An curved arrow pointing right. Status symbols have gotten quieter but no less expensive. Here's a guide to the quiet luxury items that are trending this year. More from Explainers Status symbols ...

This year, however, $600 calendars and stained-glass lamps have become the new status symbols. Giant tote bags from Coach and oval-shaped Miu Miu glasses also signify luxury and taste in 2025.

But these hallmarks of status are slowly giving way to some more unexpected status symbols. A few key trends have turned the aesthetic of wealth upside down. One is an increased focus on health ...