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How we test

Our research & product review methodology—how we curate the very, very best for you.

Our philosophy

Fewer, better.Our ethos is as simple as that.

There's a lot of stuff out there; some would say too much. If you have been buying many items that you don't especially need and, in some instances, don't even especially like, you know the feeling.

At Luxe Digital, we take our product selection and product recommendations seriously. We research and audit thousands of products from all over the globe, test hundreds of the cream of the luxury crop and narrow those down to the very, very best for you.

We believe in shopping better and are here to help you purchase that little more consciously. We are promoting an entirely new luxury shopping mindset—beyond bling. Instead, we are refining luxury shopping into an experience that puts sustainability, intention, and timelessness at the forefront of your shopping habits. This means choosing carefully considered pieces that are well crafted, high quality, and timeless. Pieces that will bring a smile to your face for many years to come.

We cast an attentive eye over the future of luxury; and when we unearth better brands that have us head-over-heels, we can't wait to share them with you so you can experience their goodness for yourself. Whether keeping an artisan tradition alive, focusing on plastic-free practices, or profit-sharing with local communities, the new age of luxury brands is a welcome transformation.

The spotlight is on, and it leaves no room for secrets. Join us for luxury, reimagined.

A Luxe Digital editor assessing and ranking luxury brands
Every brand is audited and ranked before it earns a place.
Selection

How we select brands

As luxury insiders, we are constantly scouring the landscape for the finest options on the market—a diverse suite of lifestyle and luxury brands, products and experiences, all exclusively hand-picked by the Luxe Digital team.

So how exactly does a product make its way to our site? First thing first: we thoroughly audit and diligently research every product, regardless of a brand's reputation.

We want to support brands that, like us, value honesty, authenticity, and genuinely do what they say they do—no matter whether they are the Rolexes of the luxury world or new emerging brands.

What we look for

Our core values

We explore and test a lot of luxury and lifestyle products. A few things get us going—and they sit at the core of our consideration phase for every product review.

01

Craftsmanship

Exceptional craftsmanship—the make, the materials, the hand behind the object.

02

Timelessness

Made to last, in style and in durability—pieces that outlive the trend cycle.

03

Good value

Money well spent. Good value, and even better values.

Luxe Digital's hands-on product testing in real-life situations
We test in real-life situations—our own homes and offices, not a lab.
Method

How we test the products

Once we have independently selected products from brands and retailers we trust, it's time to get our hands on them. In some cases, brands provide products on loan or on a permanent basis; in others, we purchase them via regular retail channels.

Whether a newly launched product or a highly rated bestseller, we test in real-life situations—not in a lab—using them regularly in our own homes and offices, the same way you would. That's how we get a real sense of how a product performs and how it fits into people's daily lives.

We analyze quantitative data to evaluate how well a product performs against the manufacturer's claims—and to let you compare like for like. For our roundups and best-in-class lists, we select our "best of" winners across a wide spectrum of prices and a set of performance criteria that vary by product type: durability, functionality, design, and more.

The verdict

The ultimate question: is it money well spent?

No product is ever 100% perfect for everyone. But the ultimate question we ask with every product reviewed, rated, and ranked is whether it deserves your attention. Our exhaustive hands-on tests let us present informed, actionable recommendations you can act on.

Luxe Digital editors reviewing luxury products through everyday use
Why you can trust us

Independent, and not for sale

Supported by an international network of luxury experts and insiders—not to mention our sister company is an award-winning luxury digital agency with a coveted list of clients—our team knows the ins and outs of the luxury industry and exactly what to look for when it comes to value and quality.

We obsessively research products, interview industry experts, use information and data from multiple reliable sources, run extensive in-house product testing, and analyze reviews from leading online retailers. This careful process of curation and real-world testing ensures accuracy—and ultimately gives you trustworthy recommendations.

A friendly note: our website is reader-supported, which means we may receive a commission (at no additional cost to you) on some of the products purchased through our content. This commission keeps Luxe Digital a free resource for you to be inspired 24/7. We also occasionally accept products for research and reviewing purposes. But this does not impact the products our editors choose to feature—we only recommend brands we believe in and products we truly love.

Content created in partnership with advertisers is clearly marked as written by our Luxe Digital Studio.

Talk to our editors

Questions about our recommendations, comments, or feedback you'd like to share? Write to us at editors@luxe.digital.

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