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the assumption that fashion moves horizontally through groups at similar social levels from fashion leasers to followers.
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the assumption that fashion trends start at the top of the "social ladder" and gradually progress downward through the lower social levels.
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individuals who wear a fashion look only when it is firmly accepted.
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the assumption that fashion trends start among the young or lower income groups and move upward to older or higher income groups.
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ongoing change in what is considered to be fashionable.
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the few "fashion forward" trendsetting individuals with enough confidence and credibility to start new fashions.
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someone who starts a new fashion, style, etc., or helps to make it popular
