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The history of fashion
The impact of fashion on society
The future of the fashion industry
The immaterial dimension of luxury
Today's luxury is about rediscovering an immaterial dimension - time, space, and experiences.
Time and travel, which seem very precious today, were pivotal in the evolution of luxury. Since Antiquity, contact with other nations fuelled a desire for rare and exotic items. When the West discovered Japanese ceramics for example, it realized that luxury and refinement could co-exist with simplicity and purity.
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The art of luxurious living in history
- In 18th-Century France, a taste for luxurious objects blended with the idea of the art of living. The rise in the power of individualism and new forms of artistry made French elites enjoy the creation of pleasing living environments.
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Luxury as a concept
Luxury, as a concept, seems inherently rooted in materialism. It involves the owning of beautiful, often superfluous things.
In a world where natural resources are declining, and over-consumption is harming our environment, it may be possible to move towards a more...
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A shift to luxury essentialism
There is a shift from ownership to only using things that have personal value. You will have nice, well-made objects around you to enhance the things which are important to you, such as a beautiful set of crockery for someone who loves cooking for friends.
In a de...
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