We're in a culture filled with people wanting to stick out and be noticed. That's part of our collective problem.
btw 'the west' is not the only part of the world where clothes have a meaning.
There are really practical concerns that arise from this, as I noted with the global inequities that surface. By only thinking of ourselves, others live crummier lives.
In principle, this is a dismal notion. Meanwhile, such imbalances will come back to haunt us.
As the "haves" we need to start asking what our responsibilities are to the "have nots." If not because it's the right thing to do, from a perspective of self preservation.
Making a difference in the world is.
The two aren't connected as often as us entrepreneurs like to believe, though.