Abstract
Although what we define as meta-luxury acquires a special relevance as a result of the global crisis of 2008–9, it is by no means a new phenomenon. Rather, it is the rediscovery of a paradigm and a set of principles deeply entrenched in European culture. For this reason, defining it in a precise way and fully appreciating its meaning requires a somewhat sinuous, but also fascinating, journey across centuries and cultures.
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© 2012 Manfredi Ricca & Rebecca Robins
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Ricca, M., Robins, R. (2012). Defining Meta-luxury. In: Meta-Luxury. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137005663_2
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