University researchers surveyed more than 600 women and found that many believe the perception of the luxury items keeps other women from flirting with their men. The idea is that women will think the man purchased the item for the woman, making him a …

Here's a blow to your psyche. Apparently, women buy designer shoes, handbags and other luxury items to prevent other women from stealing their man. In a series of five experiments with 649 women of varying ages and relationship statuses, researchers …

Purchasing designer handbags and shoes is a means for women to express their style, boost self-esteem, or even signal status. New University of Minnesota research suggests some women also seek these luxury items to prevent other women from stealing …

News of those gifts surfaced after McDonnell came under fire for accepting a Rolex watch, free vacations and other luxury items from Williams. On Tuesday, McDonnell's office announced that the governor wrote Williams a check to cover the two loans with …

I know I can't figure out what streaming services are must-have vs. luxury items. Vulture looks inside Hulu Plus and offers a report card on the site's content and platform. Inside the Los Angeles Times: CBS is partnering with Litton Entertainment on a …

The two leads on the study say they found that a "woman who is wearing luxury items and designer brands is perceived to have a more devoted partner and as a result other women are less likely to flirt with him." The researchers say, "Regardless of who …

Strong sales of luxury goods in China and other emerging markets drove an increase in growth at Gucci owner Kering Group this spring. Underlying sales rose 5.2% in the three months to June, up from 3.3% in the previous quarter as the French company's …

Purchasing designer handbags and shoes is a means for women to express their style, boost self-esteem, or even signal status. New University of Minnesota research suggests some women also seek these luxury items to prevent other women from stealing …

Luxury automobile producer Rolls Royce reports a decline in sales in China reportedly due to a government push against high end goods. SCMP also reports that telephone and delivery sales for expensive items from luxury items have skyrocketed, …