The dawn of the McLuxury age

Milestones in the brief history of how luxury brands found a mass market.

By Peter Gumbel

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1960

Pierre Cardin blazes a trail by licensing mass production of his ready-to-wear outfits.

The Business of Luxury

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The rebirth of Brooks Brothers

The iconic men's retailer turned to hipster designer Thom Browne to refresh its brand with his modern takes on classic designs. (more)

5 Luxe limited editions

These days carrying a Gucci bag doesn't mean you're special, but retailers hope that one-of-a-kind items can recapture exclusivity. (more)

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