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American Costumes.
Fashion is the work of the devil.

When he made up his mind to enslave mankind he found in fashion his most effective weapon.

Fashion enthralls man, it deprives him of his freedom; it is the most autocratic dictator, its mandate being obeyed by all classes, high and low, without exception.

Every season it issues new decrees, and no matter how ludicrous they are, everyone submits forthwith.