The Business of Luxury

The dawn of the McLuxury age

Milestones in the brief history of how luxury brands found a mass market.

By Peter Gumbel
1995
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Princes Diana is photographed clutching a Dior handbag; sales explode.

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The Business of Luxury
12 Sultans of style
12 Sultans of style
From iconic designers to luxury group titans, power has never looked so good. (more)
The rebirth of Brooks Brothers
The rebirth of Brooks Brothers
The iconic men's retailer turned to hipster designer Thom Browne to refresh its brand with his modern takes on classic designs. (more)
5 Luxe limited editions
5 Luxe limited editions
These days carrying a Gucci bag doesn't mean you're special, but retailers hope that one-of-a-kind items can recapture exclusivity. (more)
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