This course examines the concept of luxury as it relates to sustainability, with a particular focus on understanding how luxury may evolve from being an option for only those able to afford it to becoming a reality for everyone.

Today, luxury is being redefined in the 21st century.

The future of sustainability will be characterized by how luxury is understood and perceived.

Sustainable luxury is a course that will examine the concept of luxury as it relates to sustainability with a particular focus on how luxury will evolve in the 21st century. The course will explore how luxury is understood and perceived today, what the future holds for sustainable forms of luxury, and how sustainable luxury will influence the future of sustainability.

Luxury can be defined as a sumptuous or extravagant form of living.

Over the course of human evolution, luxury has been used as a means to express power and opulence. Being able to afford luxurious items allows for a person to portray success and high social status.

However, luxury has shifted from being an option only available to the wealthy, towards becoming a possibility for the masses.