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Is the flagship boutique always your best choice?
Paris taught me a lesson about prominence versus comfort. Tokyo reinforced it
Sep 16, 2026
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The luxury of not knowing
Italy’s labor scandals expose what happens when maisons that sell provenance lose sight of who actually makes their clothes
Sep 9, 2026
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Five cities, five Louis Vuittons
The firm’s most ambitious flagships show how a maison de grand luxe can repeat its identity without repeating its stores
Sep 2, 2026
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When does collecting become overconsumption?
There isn’t a magic number. The question to ask is what the next purchase is for
Aug 26, 2026
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Should you choose the large bottle of fragrance?
Why the bigger bottle may be the better price but the worse deal
Aug 19, 2026
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When does luxury for pets become absurd?
Hermès, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton reveal where craftsmanship ends and spectacle begins
Aug 12, 2026
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How recognizable should a luxury tote be?
Three French maisons that reside between Louis Vuitton’s global Monogram and logo-free quiet luxury
Aug 5, 2026
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The first dent is the hardest
Beautiful things are made to be used. So why can using them feel so uncomfortable?
Jul 29, 2026
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Can mindfulness make you a better luxury consumer?
What Buddhist practices might teach us about our desire for beautiful things
Jul 22, 2026
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Can you ever be immune to luxury?
A weekend of luxury shopping suggests the answer is complicated
Jul 15, 2026
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Can you love luxury without being owned by it?
What Buddhism can teach us about wanting beautiful things without mistaking them for happiness
Jul 8, 2026
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What makes something worth handing down?
An heirloom isn’t something you buy; it’s what something can become
Jul 1, 2026
