> All you see coming out of the factory are white, silver, gray, black, the occasional red and the occasional blue.
Isn't this just fashion?
I've heard it argued that times of popular optimism and plenty tend to favour bright colours, extravagant design and conspicuous consumption. Think Calvin Klein underpants deliberately on show above low slung waistbands, analogous to frilly lace ruffs and cuffs in earlier ages.
Times of austerity tend to be associated with muted shades, and perhaps virtue signalling rather than wealth signalling.
Since the 2008 banking crises I think we've been firmly in the the dull, serious phase.
Isn't this just fashion?
I've heard it argued that times of popular optimism and plenty tend to favour bright colours, extravagant design and conspicuous consumption. Think Calvin Klein underpants deliberately on show above low slung waistbands, analogous to frilly lace ruffs and cuffs in earlier ages.
Times of austerity tend to be associated with muted shades, and perhaps virtue signalling rather than wealth signalling.
Since the 2008 banking crises I think we've been firmly in the the dull, serious phase.