A $2.99 Trader Joe’s tote bag has become a global status symbol. Gen-Z is redefining luxury through limited-edition brand ...

The Trader Joe’s tote, which sells for $2.99 in the U.S., has joined the ranks of geographically specific status bags like ...

Attendees at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, rocked company parkas, designer bags, and no shortage of fur.

The Trader Joe’s brand reputation precedes them globally — thanks to their viral totes. The grocery store’s infamous tote bags are something of a status symbol here in the United States, but across ...

In London, Holly Davies initially thought her Trader Joe’s tote would go unnoticed. The podcast producer snagged the bag for $2.99 at the grocery store on a trip to Washington, D.C. Back in the U.K., ...

On a recent stroll through trendy East London, 25-year-old operations associate Jay Dix noticed something uncanny: everyone was dressed just like him. Every matcha-carrying creative was parading a ...

While US shoppers consider Trader Joe's totes a functional albeit plain grocery bag, Japanese fashionistas carry the totes for their status – and "American casual" style. During her latest trip to ...

For many shoppers, the only way to own a luxury-style bag is to buy a similar design made with cheaper materials. "Dupe" bags — like the under-$30 Christian Dior-esque bags or a bargain-basement ...

Explore the definition and historical journey of status symbols. Learn how they adapt with societal changes and remain key indicators of social and economic stature.