Having a Hermès Birkin was once the litmus test for being extremely wealthy: with years-long waitlists, and eye-boggling price tags, the purse was the ultimate symbol of luxury. Until Walmart ...

Following is a transcription of the video. Narrator: Even in the high-end world of jewelry, Cuban link chains are a symbol of luxury. This 18-karat gold chain is worth $27,000. And some of the ...

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 ...

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 ...