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How positioning and pricing are rapidly changing the definition of luxury

March 13, 2026

Brunello Cucinelli store on Sloane Street in London's Knightsbridge. Image credit: William Barton, Shutterstock Brunello Cucinelli store on Sloane Street in London's Knightsbridge. Image credit: William Barton, Shutterstock

 

By Mickey Alam Khan

For years we’ve heard that the term “luxury” doesn’t stand for what it was intended: exclusive, rare, high quality. Many folks want to dump the word but have no substitute. In reality, luxury has undergone a silent divergence, with three camps catering to distinct audiences.

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