Luxe

When it comes to advertising, he says, the much talked-about idea that luxe is recession-proof has been proven not to be the case.

With sleek bucket bags, totes and backpacks priced from $460 to $950, Mansur Gavriel is targeting women who want low-key luxe and value without overt logos or labeling.

A pair of luxe Scottish golf resorts operated by Donald Trump suffered millions of dollars in losses during 2015, according to recent filings with a U.K. government agency, adding another complication to Trump's pitch for the White House, in which he has frequently emphasized his business acumen.

The luxe department store Barneys New York announced this week that it would launch a new Instagram-ready cannabis department called The High End.

Lots of shows at fashion week utilize dry brushing nail techniques on the models because it gives a super luxe finish with minimal effort.

"The quality and the tailoring is what makes it so luxe," Mr. [Michael] Reynolds said. "Like a piece you'd see created by Hermès, it's not over the top."

As a designer and brand builder, [Greg] Chait has turned The Elder Statesman into the coolest of cool and the luxe-est of luxe; the proof is in the many copycats of his tie-dye knitwear and slouchy casual spirit.

I found it extremely luxe that there was a stack of large-format Moleskines you could take at your whim from the cabinet behind the receptionist.