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Deluxe, How Luxury Lost Its Luster

Dana Thomas
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Deluxe, How Luxury Lost Its Luster by Dana Thomas comes up on Acquired, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.

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Since the dawn of humanity right up to the turn of the 19th century, the world of luxury has been virtually totally isolated from the rest of the economy.

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The host discusses the evolution of luxury brands, particularly focusing on Louis Vuitton's transformation from serving royalty to catering to a broader wealthy class. Dana Thomas's book, 'Deluxe, How Luxury Lost Its Luster,' provides insightful commentary on how luxury has become more accessible and the implications of this shift.

Deluxe, How Luxury Lost Its Luster by Dana Thomas most often appears in conversations about history of luxury brands.

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The host discusses the evolution of luxury brands, particularly focusing on Louis Vuitton's transformation from serving royalty to catering to a broader wealthy class. Dana Thomas's book, 'Deluxe, How Luxury Lost Its Luster,' provides insightful commentary on how luxury has become more accessible and the implications of this shift.

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The host discusses the evolution of luxury brands, particularly focusing on Louis Vuitton's transformation from serving royalty to catering to a broader wealthy class. Dana Thomas's book, 'Deluxe, How Luxury Lost Its Luster,' provides insightful commentary on how luxury has become more accessible and the implications of this shift. It most often appears in conversations about history of luxury brands.

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AcquiredFeb 21, 2023
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Dana Thomas has a great line in her book, Deluxe, How Luxury Lost Its Luster, which I'm going to quote a few times here.

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For: Individuals interested in luxury brand history and economic trends
Key quote: Since the dawn of humanity right up to the turn of the 19th century, the world of luxury has been virtually totally isolated from the rest of the economy.
The host discusses the evolution of luxury brands, particularly focusing on Louis Vuitton's transformation from serving royalty to catering to a broader wealthy class. Dana Thomas's book, 'Deluxe, How Luxury Lost Its Luster,' provides insightful commentary on how luxury has become more accessible and the implications of this shift.