Research
May 8, 2023
What once was considered a “top-down” trend is showing signs of reversing as talk of ‘stealth wealth’ influences commerce. Image credit: Loro Piana
By Amirah Keaton
As “stealth wealth” and “quiet luxury” permeate the zeitgeist, new research suggests that the phrases could be exhibiting some commercial staying power.
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