The 2007 incarnation of Tourism New Zealand’s marketing

Firstly the launch video

Then the commercial shown in Australia

The Evolution of Luxury: From Gold Leaf to Inner Peace

The Evolution of Luxury: From Gold Leaf to Inner Peace

Luxury isn’t about wealth—it’s about what’s missing. From postwar security to digital-era silence, what we call “luxury” keeps evolving. This essay explores how rarity shapes desire, how the luxury industry sells emotional scarcity, and why the most coveted experiences today are often the quietest.