Luxe

To see the private display, the prodigious number of pleasant dwellings erected in Paris and in the provinces, the numerous equipages, the conveniences, the acquisitions comprehended in the term luxe, one might suppose that opulence was twenty times greater than it formerly was. ❋ Hippolyte Taine (1860)

It was pretty evident from what we saw at fashion week that eco-luxe is here to stay and Fin is helping to insure that we are finding relaxed, intelligent ways to address both luxury and future solutions for dressing. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Startling, but wearable in luxe fabrics such as Bamboo and Modal, the modular collection was Star Wars meets Movie Stars with asymmetrical lines. ❋ Unknown (2006)

BoF Daily Digest | Jil Sander's new wares, Short term luxe slowdown, ❋ Robert Cordero (2008)

Jil Sander's new wares, Short term luxe slowdown, Outlet stores, Kors in Milan ❋ Unknown (2008)

The space is elegant and expansive with an overall style that can be described as luxe contemporary; with plush finishes, lush neutrals and classic pieces given a (slightly) modern edge. ❋ Unknown (2009)

For more formal dates, Mr. Siriano might swap out the casual blazer for a more tailored, "luxe" version and wear elegant dress shoes. ❋ Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan (2011)

Although their toybox design is in the more 'luxe' price range, I am a fan of beautifully designed and functional kids products like this. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Getty Images Graeme Black went for 'luxe' with a mineral-inspired dress. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Loanees included hyperleveraged corporations and inflated real estate, such as luxe golf courses whose long membership waiting lists suddenly evaporated as clients lost interest in rounds for $400 during a slump. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Question: after every single brand has jumped on the trend-wagon and created a luxury line within a line, would that saturate the fragrance market with high-priced scents to an extent that exclusivity will loose its elegant sheen and "luxe" won't seem all that luxurious anymore? ❋ Marina Geigert (2007)

I suggest going with a chiffon top to up the ante on the 'luxe' of these pants. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Others will be green with envy over Accor Hotel's WICKED Hotel and Show packages to suit various 'luxe' to 'less' budgets. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Totto: With such "luxe" advertisers, she's obviously trying to attract the ❋ The Full Feed From HuffingtonPost.com (2010)

With such "luxe" advertisers, she's obviously trying to attract the well-off "greens". ❋ The Full Feed From HuffingtonPost.com (2010)

But they're equally focused on the "luxe:" guestrooms have private balconies or garden terraces, all with ocean views. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Blood-red leather linings and handmade soles, inscribed with "Decadence, Sleaze and Excess," ooze with the kind of luxe horror that arguably only Brits can successfully pull off. ❋ Unknown (2009)