once more valuable than gold in ancient Egypt. Pharaohs wore it; modern luxury just imitates it. #History #AncientEgypt #Luxury #Culture #Art #Gemstones #Heritage #Timeless #Knowledge #Rare

A gold necklace from the Sassanian period (5th–6th century A.D.) featuring carved lapis lazuli designs of a king flanked by lions.

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High Grade @highgrade.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Willie Nelson’s guitar 🎸 , “Trigger,” is more than an instrument—it’s a piece of living history. Built in 1969, it’s been repaired countless times, but its sound only deepens with age. A reminder that true value isn’t in perfection, but in the stories objects carry. #WillieNelson #Artistry #Heritage

Physically weathered acoustic guitar on a wood floor against a white background, named “Trigger” by Willie Nelson

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High Grade @highgrade.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Exclusivity in fashion is a manufactured concept to fuel consumerism. Brands claim scarcity to make you feel special, but when they mass-produce ‘limited-edition’ items, it’s no longer rare—just a clever marketing tactic. #Capitalism #TrueLuxury #Craftsmanship #LuxuryWithMeaning

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High Grade @highgrade.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

In a world flooded with endless options, hyper-consumption is the default. Each season brings a new 'exclusive' collection, but when everything’s ‘exclusive,’ can it even be called luxury? #SustainableFashion #SlowLiving #Minimalism

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