Luxury brands are selling highly-priced products that do not necessarily last. Now, it is time for a rethink, decades after Patagonia set an example. Image credit: Patagonia's Facebook The Patagonia paradox and how luxury can learn about purpose
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Luxury brands are selling highly-priced products that do not necessarily last. Now, it is time for a rethink, decades after Patagonia set an example. Image credit: Patagonia's Facebook 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