🔮💎 Decadent Luxury #72

David Klingbeil -

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In between light and excess

The word "luxury" has a dual origin. It derives both from the latin word "lux" which means light and "luxus" which means excess. This etymological memory indicates in itself the double nature of luxury: at once what shines (light) and what is too much (excess).

Luxury is both simple and refined, dazzling yet affordable, indulgent yet discreet. From time to time, luxury brands will remind us of their "luxus" / decadent side just like even the healthiest person will binge on ice cream once in a while.

Some of the most recent examples include:

  • Moët & Chandon Has Opened a Luxurious Highly-Decadent Champagne Bars in London
  • Balenciaga has released a pair of sneakers that look destroyed
  • LVMH has created a virtual ambassador that doesn't exist

These are just a few of the news in this week issue. I hope this newsletter will inspire you, surprise you and make you think… What the Luxe?!

Cheers,

David Klingbeil

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MR PORTER - Discover MR PORTER ( 30s )

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Luxury is as much about business as it is about creativity. Staying inspired is key. Here’s a selection of what keeps me inspired:

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