There was a time, not so long ago, when so-called quiet luxury, or stealth wealth, was in vogue. You remember; this is what Gwyneth Paltrow wore during her ski slopes trial; understated cashmere cardigans and suits cut just so that you had to be in the know, to know that these had come from The Row and Celine and cost a bomb. 

But the $50 million wedding, last week, between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez has marked a new age. That’s right, we’re now in 'The Age of Vulgarity.'

Today, senior columnist Jacqueline Maley, on why this celebrity wedding is different from all the rest. And how we’re all going to pay the price.

There was a time, not so long ago, when so-called quiet luxury, or stealth wealth, was in vogue. You remember; this is what Gwyneth Paltrow wore during her ski slopes trial; understated cashmere cardigans and suits cut just so that you had to be in the know, to know that these had come from The Row and Celine and cost a bomb.&nbsp;
But the $50 million wedding, last week, between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez has marked a new age. That&rsquo;s right, we&rsquo;re now in 'The Age of Vulgarity.'
Today, senior columnist Jacqueline Maley, on why this celebrity wedding is different from all the rest. And how we&rsquo;re all going to pay the price.

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Jeff Bezos’ wedding: Chic is dead. Where will the vulgarity lead?

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