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6.4 | This Year and Mild
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7,560 Total Clicks May 12 - Dec 12 |
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Extrava-Tech
Rise of lavish tech devices for the luxury-loving consumerImplications - Recently, fashion designers have been proliferating the tech industry, offering designer cases and accessories for consumers' phones, tablets and laptops. Now, consumers can not only accent their gadgets with luxurious accessories, but they can also purchase the most lavishly expensive devices as well. Ranging from cameras and speakers to smartphones and mice, these ultra-luxurious gadgets appeal to consumers who are more than willing to break the bank for luxury in all its forms. [More]
 $50,000 Designer Cameras |
 Solid Gold Miniature Tablets |
 24 Karat Gold Smartphones |
 $3 Million Speakers |
 Sleek Metallic Luxury Mice |
Filed in: Tech Phones Gadgets Ultra Luxury Computers Luxury
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6 | This Year and Warm
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12,727 Total Clicks Dec 11 - Nov 12 |
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Elusive Luxury
Black diamonds become basis of inspiration for a variety of opulent goodsImplications - Carbonado, or "Black Diamonds," are now the luxury good to covet. As these gems are very rare, they offer the feeling of exclusivity, but they also provide a dark mystique that can make one feel both sexy and subversive. While real black diamonds are hard to come by and even more expensive to purchase, that's not stopping designers from using them as inspiration, evidenced in the cars, beauty products, jewelry and even gourmet foods that have been influenced by these precious stones' magic and mystery. [More]
 Demonic Diamond Roadsters |
 Gourmet Cocoa Gemstones |
 $250,000 Manicures |
 Black Diamond Wristwatches |
 Miniature Mammal Jewelry |
Filed in: Autos Luxury Cosmetics Jewelry Watches Ultra Luxury Fashion
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4.5 | This Year and Mild
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21,401 Total Clicks Feb 09 - Sep 12 |
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The High Life
Luxurious airline extras and services appeal to indulgence-loving flyersImplications - Despite the increase in frugality among consumers, many still love to be pampered, especially when it comes to traveling. Thus, many airlines are offering extra amenities, enhancing their services and offerings with special luxuries -- for example, British Airlines' complimentary wine for all VIP passengers and Japan Airlines' bidet toilets. Many of the amenities are free of charge, which gives travelers another reason to choose that particular airline and helps to give an airline an edge in the face of fierce competition. [More]
 Super-Luxe Airline Suites |
 V-Shaped Airplane Seats |
 Posh Airline Attire |
 Mile-High Gourmet Meals |
 Sky-High Derrière Delights |
 Booze Filled Flights |
Filed in: World Marketing Business Travel Luxury
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5.8 | This Year and Warm
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26,766 Total Clicks Nov 11 - Aug 12 |
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Luxurcycles
Luxury brands are expanding their product lines to include bicyclesImplications - Cycling has become a beloved activity across different cultures and geographic locations, which presents a huge opportunity for brands, even those not previously associated with cycling. Luxury brands, in particular, are designing bikes with opulent features, including high-tech elements -- for example, those from luxury automakers like BMW and Porsche -- and fashionable accents, such as bikes from Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci. Brand expansion to bikes allows luxury brands to both capitalize on the growing bike market and cater to brand-loyal customers with a new product. [More]
 Luxury Designer Two-Wheelers |
 Upscale Bike Stores |
 Luxury Electric Bikes |
 Classy Couture Cruisers |
 Supercar-Inspired Bikes |
 Luxury SUV Bikes |
Filed in: Eco Business Lifestyle Luxury
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4.2 | This Year and Mild
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7,612 Total Clicks Nov 11 - Aug 12 |
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Idol Dollification
Immortalizing popular figures by turning them into figurinesImplications - When it comes to celebrities and famous figures, we all want a piece, which explains the gigantic market for celebrity products, ranging from clothes to fragrances to even dirty bath water. Another way consumers can now indulge in their celebrity obsession is by purchasing dolls and toys in the likeness of these famous individuals, such as Kate Middleton, Karl Lagerfeld, Steve Jobs, President Obama and more. While these people may not be action heroes, per se, immortalizing them in such a way points to society's reliance on powerful figures who have the potential and ability to create change and influence our decisions. [More]
 Couture Icon Ponies |
 Miniature Designer Depictions |
 HBO Girls Paper Dolls |
 Presidential Superheros |
 Technological Innovator Toys |
 Royal Sister Action Figures |
Filed in: Pop Culture Celeb Products Leaders Clusters Celebs Luxury
