Listen to a talk about fashion and fill in each gap with ONE WORD.

Have you ever thought how (1) _______ fashion is? People tell us what clothes to wear. That’s weird. Fashion stores tell us what is “in” this summer or this winter. People then buy the same clothes and look like everyone else because they want to feel (2) _______. The thing is, fashion is about being an (3) _______, but then we all wear clothes that are the same as everyone else’s! Keeping up with fashion is expensive these days. Everyone is into brand fashion. Have you seen how much the most fashionable sneakers are? How can kids afford those? The (4) _______ fashion is the luxury brands. People spend a month’s salary, or more, on a handbag or watch. That’s crazy. I’m happy with an unknown brand at half the price. I don’t mind being (5) _______. Have you ever thought how (1) _______ fashion is?