Some people argue that fashion items cost too much money. Others say that this is acceptable because fashion is an important part of life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Throughout history, people have always been interested in fashion When you read magazines these days. you see many advertisements for the latest fashions, and some of these are very expensive. So, is this a good thing? Some people say that prices should be lower in shops, and I can understand their point of view. Before youngsters start work, they depend on their parents for money. Although many parents are not wealthy, they are often pressurised into buying things like designer jeans for their children. After they have started earning money, young aduits can still find it hard to afford fashionable clothes because they are saving up for other items However, there are other people who say they are happy to pay for designer clothes. Teenagers look forward to doing this when they have their own income Celebrities have plenty of money. So they might say that they do not worry about how much clothes cost They know they need to look after their image while they are famous. Surely fashion designers would also argue that the cost is fine According to people in the fashion business, you cannot criticise until you have seen how hard it is to be original and set new trends Personally, I think the question depends on how important fashion is to you. If you are not interested in fashion, you needn't spend a lot of money because these days there are many clothes shops around On the other hand, if you like to look good, you have to buy fewer clothes and pay more money for them.