The hottest Luxury Substack posts right now

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Immutable Happiness

In Bed With Social • 217 implied HN points • 06 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Art Experience Memory Presence Luxury
  1. Happiness can come from moments that focus on the present, creating peace without past or future worries. Simple, meaningful experiences make us feel whole.
  2. True luxury may lie in experiences that technology cannot capture, like personal interactions that create lasting memories. These moments feel more real and connected.
  3. There is a beauty in creating things that only exist in the moment and cannot be easily photographed or recorded, reminding us of the value of being truly present.

The Private Train Car Edition

Why is this interesting? • 2352 implied HN points • 29 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Travel Luxury History Infrastructure Society
  1. Private rail cars are a luxurious way to travel that depend on public train systems like Amtrak. Owners can hitch their private cars onto regular train services for their trips.
  2. These rail cars were a big deal in the early 20th century, designed with amazing features like observation decks and sleeping quarters. Many were made by the famous Pullman company, known for its luxury craftsmanship.
  3. Even wealthy travelers in the past had to rely on public infrastructure, showing a unique blend of private luxury and public services. This coexistence is still important today as societies think about wealth and accessibility.

The Family Hotel Edition

Why is this interesting? • 422 implied HN points • 18 Dec 24
🏝 Travel Hospitality Luxury Experience Industry Trends
  1. Many big hotel chains have made luxury experiences feel like a factory production, losing the personal touch. This can make stays feel more like a standard process than a unique experience.
  2. There is a growing movement toward family-owned hotels that focus on personal service and unique experiences. These hotels offer a more thoughtful and warm atmosphere for guests.
  3. The contrast between corporate hospitality and family-run hotels highlights the importance of genuine care and attention in the hospitality industry. People are looking for more than just standard comforts; they want a human touch.

Are "luxury beliefs" a real thing?

Noahpinion • 3882 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Beliefs Luxury
  1. Beliefs can be like a consumption good, costing time and effort, especially when they require action to support them.
  2. Luxury beliefs confer status on the wealthy while inflicting costs on lower classes, such as fancy vocabulary, views on drug policy, and family structure.
  3. Different meanings of belief exist, from willingness to bet on an outcome to a feeling of truth and rightness in a statement.
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The Saddle Stitch Edition

Why is this interesting? • 904 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Craft Luxury History
  1. Saddle stitching with two needles creates strong and elegant seams on thick leather like saddles, emphasizing craftsmanship and durability.
  2. The saddle stitch process is a symbol of true luxury, centered on effort, rarity, and longevity, contrasting with mass-produced items.
  3. Hermès still values traditional saddle stitching in their leatherwork for its quality, despite openness to technological advancements if they can improve quality.

The Fazioli Edition

Why is this interesting? • 542 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎶 Music Musicians Instruments Luxury Recording
  1. Nick Cave's pandemic-recorded album 'Idiot Prayer' showcases the unique and poignant sound of the Fazioli piano.
  2. Fazioli pianos are luxury instruments crafted in Italy, known for their exceptional tonal range and precision.
  3. Each Fazioli piano takes three years to build, reflecting the brand's commitment to combining physics, technology, and artistry.

#129 Luxury design

Design Lobster • 279 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🪑 Design Luxury Typography Fashion Creativity
  1. Didone typefaces like Didot bring a sense of luxury and sophistication to design with their high contrast and vertical emphasis.
  2. Consider pushing your design to the extreme and exploring the most extravagant version, like the Jacob & Co Astronomia Solar watch, to challenge yourself and think creatively.
  3. Luxury in design can come from simplicity and refinement, as Coco Chanel pointed out, emphasizing the absence of vulgarity over excessive opulence.

⬜ Luxury in the Pokémon era

One Thing • 118 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Luxury Collaboration Jewelry Design Nostalgia
  1. Rimowa is expanding their luxury brand image with new products like backpacks and handbags, maintaining a cosmopolitan aesthetic.
  2. Tiffany's collaboration with The Pokémon Company is criticized for a lack of childlike fun and adding unnecessary luxury to the brand's cultural existence.
  3. Different luxury brands require unique strategies for success in the market, as seen with Rimowa and Tiffany's distinct approaches.

🆒 Top 5 Coolest Hotels in Bangkok - March Edition! 🆒

Digest // Storefronts of Bangkok • 39 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🏝 Travel Hotels Luxury Destination
  1. Handpicked collection of 5 coolest hotels in Bangkok which offer luxury and unique experiences for travelers.
  2. Hotels like Four Seasons Bangkok, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, and Capella Bangkok redefine urban opulence and embody the local culture of Bangkok.
  3. The Siam and The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon stand out for their elegant design, opulent accommodations, and exceptional amenities ensuring a memorable stay.

🆒🆕 Get ready to explore the updates for this weekend!

Digest // Storefronts of Bangkok • 59 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🏝 Travel Events Cuisine Art Socializing Luxury
  1. Get ready to explore updates on events, food, and cultural experiences in Bangkok this weekend.
  2. Discover a unique pizza flavor, the Vodka Pizza, available for a limited time in Soho Pizza locations in Bangkok.
  3. Experience art exhibitions, music events, and unique socializing experiences happening in Bangkok this weekend.

A quick remark on the Apple Watch Edition (the $10K+ one)

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 15
💼 Business Technology Marketing Retail Luxury Innovation
  1. The Apple Watch Edition is positioned differently from luxury brands like Rolex, aiming to be more accessible rather than exclusive despite its high price point.
  2. The presence of the Apple Watch Edition likely raises the status and prices of all Apple Watches, following a Veblen effect rather than traditional price discrimination models.
  3. The Apple Watch Edition may exist more as a status symbol or vanity project for designers rather than as a product meant to generate significant revenue or impact Apple's image.