Vintage watches and expensive alarm clocks were the epitome of luxury in 2024. This year, however, $600 calendars and stained-glass lamps have become the new status symbols. Giant tote bags from Coach ...

While status symbols have almost always been characterized in a game of "having what others can't," focused on material goods and consumerism, recent shifts in the collective experience and perception ...

Many low-income families are more concerned with comfort than unnecessary lavish spending. Status symbols often shift over time, depending on the nature of our society and the beliefs of the people ...