late stage capitalism

A form of late capitalism — The most recent or current form of capitalism, especially as characterized by monopoly, globalization, exploitation, and excess.

Meanings

nounlate stage capitalism (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of late capitalism.

    Welcome to Late Stage Capitalism: The Musical – the show formerly known as fashion week. Fashion week has never just been about fashion. It is a microcosm of everything that is compelling and seductive about modern life, and of everything that is terrifying about modern life as well.

    2019 September 17, Jess Cartner-Morley, “So hot it hurts: London fashion week in the age of climate activism”, in The Guardian
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