The status symbols men are obsessed with in 2026

Dries Van Noten; Acne Studio; Aime Leon Dore; Rolex; Louis Vuitton; Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI

• A Louis Vuitton perfume and an Acne Studios bag have become status symbols for men this year.
• The pieces evoke quiet luxury and are widely praised for being high in quality.
• Pieces from Aimé Leon Dore and Hermès are also popular in 2026.

If you're wearing Aimé Leon Dore or Acne Studios while reading this, it's not a coincidence.

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