In a so-so year for the economy, sales of some high-end goods are finally headed higher. Our guide to simple luxury in six categories. FOR A YEAR THAT STARTED with so many expectations, 2010 is drawing to a less than stellar close. The stock market might be bouncing back, but the economy is still sputtering, yields are lower on everything from government bonds to certificates of deposit, and summer movie attendance hit its lowest level in more than a decade. We even have to look down to find something that's up: Casual shoes for men are among the few high-end fashion categories to see their sales surge this year.
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