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Psychology
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Suze Orman says "the road to financial security starts with this one rule"

Buy only what is needed, not what is wanted, to protect savings, reduce overconsumption, and build long-term financial security.
Fashion & style
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

For Gen Z, quiet luxury is dead-they're packing lunch at home while shelling out on conspicuous consumption | Fortune

Younger consumers are cutting everyday spending and reallocating funds toward high-visibility luxury or statement fashion pieces to signal style, discernment, and social distinction.
Fashion & style
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'Being flash is seen as something from the world of Conor McGregor' - how Ireland's super-rich spend it

High-net-worth individuals avoid ostentatious displays of wealth while often spending heavily on curated, memorable experiences.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Ask a money coach: My friend is flaunting her wealth after receiving a huge inheritance. Can I tell her to tone it down?

A longtime friend's sudden inheritance and conspicuous spending increasingly unsettles the narrator despite initial happiness and recognition of the friend's generosity.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Why does the Maga elite love conspicuous cosmetic surgery? | Arwa Mahdawi

MAGA-aligned figures and supporters increasingly adopt exaggerated, surgically altered 'Mar-a-Lago' faces as conspicuous signals of wealth and in-group belonging.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

The Extravagant Eye of Charles Frederick Worth

Charles Frederick Worth, the nineteenth-century designer widely credited as the inventor of haute couture, embodied the excesses of his time, attracting an elite clientele with extravagant gowns rich in detail.
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

The new Gilded Age: For billionaire weddings, discretion is out and consumption is in

The 30-carat ring worn by the bride, along with her A-list friends and lavish outfits, signifies a shift towards conspicuous consumption at billionaire weddings. These events emphasize status through elaborate celebrations and public displays.
E-Commerce
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