For independent designers, major fashion weeks bring global exposure but high costs, with rising platforms in Shanghai and Seoul offering vital alternatives.
As crypto tycoons and hedge fund managers flock to The Gulf’s tax havens, luxury businesses follow the money.
Once utilitarian, bathhouses are now wellness playgrounds where Dyson dryers, Valmont facials, and Gen Z social rituals collide.
China’s beauty leader posted $745 million H1 2025 revenue, but offline sales plunged 21% as the company’s extreme digital dependence reveals structural risks.
Korean ‘quiet luxury’ labels and Indonesian niche brands offer identity and innovation at prices European rivals struggle to match.
For luxury brands, the new wave of Asian high-net-worth influencers like Becca Bloom and Mei Leung offer unfiltered market research.
Mischievous Pop Mart plush toy Labubu is sparking queues outside stockists worldwide, highlighting the global toy opportunity, and lessons in brand marketing.
Once synonymous with ‘mom bags’ and conservative design, Coach has successfully reinvented itself as an ‘it bag’ brand — a standout case study in modern luxury repositioning.
As overweight population approaches 44%, local brands lead size-inclusive movement while global players adapt strategies.
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Government backing, millions of engaged consumers, and a burgeoning outdoor market convince luxury maisons from Bottega Veneta to Balenciaga to conquer new peaks
Jo Malone taps e-idol group Joy X for a Douyin livestream, boosting sales while highlighting the high-reward, high-risk ‘tuan bo’ trend.
Singaporean designer adds critical acclaim to Jenner’s ‘it-girl’ label, highlighting market’s growing role in global collab strategies.
As Anta, Nike and Coach embrace ‘instant retail’ in China, convenience transforms into luxury’s latest battleground.
The next generation of luxury clients demands three interconnected dimensions: cultural relevance via social media, access that creates belonging, and human interactions that deliver extreme value creation.
Domestic champions like Luckin, BYD, and Laopu are leveraging price, cultural relevance, and digital-first strategies as global giants scramble to localize.
The Labubu doll creator’s shares soared 250% this year, cementing its place among Hong Kong’s top-performing stocks in quarterly benchmark review.
The Chinese fast-fashion giant is exploring a headquarters move back to China to win regulatory approval for a Hong Kong listing, even as its European sales surge.
C-suite Visionaries: French firm’s success hasn’t come from chasing fleeting trends, but from 78 years of unwavering focus — anchored in the belief that nothing outweighs its brand DNA.
Chalhoub Group’s Charbel Lahoud discusses why global brands should consider partnerships when entering the Middle East.
Top-tier labels are shuttering stores amid a market slowdown, shifting focus to flagship investments in top-tier hubs as consumer priorities evolve.
Five-pillar framework emerges from luxury market analysis showing brands must master opportunity spotting, cultural intelligence and identity crafting for extreme value.
Emotional connection, not opulence or materialism, creates lasting luxury experiences.
Opinion: Luxury brands that chase exposure and try to be everywhere end up eroding trust and prestige.
While Ralph Lauren and Balenciaga find success with animation marketing, Hermès discovers that artistic excellence doesn’t guarantee Chinese market approval.
This Chinese Valentine’s Day, luxury labels explore diverse stories of self-love and modern relationships to cater to an evolving society.
The sportswear giant’s response to controversy sparked by shoe design drew praise, showing how apology culture shapes brand reputation.
Consumer spending forecast to grow just 1.3% this year as high household debt continues dragging on domestic demand despite rate cuts designed to boost purchasing power.
July’s broad-based deceleration across production, consumption, and investment sectors suggests China's trade war immunity may be ending sooner than policymakers anticipated.
Economy outperformed in H1 2025, prompting government to raise full-year growth forecast despite looming headwinds.
China must ramp up public welfare spending over the next decade to boost household consumption, says a top policy adviser.
July rebound sees luxury skincare and domestic labels drive growth, L’Oréal reclaim the top spot and Maison Margiela overtake fragrance rivals.
Homegrown cosmetics brand courts prestige with a presence in China’s most exclusive malls — and rising prices to match.
Indian executives and consumers are reshaping global beauty, as brands pivot from slowing China to India’s booming, fast-evolving retail and digital markets.
Swiss watch company’s apology fails to quiet backlash over ‘slant-eye’ ad, sparks boycott calls amid sales slump.
From Frank Ocean’s Homer, to G-Dragon’s Jacob & Co. collaborations, fine jewelry can unlock fan power potential as consumers prioritize investment purchases.
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.
The packing tape-look-alike bracelet was met with humor and criticism in China.
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