For the Jing 100, founders Liushu Lei and Yutong Jiang explain how ruffles, bows and a streak of rebellion won their Shanghai label devoted Gen Z fans and global stockists.
The coffee chain’s new purchase-to-sit policy in China risks undermining the “third place” appeal that once set it apart.
Celine, Armani and Prada’s October events, plus Chanel’s planned K Avenue boutique, show international houses using the Hubei capital to court shoppers from a far wider region.
A rising supply of secondhand Birkins is shrinking the bag’s resale premium over retail, which raises doubts about the scarcity strategy behind Hermès’ success.
Kering is closing stores, LVMH is consolidating flagships and most rivals are resisting discounts as Beijing’s trust tax and Paris riots add pressure.
New format challenges dry shampoo with a more tactile take on waterless haircare.
A quarter-century of light-and-shadow artistry, an HKEX listing and a first Harbour City flagship set the stage for the founder’s next test: winning recognition abroad.
Chinese sponsors walked over a Mao meme and Beijing weighed in; the Swiss label’s equity tie to the striker makes any exit costly and complicated.
As tennis moves beyond competition and into everyday life, LACOSTE is drawing on nearly a century of sporting heritage to expand how tennis culture is expressed through fashion, collaborations and cultural experiences.
Lululemon and Descente overtake Nike on Tmall’s Double 11 opening day, beauty brands court theater crowds, and Apple’s first foldable faces complaints over durability.
Milk, honey, and chocolate are becoming beauty’s sensory shorthand, helping brands sell texture, mood and identity across markets globally.
A Xiaohongshu parody turns a Sichuan auntie’s apron into a high-end fashion campaign. Are Chinese viewers still receptive to luxury codes?
While Chinese households pounce on cheaper bullion, the subcontinent’s biggest retailers are waiting for a deeper slide as peak season gets underway.
State outlets accuse spy drama ‘Vivant’ of distorting wartime history, prompting a public apology and tighter partnership reviews.
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As milk tea becomes an everyday ritual, Chinese beverage brands are competing not just for collaboration buzz but for more distinctive, lasting cultural identities.
After performing at Jing 100 in Shanghai, the Garlica Princess talks Gong Li, a Balenciaga dream and why true luxury now means taking time to appreciate craft.
Queen Wen’s wild-card Beijing title lifts her $22.6 million sponsor profile, ticket revenue jumps 48%, a Shanghai sneaker label eyes Le Bon Marché and travelers learn pottery.
Instead of adapting global products with local colorways, a Shanghai team now shapes silhouettes, fabrics and fit from scratch.
Rather than chasing scale, the 132-year-old British label is tailoring fits, fabrics and stores to each market — a test of whether authenticity can travel without dilution.
Meetings may matter less for policy than for the assumptions they change.
Italian label to open a Casa Cucinelli in Shanghai as China drives its Asian growth, early Pop Mart backers fund accessories brand Blackhead, and sewing becomes an after-work hobby for young urban Chinese.
With 20% price hikes planned for top models, Porsche must convince clients they’re getting a better car, not just a bigger bill.
As China’s medical aesthetics market grows, the face is becoming a luxury category of its own. But consumers aren’t looking for imported beauty ideals.
The global supplements market is on course to double by 2033, but rising demand alone won’t decide which brands last.
#nicheshoes has reached one billion impressions, as brands like Chanel, Chloé, and GCDS lead the way with unusual footwear designs.
Greater China grew 34.4% in Virtuoso’s 2026 network sales, the fastest growth of any region. “Emotional value” is now driving how that money moves.
The luxury industry thinks wealthy travelers want transformation. But what if they want something more ordinary and fundamental?
If European travel once meant being seen, the new luxury is going somewhere extraordinary that nobody can name, with people nobody can search.
Through high-performance weather protection and diverse brand collaborations, GORE-TEX® helps consumers feel more confident pursuing the lifestyles they value.
Turning founder Ermenegildo’s daily memories into a collection of six scents, the Italian house pivots from licensing to intimate, story-led perfumery.
Luxury brands are moving into pet care as China’s owners spend more on grooming, fragrance and shared-home rituals.
Anta has become Puma’s largest shareholder. But helping the global sportswear brand regain its competitive edge will take more than operational efficiency.
Craftsmanship, heritage, and timeless design no longer differentiate. As automated shopping strips out the boutique, only a clear brand story can protect desirability.
From the hotspot of Seoul to experience-led travel, here is the 2026 data behind China’s busiest vacation week of the year.
As Mamonde and Filorga retreat, Fenty Beauty, Pañpuri and Serge Lutens are betting on more selective consumers.
At the Asia Perfume Show 2026, fragrance brands from China to the Philippines demonstrated fresh approaches to gourmand, performance, and brand expansion.
Songmont, Keigan and The Beast Home turned exhibitions into immersive worlds of Shanxi pagodas, Shanghainese mahjong and longtang laundry lines, exporting identity alongside product.
Southeast Asia’s shoe brands are stepping into the spotlight as rising incomes, cultural pride, and social media fuel demand for locally made footwear.
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