The Luxury Index 2008

A-Z Guide

A complete guide to the people, places and products that are changing our perception of luxury while influencing and inspiring savvy consumers around the world
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  • Fade to Black

    Reflecting the season's somber mood, onyx and black enamel lend a graphic backdrop to diamonds
    Photographs for TIME by Anthony Cotsifas More »

  • 10 Questions for Patrick Demarchelier

    On the occasion of a major retrospective at Paris' Petit Palais, the iconic fashion photographer talks to Kate Betts about his first job, his favorite subject and those famous portraits of Diana More »

  • New No-Frills Fine Dining

    In a difficult economy, great chefs are forgoing fancy details to focus on the food More »

  • Imaginary Trends

    Want a cyber-BMW or an Armani dress made of pixels? In the virtual world at least, luxury loot is flying off shelves More »

  • Bag Man

    British designer Stuart Vevers is taking the Spanish luxury brand Loewe by storm — from heritage to handbags More »

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