There is disagreement over whether the nouveau riche should be included as members of the upper class or whether this term should exclusively be used for established families.
His buildings can usually be characterized by what is popularly referred to as wedding-cake architecture of the landed nouveau riche, for the richness of ornament and detail.
For example, being the son or daughter of a wealthy individual, may carry a higher status and different cultural connotations than being a member of nouveau riche (new money).
Despite particularly sharp assists from her designers in nailing the nouveau riche couture and decor of the eras covered, the movie's own style alternates between pedestrian and overreaching...