Vocabulary
This synthetic fiber that mimics cotton was popular in the 1970s and early 80s.
Polyester
Something or someone that becomes the symbol of the thing they represent.
Iconic
An extremely offensive word or expression
Obscenity
By law
De jure
A set of principles that guide one's taste in things
Aesthetic
Relating to clothes or style of dress
Sartorial
Someone who lives by a style largely free of extra objects
Minimalist
Someone who spends a lot of time reading and thinking about important issues
Intellectual
The leading character in a work of fiction or in a film
Protagonist
Practicing an unconventional lifestyle
Bohemian
An outcast. Someone who is no longer accepted by his culture
Social pariah
Conspicuous in an attempt to impress others. "Showy"
Ostentatious
A group within society that reflects a particular set of values, style and behavior
Subculture
In effect, but not by law
De facto
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell
Miasma
Art, music or literature categorized by a particular style
Genre
Having wealth
Affluent
Not influenced by strong emotion. Able to be rational
Dispassionate
One's IQ or mental functioning
Cognitive ability
Complicated network of passages
Labyrinth
Lack of stability and regularity
Disequalibrium
Intended for, and likely to be understood by a small number of people
Esoteric
On the outskirts, not in the center of things
Marginal
People who are rule following, somewhat conservative and live traditional lifestyles
Bourgeoisie
The highest point in something
Apogee