As Pierpaolo Piccioli ushers in a new era for the house, Balenciaga’s upgraded Guangzhou flagship tests whether raw architecture, digital buzz, and early product access can convert a historically underserved market into loyal VIPs.

Deals above $12.8 million more than halved after February's surprise tax, as affluent buyers from tycoons to global dynasties adopt a wait-and-see approach.

Media personality’s virality as digital lucky charm shows how Gen Z blends irony, ambition, and manifestation in uncertain times.

Savills’ latest data shows China’s retail market splitting between discount scale and flagship spectacle — leaving little room in between.

Prime retail streets recorded a 13% rise in luxury store openings last year, with LVMH, Kering, and Richemont leading the charge.

Potential stake signals sustained Gulf interest in Italian luxury.

CEO Céline Talabaza reveals how the brand’s Nobel Prize-worthy chemistry translated into a global beauty strategy.

CEO Michael Kliger explains why reliability beats disruption and how staying power in China matters more than quarterly wins.

The Majid Al Futtaim exec reveals how retail hubs like Mall of the Emirates are integrating cultural touchpoints like Chinese New Year into their year-round strategy.