The Money with Katie Show cover image

The Money with Katie Show

The Black Market Turning "Stealth Wealth" & "Quiet Luxury" Upside Down

Apr 10, 2024
New York Times reporter Amy X. Wang discusses the booming replica black market for luxury goods. They explore 'stealth wealth,' quiet luxury, and the shift in status symbols. The podcast delves into the challenges of verifying authenticity, the allure of replica luxury goods, and the evolving trends in luxury brands.
01:00:07

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Luxury brands serve as status symbols, conveying messages through high prices.
  • Wealthy individuals showcase status subtly, embracing stealth wealth and quiet luxury trends.

Deep dives

The Allure of Luxury Brands and Status Symbols

Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Chanel are perceived as status symbols, often commanding high prices. Despite the costs, people are drawn to these brands to communicate messages about themselves and their social status. The concept of luxury goods as status symbols and the psychological layers associated with them are explored.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode