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 ...

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 ...

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 ...