Luxury
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Luxury may refer to:
  • Luxury good
    Luxury good
    Luxury goods are products and services that are not considered essential and associated with affluence.The concept of luxury has been present in various forms since the beginning of civilization. Its role was just as important in ancient western and eastern empires as it is in modern societies...

    , an economic good or service for which demand increases more than proportionally as income rises
  • Luxury tax
    Luxury tax
    A luxury tax is a tax on luxury goods: products not considered essential. A luxury tax may be modeled after a sales tax or VAT, charged as a percentage on all items of particular classes, except that it mainly affects the wealthy because the wealthy are the most likely to buy luxuries such as...

    , tax on products not considered essential, such as expensive cars
  • Luxury tax (sports)
    Luxury tax (sports)
    A luxury tax in professional sports is a surcharge put on the aggregate payroll of a team to the extent to which it exceeds a predetermined guideline level set by the league...

    , surcharge put on the aggregate payroll of a sports team to the extent to which it exceeds a predetermined guideline level set by the league
  • Luxury vehicle, expensive automobiles
  • Luxury trains
    Luxury trains
    Luxury trains are special trains designed specifically to offer a sumptuous yet elegant train ride, and evoke a strong sense of association as in history, heritage and decadence of a leisure ride. Luxury trains operate in several countries and offer a luxurious and comfortable traveling option to...

    , expensive tourist trains
  • Luxury yacht
    Luxury yacht
    The term luxury yacht, “Superyacht” and "Large Yacht" refers to very expensive, privately owned yachts which are professionally crewed. Also known as a Super Yacht, a luxury yacht may be either a sailing or motor yacht.-History:...

    , expensive privately owned, professionally crewed yacht
  • Luxury real estate
    Luxury real estate
    Luxury real estate is the real estate market niche targeted at the highest socio-economic group of consumers. -Definition:The characteristics that define luxury real estate differ among countries...

    , niche real estate market dealing with the highest economic group of property buyers
  • Luxury resort, exclusive vacation facilities
  • Luxury box
    Luxury box
    A Luxury box is a special seating section located within stadiums, arenas and other sporting and entertainment venues. They are typically located in the midsection of a stadium grandstand, usually providing the best views of the event...

    , term for a special seating section in arenas, stadiums and other sports venues
  • Luxury magazine
    Luxury magazine
    A luxury magazine is a printed or online magazine marketed to the ultra-affluent that feature high-value products like sports cars, jewelry, mechanical watches, real estate, yachts, private jets and exotic vacations. Nationally, magazines such as the duPont Registry and Robb Report offer primarily...

    , magazines devoted to fine craft and luxury goods

Other

  • Luxury (Georgia band), rock band from Toccoa, Georgia
  • Luxury (Iowa band)
    Luxury (Iowa band)
    Luxury were a power pop rock music band from Des Moines, Iowa that began playing together in 1977. They released two 7" singles and one EP.Luxury's single Green Hearts has appeared on The Declaration of Independents compilation as well as the Yellow Pills: Prefill compilation.-Band members:* Rick...

    , a power pop rock music band from Des Moines, Iowa
  • The Luxury
    The Luxury
    -History:Following the 2005 breakup of The Halogens, a Boston-based band fronted by guitarist/vocalist Jason Dunn, The Luxury began with a short-lived lineup brought together by local DJ David Virr...

    , a Boston-based Britrock band
  • Luxury (Fantastic Plastic Machine album), 1998
  • Luxury (The Nein album)
    Luxury (The Nein album)
    Luxury is the second full-length album by The Nein. It was released on February 20, 2007 on Sonic Unyon.-Track listing:# "Burn Construction"# "Attitude and Mirrors"# "Sweet Vague"# "Journalist, Pt. 1"# "Journalist, Pt. 2"# "Achilles Last Tape Solo"...

    , 2007
  • "Luxury", song by The Rolling Stones on the 1974 album It's Only Rock 'n Roll
  • "Luxury", song by The Wrens from the 1996 album Secaucus
    Secaucus (album)
    Secaucus is a 1996 album by The Wrens, an American rock band from New Jersey. Secaucus is named for the city in which it was recorded, Secaucus, New Jersey. The Wrens were signed to major label Grass Records at the time of their tour supporting this album...

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