In a market that has cooled sharply on Hollywood, how did a bunny and a fox pull off what superheroes could not?
CEO Andrea Guerra commits to three-year Versace integration at Florence event, eliminates acquisition speculation.
China’s answer to Depop, Xianyu is the go-to marketplace for Gen Z’s niche communities, vintage reselling, and hustle culture.
Sports stars, short-drama actors, and male idols dominate 2025 campaigns as China’s beauty brands shift from fatigued KOL marketing to high-impact celebrity endorsements.
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.
Widely accessible experiences risk diluting the very aura that made luxury brands desirable.
Three premium brands reveal diverging strategies for maintaining brand value amid China's shifting consumer priorities.
Region’s largest beauty trade show revealed Asia’s shift toward science-backed skincare, post-procedure care, and niche perfumery as premium categories.
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The Japanese subculture is infiltrating Gen Z fashion in China, spurring an appetite for maximalist prints and accessories.
As taboos fade, a new generation reimagines death with style, symbolism, and commercial savvy.
Country’s fashion scene is entering a new era centered on quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
The Zegna exec explains how a reforestation project became the maison’s competitive advantage in markets from Shanghai to Dubai.
CEO Michael Kliger explains why reliability beats disruption and how staying power in China matters more than quarterly wins.
Manolo Blahnik’s CEO shares how craftsmanship, cultural curiosity, and family values are shaping the brand’s expansion.
Maison’s Literary Club in Shanghai generated 409,000 social views and built deep connections by centering women’s literature over product placement.
Personal data of 33.7 million users allegedly hacked by former Chinese employee, highlighting escalating cybersecurity risks across market’s e-commerce infrastructure.
Platform now carries secondhand Chanel, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton via authenticated resellers, marking TikTok’s push beyond its “dollar store” reputation into high-end retail.
China's delivery giant posts $2.3 billion quarterly loss as brutal competition from Alibaba and JD.com forces aggressive international expansion into five new markets.
Shuttering of its Shanghai Tea Rooms and The Residence signals shifting luxury spending, operational pressures, and intensified competition at HKRI Taikoo Hui.
From Gucci belts to Longchamp totes, China’s supermarket apps are making luxury part of the weekly shop.
Giorgio Armani’s will permits EssilorLuxottica a passive stake without board representation, positioning the eyewear giant against LVMH and L’Oréal.
While premiumization efforts and rising gold prices provided support, China's removal of gold tax rebates threatens to reshape jewelry retail economics.
Market’s fragrance boom accelerates as designer and sportswear brands enter the category, competing for consumers seeking emotion-driven scent experiences.
Political thaw and visa-free travel are reigniting Chinese demand for K-beauty, but converting requires sharper localisation and category differentiation.
The Bape founder’s second act achieves $463 million valuation with backing from Pharrell Williams.
Much-anticipated manga collaboration generated social buzz but faced criticism over availability, unclear drop timing, and designs some fans called underwhelming.
Korean ‘quiet luxury’ labels and Indonesian niche brands offer identity and innovation at prices European rivals struggle to match.
Group luxury buying craze leaves houses like Tiffany and Van Cleef & Arpels scrambling to balance social media buzz with brand equity protection.
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.
French luxury giant’s fragrance and beauty division posts first sales decline since 2020 launch, contrasting sharply with aggressive growth at LVMH and Kering.
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