A decade ago, 'luxury' might have meant a Mercedes, a Prada bag or a Rolex. But in 2016, old symbols of extravagance are out and people are searching for more meaningful things to spend on. With the market thought to have grown just 1-2% in 2015, is this the end for traditional luxury fashion brands?

Counterfeit goods, from handbags to headphones, are popular among aspirational consumers who can’t afford the real thing. But widespread fakes are having a negative impact on brands looking to sell in India. How do Indians perceive counterfeit goods, and why is the domestic market so huge?

They say good things come to those who wait – but for those hunting haute couture, the six months between seasons can be a bit of a drag. All that is about to change as the ‘see now, buy now’ model establishes itself in the luxury fashion scene. Could this be the industry’s ‘Uber moment’?

Too busy, tired or achy to get your own lunch? For a fee, Londoners can now use Henchman to have someone bring whatever they want to wherever they are. But will this app become a vital part of their lives, or is it just a novelty for those too hungover to leave their bed on a Sunday morning?

Business execs suffer from a ‘perennial time-scarcity problem’, so it’s no surprise that they’re looking for ways to minimise wasted moments. Surf Air aims to save them hours at airports, offering unlimited flights on private business jets between selected European cities from £2,500 per month.

The term ‘environmentally-friendly materials’ usually conjures up visuals of hippy hemp bags and Sainsbury’s bags for life. UK-based All Bamboo is looking to make eco-consumerism more luxurious with its almost silk-like bamboo bedding. Is a life of luxury more sustainable than originally thought?

The luxury goods market is worth €224 billion, so it’s no surprise that when it comes to change, many top-tier brands see no point in fixing something that doesn’t seem broken. But has a conservative approach to brand messaging grown stale? And how does luxury fit into a world of tweets and likes?

Tesla didn’t set out just to challenge the automotive sector – it wants to change it. It ranks in the top five brands among motor enthusiasts, and celebrity fans of Tesla include Jay-Z, Ben Affleck and Jay Leno. But how has an electric car company become a cool cult brand?