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This article is concerned about the phenomenon of luxury good consumption during the global economic crisis, specifically “conspicuous consumption.” Despite that social stratification created the phenomenon of conspicuous consumption, it is still practiced by many social groups, as evidenced by the fact that luxury goods in the Polish market has seen a significant increase in sales. The article will also examine the regulations and laws in Poland that should be taken to minimize conspicuous consumption and protect against the delamination of the structure of earnings in society.