Platinum

Exclusive | Platinum blond, $36 headbands — and the return of the flat cap: How JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s ‘Love Story’ inspired a fashion renaissance and booming business for NYC

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Exclusive | Platinum blond, headbands — and the return of the flat cap: How JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s ‘Love Story’ inspired a fashion renaissance and booming business for NYC

“Love Story,” Ryan Murphy’s new FX and Hulu limited series chronicling the turbulent romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, has sparked a full-blown renaissance of the leading lady’s minimalistic, chic style. The former Calvin Klein publicist-turned-reluctant style icon (who died at 33, along with her husband and sister, in a tragic … Read more

Pandora’s platinum push plays right into customers’ feelings — but it’s also a smart investment, experts say 

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Pandora’s platinum push plays right into customers’ feelings — but it’s also a smart investment, experts say 

When it comes to bling, Pandora is officially breaking up with silver — and sliding into platinum’s DMs. The world’s biggest jewelry brand by volume is leaning away from its once-signature sterling silver for shiny new platinum-plated pieces as precious metal prices go haywire, turning what used to be “affordable sparkle” into a profit-margin nightmare. … Read more

United Passenger takes six flights in one day for $500 to make Platinum status: ‘A fun challenge’

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United Passenger takes six flights in one day for 0 to make Platinum status: ‘A fun challenge’

He ran the miles in record time. A California man devised an ingenious way to achieve United Airline’s coveted Platinum status before the year’s end — by taking six flights in one day for around $500. “It’s cool that it was able to be completed in such a short timeframe!” Stephen, a self-described “aviation geek” … Read more

AmEx unveils Platinum card updates with new perks — and a whopping $895 fee

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AmEx unveils Platinum card updates with new perks — and a whopping 5 fee

American Express unveiled long-awaited upgrades to its US Platinum cards on Thursday, adding new perks worth over $3,500 annually while raising the annual fee by $200. The card refresh reflects a strategy AmEx has leaned on for years. Banking on the affluence of its customer base, the credit card giant routinely adds premium perks to justify its fee hikes. The … Read more