Old Money

aka Quiet Luxury, Classic Aesthetic

established

"Elegance without effort"

Focuses on the lifestyle and fashion of inherited wealth, emphasizing timeless, high-quality, and conservative styles.

Atmosphere

The sensory world of Old Money

Country estates, libraries, sailing clubs

Philosophy

Wealth is silent

Who Lives Here

The character archetypes that embody Old Money

The Heir

The Matriarch

What It Rejects

Old Money exists in opposition to:

Flashiness

New money trends

Logos

Daily Rituals

The practices and behaviors that define this way of living

Investment dressing

Country club sports

Origin

Rooted in historical European and American aristocratic dressing, popularized on social media in the early 2020s.

Era

2021-Present

Regions

New England, French Riviera, Oxford

Trend Score

92

Key Elements

Key Garments

  • Polo shirts
  • Tennis whites
  • Wool coats
  • Loafers
  • Headbands

Silhouettes

  • Tailored
  • Conservative
  • Traditional

Color Palette

Sophisticated, stable, and historical palette

Primary Colors

Navy
Cream
White

Secondary Colors

Forest Green
Burgundy

Accent Colors

Gold
Camel

Key Brands

Ralph Lauren
luxurycore
Hermès
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Barbour
heritagecore

Materials

WoolCottonLinenSilk

Cultural Context

Aspiration of wealth stability, traditional values, refined taste

Associated Music

ClassicalOperaJazz

Core Relationships

Influenced By

Preppy
Minimalism

Influences

Ivy League
Royal Family
Country Clubs

Related Cores

Quiet Luxury
Preppy
Last updated: January 17, 2026