Brag Materialism

The rise in objects that cost obscene amounts of money

Implications - Luxury has become a quality which can be ‘bought’ by just about anyone. As opulence has been made available to the masses by high-end designers or those knocking off their creations, truly affluent braggarts are seeking extreme wealth exhibitionism in the form of multi-million dollar purchases.

Trend Themes

  1. Luxury Exhibitionism — The rise of multi-million dollar purchases for extreme wealth exhibitionism.
  2. Exorbitant Prices — The trend of pricing objects and commodities at obscene amounts of money.
  3. Charitable Luxury — The emergence of luxury brands and offerings coupled with charitable causes.

Industry Implications

  1. Luxury Goods — Businesses that cater to the wealthy, such as high-end designers or brands that offer exorbitant priced items.
  2. Art — Industries or markets that involve selling or purchasing art at high values or auctions.
  3. Advertising — Marketing industries or large companies that fund multi-million dollar commercials or advertisements.
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