Chapter 3 discusses fashion’s systems and evolution and its societal roles. This can indirectly connect to 1950s consumerism through themes like the commercialization of trends and how fashion became more accessible.
It talks about how dressing transitioned from traditional costumes to fashion systems, driven by production and consumer demand reflecting a consumerist shift where trends in the 1950s became part of everyday life. This evolution shows the way fashion adapted to post-war consumer expectations. and its rise of mass production, trend-following, and accessibility for the middle class.