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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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$500 Million Homes
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La Leopolda
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$3 Million Uber Car
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$5 Million Commercials
$5 Million Commercials
Gisele & Stallone for VW
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Million Dollar Dresses
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Alberta Ferretti Gown for AIDS
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$2 Million Dollar Sandals
$2 Million Dollar Sandals
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$86.3 Million Paintings
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Triptych by Francis Bacon
Sotheby’s estimate that Triptych, created by the late Francis Bacon would fetch $70 million was surpassed by over $16 million. The sale of Triptych became, “the most expensive work of contemporary… MORE