There’s a New Gen Z Status Symbol—and Brands Are Cashing In

But if you spot the trendiest Gen Zers in 2026, their shirts won’t be emblazoned with their almer mater but with a ...
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The Shifting Sands of Status: 14 Things That Were Once Top-Tier, But Now Barely Register

Remember when a certain brand of flip phone made you instantly cool? Or when a specific car model was the ultimate sign you'd "made it"? Status symbols are fascinating cultural indicators. They ...
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Opinion: The new status symbol: Whatever’s trending

I still remember clutching a Beanie Baby in each hand at the age of five, begging my parents to buy me just one more. While these trends may seem harmless at first glance, they reflect a deeper ...