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What the hell is “poorgeoisie”?… Poor + Bourgeoisie = Poorgeoisie. Much like Gypsetters and trustafarians, this new consumer tribe is at the top of the minds of marketing gurus around the world… even if they do not know it yet. Check out my brief presentation and introduction to the new conumers that mask their insatiable luxury consumption with unkempt beards and dirty clothes…

Download Poorgeoisie PDF here…

[...] Sweater Loving all things Pendleton, we were psyched to see the brand embracing their new poorgeoisie following with this slick wool cardigan.  The woven cardigan has a full-zippered front with hidden [...]

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I work in retail and I just came back from a holiday in Berlin. Love love love your poorgeoisie thing !!!

Comment by MA August 3, 2009 @ 11:13 am

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Thanks! What was your impression of Berlin?

Comment by blogretailrefugees August 3, 2009 @ 11:21 am

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Thanks!

Appreciate your reading!

Comment by blogretailrefugees November 12, 2009 @ 10:33 am

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Love the Poorgeoisie spread!

Comment by Emily August 7, 2009 @ 1:42 pm

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[...] article we see a reference to the poorgeoisie. Not sure if a pot belly is a prerequisite for being poorgeoisie, I think it has more to do with being a lazy [...]

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