![]() It was an artistic statement as much as a social one. English Bohemians pulled inspiration from manor houses to create spaces of old money elegance, bedecked with worn, seasoned pieces. Was glorifying the shabby a way to market the trappings of rural poverty? When is a distressed table a social statement against throw-away culture, and when is it simply a piece making do? Does shabby chic empower those who can't afford new furniture, or is it an aesthetic elevated by boutique culture? Word on the street is that it began in the 80s as a response to the rising exclusivity in the middle class, with polished brass and sleek marble. This brought my brain swinging to the eco-chic, thrift-inspired end of the spectrum. ![]() Some are very much marks of privilege, and while we greatly respect Marie Kondo, the reality was that people in insecure financial situations save things not necessarily because they spark joy, but because they might be needed later. After a really interesting conversation about Marie Kondo and how her philosophies translate to American life, my friend and I began questioning other interior design and lifestyle trends. ![]()
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