Explore the definition and historical journey of status symbols. Learn how they adapt with societal changes and remain key indicators of social and economic stature.

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. If someone drives a fancy car, we assume they’re ...

While status symbols have almost always been characterized in a game of "having what others can't," focused on material goods and consumerism, recent shifts in the collective experience and perception ...

Beauty mogul and Rhode founder Hailey Bieber recently posted a a series of editorial photos on her Instagram to tease an upcoming collaboration with Fila. One of the pictures is not like the rest. In ...

What would be your ultimate status symbol? A survey by CardRates asked over 3,000 respondents what reigns supreme in Connecticut as the pinnacle of social prestige. What took the top spot? Owning a ...

If you grew up in the '90s, you probably remember certain things that instantly shouted coolness or success. These were the symbols everyone recognized-whether it was a gadget, fashion item, or a ...