Prada, Schmada
The global pandemic has only further emphasized the gravity of prioritizing our health. Setting aside the obvious sweeping efforts to stay ‘rona-free, spending so much time within the four walls of our homes only underscores the fact that when it comes down to it, the most important thing is how we’re feeling, not who we’re wearing. New healthy lifestyle habits around this self-focus are developing, whether it’s starting the day with a mug of tea and 20 minutes to ourselves or ending it with an interval run around the ‘hood. Filling our cup has taken on a new meaning and we’re looking inward to get there.
Luxury is, of course, a subjective concept with as many meanings as there are people to imagine them. After a 70-hour work week, it’s a day off – without access to email. After becoming a new parent, it’s a long shower and sitting down to eat a full meal without disruption. After months of quarantine, it’s a hug from a loved one. But even for these intangible luxuries, our health and wellbeing serve as the baseline without which all else loses its allure.