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People choose to buy counterfeit luxury goods for different reasons: Maybe they can’t say no when a bargain suddenly appears, or maybe they enjoy the thrill of fooling someone and temporarily bumping up a few social status notches. But researchers believe there’s another reason behind the recent surge in demand for fake luxury goods: the fight against widening income inequality. A study published by City, University of London found that as perceptions of income inequality rise, consumers are increasingly seeking fake luxury goods for their “egalitarian value” – the ability of these products to restore equality in society. Researchers from…
Lyst has released its Q2 2024 report, detailing the hottest designers, must-have items, and brands to watch in the fashion industry based on search growth and customer data. In a somewhat surprising twist, LOEWE has once again topped the list of the most talked-about brands in the world, a result of its continued impressive brand ambassadors, collaborations, and of course, challengers. In second place is Miu Miu (the most talked-about brand last quarter), followed by Prada, with Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta rounding out the top five.Meanwhile, the report noted that Coach re-appeared in the Lyst Index for the first…
Italian motorcycle brand SWM Motorcycles has unveiled the Urban 525 Sidecar, a unique proposal for those looking for an adventurous and distinctive riding experience around the city. Combining retro design with the latest technology, the Urban 525 Sidecar offers a safe and comfortable riding experience for both rider and passenger. ENGINE AND PERFORMANCE: At the heart of the Urban 525 Sidecar is a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, two-cylinder engine with a displacement of 493.7 cc. This engine produces 39.6 kW (54 hp) of power and 43 Nm of torque, providing agile and smooth performance, ideal for city traffic or getaways on open…
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seeking fashion advice from the public: The tech mogul recently posted images of himself in different AI-generated outfits and asked his followers to vote for their favorite looks. What happened: Zuckerberg, known for his casual dressing, is now experimenting with his style. Images created with Meta AI show Zuckerberg in a variety of outfits, including one with an oversized gold chain, one resembling a member of NSYNC, one by a streetwear designer, and one as a “video game character” with a blue cap and vest. The Meta CEO posted the photos on Threads, a…
Download the report: Digital Wallets Beyond Financial Transactions: UK Edition Digital wallets are growing in popularity among UK consumers – in fact, almost half (44%) of UK consumers expect to continue using these wallets to conduct financial transactions over the next three years. But these tools have the potential to enable consumers to do much more than make payments. Many Gen Z and millennial consumers in the UK use them to store credentials like ID cards and event tickets. For example, data from PYMNTS Intelligence shows that 71% of UK users are very satisfied with their experience using digital wallets…
“The idea with this therapy is that by seeking rejection in a low-risk situation, patients will become desensitized to the anxiety associated with rejection,” the doctor noted. The basic idea is to help people get used to discomfort and even embrace it – thus overcoming all fears and boosting self-confidence. (Photo: Freepik) Many people experience social anxiety. Social anxiety is when you are plagued by an irrational, mortal fear of being in a social situation that will make you feel uncomfortable or distressed. This can stem from the fear of being with strangers and starting a conversation, or anything that…
The meme coin market is rebounding after the market downturn, with many top meme coins, including WIF, DOGE, TURBO, and MEW, experiencing double-digit growth last week. As we enter a new meme coin season, investors are turning to the Olympics as a driver for meme coin growth. Tokens like Solympics have already seen a significant price increase, while others like Meme Games have also posted impressive numbers in their presales. Olympic values surge 412% amid rug-pulling controversy Solympics (SOLYMPICS) is an Olympics-themed meme coin on the Solana blockchain. In the past 24 hours, the token has surged 412.75% to $0.003633…
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a leading France-based luxury goods conglomerate, demonstrated resilience and growth amid a challenging geopolitical and economic environment by recording revenues of €41.7 billion (approximately $45.22 billion) for the first half of fiscal year 2024 (H1 FY24). The figure represents 2% organic growth for the period.The company saw mixed performance across geographies. Europe and the US delivered growth across consolidation and currency terms. Japan stood out with impressive double-digit revenue growth, reflecting robust consumer spending. Growth was driven by strong spending from Chinese customers in Europe and Japan, with other regions in Asia also contributing strongly,…
(Photo by iStock/triocean) The fashion industry is more than cute designs and flashy catwalks. The clothes we wear every day, stylish or not, were made by thousands of people worldwide for the $2.5 trillion apparel industry. And to keep store shelves piled high with new styles, this industry needs to make far more than it will ever sell—all in the name of never failing to meet demand. In recent years, the textile and apparel industry has shifted business practices from making quality goods in sustainable numbers to ultra-fast fashion typified by overproduction, high waste, environmental degradation, and low social standards.…
1Hailey Bieber pregnancy photos for W MagazineHailey models a variety of belly-baring outfits for W magazine’s special summer issue (scroll down to see them). As well as posing in black lingerie on the cover, she also wears an oversized cropped jumper and shorts, a skin-tight, see-through nude dress with elongated cut-outs down the sides, and another see-through design – a lacy strapless dress that fits snugly against the skin.Our favorite ensemble from the shoot is the XL pale pink faux fur Alaïa coat that Hailey wears with nothing but a pair of red Miu Miu briefs, and the white lace-up…