Meet the HIFIs: Their obsession with luxury will tank them

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
A young woman trying on sunglasses
More Gen Zers and millennials are becoming HIFIs — high income, financially insecure. They're spending lots of money on lifestyle and luxury.

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Young guys literally only want one thing and it's this $7,000 chair

Tech Insider : Economy
A man sitting in a Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman with money in the background
For a certain type of newly rich, young American man, the Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman is the pinnacle of status.

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The 177-year history behind Cartier, the iconic jewelry brand that's a favorite of the royals and worth $12 billion

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends an Invictus Games Friends and Family reception hosted by the City of The Hague and the Dutch Ministry of Defence at Zuiderpark on April 15, 2022
Meghan Markle is frequently spotted wearing a Tank Française watch, seen here.

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I shopped at Crate & Barrel for the first time and saw how the brand's quiet luxury is boosting sales

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Dishes on display at Crate and Barrel.
Dishes on display at Crate & Barrel.

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3 quiet luxury dupes that can transform your home for less, according to an interior designer

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An illustration of the quiet luxury dupes: mirror, oil and pillows against a silk background
Throw pillows, a sophisticated fragrance, and a frameless mirror are three minor upgrades that can have a big impact.

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3 lessons Gen Zers say they've learned from 'loud budgeting'

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
Piggy banks on a green background.
Gen Zers are using "loud budgeting" to build their financial literacy and reach their savings goals.

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The secret status symbols hiding in plain site

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Status symbols have gotten quieter but no less expensive. Here's a guide to the quiet luxury items that are trending this year.

Inside New York Fashion Week where subtle luxury still reigns supreme

Tech Insider : Style
A view of the Badgley Mischka runway during New York Fashion Week.
A view of the Badgley Mischka runway during New York Fashion Week.

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8 luxury looks that are now in style, according to the Jacquemus runway

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Gigi Hadid walks the Jacquemus runway.
Gigi Hadid walks the Jacquemus runway.

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8 loud luxury items sold by designer brands that people actually buy

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Designer brands are still selling loud, logo-heavy luxury items that aren't always made for practical use.
Designer brands are still selling loud, logo-heavy luxury items that aren't always made for practical use.

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