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Small-luxury-world initiates a thought-provoking discussion on whether knowledge diminishes the perception of luxury, or if it's essential for true appreciation. This article explores the nuanced relationship between informed understanding and the subjective experience of luxury, inviting community members to share their perspectives.
Recently I had a discussion about luxury. My counterpart told me that knowledge usually ruins luxury.
At least he said, it will allow you to make some sort of evaluation about the
added value.
From my point of view luxury is nonsense without
knowledge. There is much more about luxury
than what we get told by some luxury
groups today, isn´t it?
(Example: watch books only, without magazines …)
What is your point of view?
Oliver
To me, to truly appreciate a luxury, it requires a certain degree of knowledge. I know from experience that when I have experienced something of true quality, my appreciation for it varies according to how knowledgable I am. Perhaps there is an issue here between luxury and quality, as i am using the terms interchangeably.... perhaps that is wrong. But in essence, I am in your camp here.
Your friend is quite wrong. But luxury that holds up against scrutiny (and be sure that it doesn't take much to destroy decades of work and focus) is the only true luxury. And luxury cannot be bought, not true luxury anyway, it has to be earned with time and dedication. But so many seem to think they can put a big price tange on an item and it must be luxurious. Nope. Great library, Oliver. Andrew
...but for a different reason. For me, luxury is impossible within a bit of dramatic impact and mystery . It must be something that amazes , and for me, that which I understand loses a little bit of its ability to amaze. It is like looking at the beautiful woman across the room. She is beautiful partly because so little is known about her. Marry her and that initial 'wow' goes away. Which is not to say that it is not replaced by something else rewarding, but is the same impact there? No, it is f
I can't help laughing when I read that some brands claim to be luxury brands... Best, Nicolas
Nicolas camp here It can work both ways so as stupidly and naive as it may sound you and your fried are right in your own Knowing a lot makes you more prone to BS and that necesserily kills some joy.... at least the openhearted one. Best D
most consumers of luxury items are not particularly discerning, and are every bit as susceptible to marketing as lower end consumers. For the most part, they purchase luxury items because they are expensive, and because of brand awareness. Og course there is a subset of such consumers who are very knowledgeable about the products that they consume, including those who seek to learn on forums such as this. Regards, Tony C.
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