In Pursuit of Luxury

Dec 18 2024 67 ep. 48 mins 12
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In Pursuit of Luxury. As a term which has made its way into everyday language, the idea of luxury has secured a place in modern Western culture. In Pursuit of Luxury (IPOL) explores the many issues and debates surrounding the idea of luxury as a historical and contemporary phenomenon, both critically and commercially.

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