Travel influencers and fitness KOLs convert millions of followers into outdoor gear customers via short-video commerce.
Italian fashion house secures new financing as luxury market slows, betting beauty expansion will keep the brand independent amid industry consolidation wave.
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s exit from Dior sparks lively debate on Chinese social media — balancing praise for her commercial success with criticism and eager speculation about the brand’s next chapter.
Sweden’s pioneering visual literacy defense initiative exposes a critical blind spot: luxury brands need to teach consumers to navigate an AI-saturated world where authenticity is key.
Estée Lauder and L’Oréal launch longevity-focused innovations, cementing biotech-fueled skin health as beauty’s next frontier and moving beyond anti-aging to pro-vitality.
Seoul’s Thug Club and London’s Corteiz are leading new-era hypebeast culture, each built on the influence of celebrity founders and community-driven marketing.
Pilates is gaining traction in China and redefining wellness as a status symbol and fashion statement.
Tea culture is steaming hot again, with fashion brands like Michael Kors and Adidas rolling out immersive teahouse pop-ups in China.
The ‘Craft Is Our Language’ Intrecciato campaign carves out a moment of introspection amid a noisy industry, reinforcing the power of Bottega Veneta’s artistic values.
The company behind BTS opens its first Chinese office as industry giants prepare for the end of Beijing's eight-year K-pop performance ban.
From pet-friendly buses to branded collections, Shanghai’s burgeoning pet market is testing whether global brands truly understand Chinese pet owners' needs.
Amid a luxury slowdown, Balenciaga goes against the grains, again. At its biggest store worldwide, it honors the women behind its legacy, commits to its haute couture codes, and betting big on China with cultural fluency.
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From ambassador pivots to immersive retail and cultural tie-ins, Prada is doubling down on Chinese consumers — and it’s working.
A new generation of buyers is driving demand for fashion that prioritizes ethics over excess, and Southeast Asia’s designers are answering the call.
Kim Kardashian-owned shapewear brand launches the Ultimate Pierced Nipple Bra. Xiaohongshu users in China are reacting, even as the brand stays silent.
C-Suite Visionaries: KraneShares CEO Jonathan Krane shares why China’s consumer and luxury markets remain core to global investment strategy.
As London and Hong Kong cool, Tokyo emerges as the luxury real estate capital for global high-net-worth buyers.
Behemoth’s recent market value drop highlights the pressure luxury players face amid China’s consumption slowdown and escalating geopolitical headwinds.
Luxury gloom deepens: LVMH reportedly warns of weak Q2, with Asia sales dragging down Louis Vuitton and Dior.
Proya became the first Chinese beauty brand to surpass 10 billion RMB in annual revenue, but sustaining growth requires moving beyond viral hits to long-term brand and R&D strength.
From ‘scene-based skincare’ to entertainment-led retail, China’s beauty landscape in 2025 is being propelled by science, functionality, and personalization — reshaping what consumers expect from brands.
Despite its $10.9 billion plus-size clothing market, China still struggles to embrace body diversity in its fashion industry — where representation remains scarce, and inclusivity often stops at the surface.
China’s next major fashion consumer isn’t a Gen Z trendsetter — she’s 30-plus, emotionally mature, and driven by quality over hype.
In China’s streetwear scene, Adidas Originals’ pet collection goes viral, Anar FC links up locally, and Feng Chen Wang releases new Converse Chucks.
Styling outfits good enough to eat, young Chinese are taking fashion inspiration from photogenic desserts like canelé and Dubai chocolate.
Once known only for budget vehicles, Seres Group’s Aito brand has captured China’s affluent consumers with its tech-laden luxury SUVs, exposing vulnerabilities in German automakers’ dominance of the premium segment.
After years of Tesla supremacy, BYD's explosive 169% growth breakthrough signals a new era of Chinese competition in Europe's rapidly expanding electric vehicle market.
Opinion: By abandoning its heritage and alienating loyal customers, Jaguar’s “Copy Nothing” campaign triggered a massive backlash.
The app’s highly targeted user base and strong content-to-conversion capabilities are helping luxury brands reignite growth in China.
As Tesla promises $20,000 to $30,000 Optimus robots by 2026, Chinese rival UBTech prepares to launch competing home companion this year despite recent losses.
By integrating JD.com and Tmall, Xiaohongshu turns lifestyle inspiration into immediate shopping — offering luxury brands new tools for social-driven sales.
Baidu’s revenue beat estimates, after China’s internet search leader fended off intensifying competition in AI and a persistent economic downturn.
Most luxury brands don't break into the Middle East alone — meet the key players expediting retail expansion.
Brands are doubling down on Saudi and UAE, but success requires more than a store opening. Jing Daily’s new report ‘Driving Luxury Revenue in the Middle East: KSA and UAE" highlights the region’s opportunities.
Fueled by youth culture, music, and global trends, streetwear is booming in Saudi Arabia and the UAE — with local brands making bold moves on the global stage.
U.S.-based netizens are flocking to the Chinese app en masse in preparation for TikTok’s closure.
Factory owners in China are creating viral content claiming to produce for luxury houses, exposing the power of mass consumer disinformation and perceptions of Chinese manufacturing quality.
As overweight population approaches 44%, local brands lead size-inclusive movement while global players adapt strategies.
The packing tape-look-alike bracelet was met with humor and criticism in China.
While ByteDance's international business flourishes, the company must navigate competing demands from Washington and Beijing over TikTok’s future in the American market.
Opinion: Instead of chasing visual virality, high-end hotels must anchor their spaces in stories to stay memorable and inspire guest loyalty.
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