Explore the definition and historical journey of status symbols. Learn how they adapt with societal changes and remain key indicators of social and economic stature.

Three-quarters of Americans say they plan to trade down, forgoing more extravagant purchases in the future. For decades, the markers of success in America followed a familiar script: bigger homes, ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. If someone drives a fancy car, we assume they’re ...

While status symbols have almost always been characterized in a game of "having what others can't," focused on material goods and consumerism, recent shifts in the collective experience and perception ...

Luxury brands are bleeding customers as dupes take over. The ultra-rich are turning to new ways to signal wealth as luxury dupes, weight-loss drugs, and cosmetic procedures become more accessible to ...

Happy Saturday! A 51-year-old woman says she's in the best shape of her life after ditching cardio and getting into strength training. Here's how she did it. More than 15,000 marketing leaders and ...

In a world driven by appearances, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that certain possessions or achievements define our worth. For many men, the quest for status can feel like a competitive sport ...

That original copy of 'The Wizard of Oz' might be something that most others would ignore. I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again. Smart people don’t behave the same way that average people do. They ...

But a survey published this month by CardRates did exactly that, asking 3,012 people to list items they perceive to have the most value to others in Michigan. “A Rolex watch doesn’t tell the time ...