?We need to bear in mind that the definition of "Luxury" is totally different in 21st century from the one in 20th century. The last century was the time of objects ? jewelry was about "Expensive" matters. Now, that is no longer the case. People's sense of what values is changing. Especially in Japan, after that most terrible disaster in March this year, we Japanese realised that our most important asset is the bond among people, and the time left to us ? and indeed this must be the luxury of this age. Therefore, I believe that a jewelry shop should be a place about relationships, where you experience "Links" with people and things.' ? Kengo Kuma