The phrase reflects a shift from macro‑luxury (large‑scale, static symbols such as yachts) to micro‑luxury —small, highly curated objects that can be displayed in limited living spaces. This aligns with research by Miller (2021) on “the rise of the pocket‑sized prestige object.”
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