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Eventually Elle's avatar

Succession cast represents real money (billionaires) while white lotus cast is upper middle class.

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Matteo Azzolini's avatar

Probably true! This is also linked to the fact that these “luxury style” trends (whether it’s quiet or loud luxury) are most likely to appeal to aspirational consumers than to the true 1% (who, instead, is seeing unique experiences as increasingly important drives of engagement).

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Meredith W's avatar

Love Agnes Martin, her work is literally quiet

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Matteo Azzolini's avatar

Me too!!

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Tia  Tanna's avatar

fantastic piece!!

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Matteo Azzolini's avatar

Thank you!!

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Melinda Rackham's avatar

Thanks Matteo / @whyyoushouldcare - I have referenced your writing in my latest post on Mike's White Lotus. Interesting how the zeitgeist has shifted to loud luxery!

https://melrack.substack.com/p/no-mud-no-lotus

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Matteo Azzolini's avatar

Thank you!

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