Posh olive oil, tinned fish and even salt are now du jour, says WaitroseTrendy pantry staples like olive oil and balsamic vinegar have become symbols of status for middle-class home cooks.
People Are Revealing The Subtle Differences Between "Old Money" Vs. "New Money," And It's Another WorldOld money is discreet and values investments over ostentation, unlike new money which is often flashy and seeks recognition.
Wine police: How to avoid people pulling you up for drinking incorrectly'Wine has evolved into a status symbol, reflecting cultural elitism and snobbery.
Luxury hotel 'swag' has become the sudden hottest fashion flex across EuropeLuxury hotels are increasingly using merchandise as a marketing strategy and status symbol for consumers.
Wine police: How to avoid people pulling you up for drinking incorrectly'Wine has evolved into a status symbol, reflecting cultural elitism and snobbery.
Luxury hotel 'swag' has become the sudden hottest fashion flex across EuropeLuxury hotels are increasingly using merchandise as a marketing strategy and status symbol for consumers.
What screams 'status' on Wall Street? Here's how the movers and shakers of finance are spending their money.Wall Street is shifting from ostentatious displays of wealth to prioritizing experiences and personalization as status symbols.
Gen Alpha is stealing zippers from Nike backpacks to resell them to victims at hiked-up pricesGen Alpha is engaged in a new trend of stealing Nike backpack zippers to gain social status and profit.
The fashion status symbols that will be popular this fall, from $158 hair ties to $4,500 men's bagsFall fashion this year emphasizes comfort, luxury, and style with a focus on high-status items like suede coats and luxury accessories.
Medieval Falconry with Yannis Hadjinicolaou - Medievalists.netFalconry embodied social status and sophistication during the Middle Ages, linking leisure with nobility.
You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop upgrading our coffee-making equipment?Coffee obsession leading to unnecessary purchases and environmental concernsCoffee machines as status symbols