high-end brands
[/haɪ ɛnd brændz/]
noun phrasepl: high-end brands
marcas de luxo
1. Expensive, premium brand companies that offer superior quality products and services at premium prices, targeting affluent consumers
High-end brands like Louis Vuitton and Hermès dominate the luxury market.
Marcas de luxo como Louis Vuitton e Hermès dominam o mercado de artigos premium.
2. Designer or luxury products positioned at the top of their market category with exclusive appeal
She prefers shopping at high-end brands for her wardrobe.
Ela prefere comprar em marcas de luxo para seu guarda-roupa.
High-end brands hold significant cultural prestige in both Brazilian and American societies, symbolizing wealth and status. In Brazil, particularly among the upper-middle and wealthy classes in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, consuming high-end brands is a visible marker of social status. In the USA, especially in NYC, high-end brands represent aspirational consumption and are deeply woven into fashion and lifestyle culture. Both markets view these brands as investments in quality and exclusivity rather than mere purchases.
Related Idioms & Phrases
living the high life with high-end brands
paying top dollar for high-end brands
the epitome of luxury - high-end brands
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