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Why Ethical Luxury Is the Post-COVID Gold — And What That Means for Your Business

Vivek Oberoi

created: July 14, 2025, 5:30 p.m. | updated: July 15, 2025, 2:35 p.m.

Luxury isn't about more anymore. Until recently, luxury brands relied on opacity: unclear sourcing, inflated markups and hidden impacts. In Europe, 70% of luxury shoppers consider sustainability adoption by luxury brands important, while the U.S. market is catching up. India now offers zero import duties on lab-grown diamond seeds and machinery, positioning the sector as a strategic national industry. The question isn't whether traditional luxury brands can evolve.

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