The Luxury Index 2008

STYLE & DESIGN

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
—By Leah Bourne, Betsy Kroll, Paige Reddinger and Kristina Zimbalist

Photos

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

Q&A

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

FOOD

New No-Frills Fine Dining

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

WEB

Imaginary Trends

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

ACCESSORIES

Bag Man

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

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