Hermès and Louis Vuitton: The Crystal Balls of Economic Trends (and Why the Middle Class Keeps Them Spinning)

It’s no secret that luxury brands like Hermès and Louis Vuitton make a killing selling extravagant handbags, $1,200 sneakers, and accessories with price tags that make the average person gasp. But did you know that these high-end labels can also predict economic trends? Yes, those iconic monogrammed Louis Vuitton bags and Birkin handbags may be … Read more

Mercedes-Maybach S Class Haute Voiture Reflects The Strategy To Occasionally Release Aspirational Collectibles

Mercedes-Maybach S Class Haute Voiture is a collectible piece designed for select occasions. The intricate features and exclusive design elements are what makes the Mercedes‑Maybach S‑Class Haute Voiture one of the most extravagant models we ever created – it represents Sophisticated Luxury in its purest form. The Haute Couture-inspired Mercedes-Maybach is available in a strictly … Read more

When did ‘aspiration’ become a dirty word? When they sprayed it gold…

Two encounters on the streets of London: the gold Ferrari said: ‘I have more money than you.’ The begging mother said: ‘I have none’

Expensive jewelry. Dolce & Gabbana refocusing its efforts on the high end of the luxury

Dolce & Gabbana plans to launch a collection of jewelry Dolce & Gabbana plans to launch a collection of jewelry with prices as high as $20,000 or so for a necklace, a sign that the fashion house has been refocusing its efforts on the high end of the luxury industry. Using diamonds, rubies, black jade … Read more