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The battle for luxury’s soul: possession versus preservation

BUREAU BÉATRICE’s Jon S. Maloy talks about the battle for luxury’s soul: possession versus preservation.

BUREAU BÉATRICE’s Maloy explores luxury’s shift from possession to preservation and why sustainability is key to brand strategy.

“Sustainability” has erupted across luxury like wildfire. Overnight, opulence draped itself in eco-consciousness. But what truth lurks beneath this verdant veneer? Has luxury evolved, or merely adopted a convenient costume?  The ultimate luxury lies not in possession, but in what we preserve.
The grand green metamorphosis
Paradox defines luxury today. Extravagant runway spectacles devouring resources. Private jets shuttling executives to climate conferences. Collections multiplying like rabbits in an industry supposedly embracing restraint. All while sustainability manifestos proliferate across glossy platforms.

This isn’t mere hypocrisy – it’s an industry in radical transition. Th


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the authorHiba Faisal
Hiba Faisal is a Junior Reporter at Campaign Middle East, part of Motivate Media Group. She handles coverage on influencer marketing and the luxury industry, and is also tasked with the brand’s social media presence. Alongside her daily reportage, she produces and edits video content for Campaign’s digital platforms — including Reels, interviews, and behind-the-scenes features. She specialises in capturing how brands build emotional connections with their audiences by prioritising relevance and authenticity through co-creation and storytelling.