Today, the taste and flavour of Kobe Beef is said to remain unchanged and has become a symbol of luxury in Japan, much sought-after for its exceptional marbling, tenderness and flavour.

An curved arrow pointing right. Status symbols have gotten quieter but no less expensive. Here's a guide to the quiet luxury items that are trending this year. More from Explainers Status symbols ...

Over the last decade or two, the nature of status signalling and the symbols of luxury we aspire to have been transforming, nowhere more so than in the highly dynamic Asia-Pacific markets, where ...

In conjunction with these premium placements, brands need to realign themselves with symbols of luxury and status through appearances at fashions weeks, sports events and themed previews.

While this theory is finding traction online (the aforementioned tweet has already racked up 507,000 likes), produce-as-status-symbol is a trend that’s actually been cooking in various forms for ...