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However, this explosion of lifestyle content is not without its critiques. The rise of influencer culture has also birthed a wave of performative toxicity. The pressure to present a "perfect" home, a "perfect" relationship, or a "perfect" Diwali celebration often masks the very real economic disparities of the country. The content can sometimes feel like an echo chamber of privilege, where a $500 handbag is termed an "affordable essential."