As mass beauty growth slows, companies pivot to Very Important Client strategies, creating intimate maisons and bespoke spa experiences.
The 91-year-old designer’s will sets conditions for his foundation to sell 15% stake to major luxury groups, ending decades of fierce independence in fashion.
With overseas revenue surging 150% YoY, Anta positions SEA expansion as blueprint for global domination by 2030 vs Western rivals.
Entrenched consumer perceptions and platform positioning create barriers to fashion transformation.
Heir Leo Dell’Orco faces the ultimate test: preserving the brand’s minimalist DNA while reviving a struggling $2.7 billion empire.
High-end labels have mastered fragrance and makeup, but skincare poses their toughest challenge. Which maison has what it takes to succeed?
As overweight population approaches 44%, local brands lead size-inclusive movement while global players adapt strategies.
Group luxury buying craze leaves houses like Tiffany and Van Cleef & Arpels scrambling to balance social media buzz with brand equity protection.
While businesses obsess over Gen Z fandoms, overlooked Generation X is reaching peak earning and spending years.
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The K-pop megastar and Pop Mart’s monster unite with LVMH maison in a capsule that turns toy fandom into fashion firepower.
Anti-aging sales surged 30% in H1, while mid-tier brands gained share as Chinese consumers prioritized targeted spending over luxury prestige.
After decades of export success, country's bet on domestic consumption to propel growth bumps up against beliefs about money and security.
Canadian athletic apparel label looks to China to court younger consumers in a tightening sportswear race.
Meet the voices shaping the narratives around major automotive brands.
China’s largest electric vehicle maker seeks to capitalize on improving diplomatic relations and India's growing EV market.
Hip-hop’s biggest names now perform where they once faced bans, as China reframes censorship for tourism revenue.
From Coach capsules to Catbird rings, Amazon Prime’s hit TV series demonstrates how entertainment properties drive Asian youth purchasing decisions.
Chinese fans embrace the imperfection of the singer’s old mine-cut ring, and the diamond industry is paying close attention.
Diverse consumer profiles — from Chennai’s gold-centric households to Bengaluru’s startup founders — create a burgeoning luxury market that global brands can’t afford to misunderstand.
The self-made wealthy are reshaping Abu Dhabi’s luxury scene. But winning them takes a new playbook.
As crypto tycoons and hedge fund managers flock to The Gulf’s tax havens, luxury businesses follow the money.
Jing Daily draws on new data to break down the high-wire balancing act high-end houses face: protect profit vs preserve customer loyalty.
As investors celebrate Francois-Henri Pinault’s departure, questions remain whether the patriarch can resist interfering.
Former New World CEO’s departure marks the final chapter in his withdrawal from Hong Kong’s struggling property dynasty.
Geely-owned carmaker empowers local teams with manufacturing and product decisions while global sales drop 10% amid intensifying trade tensions.
Manufacturers are doubling down on Europe with hybrid technology, local partnerships.
C-beauty giant’s investment to accelerate global expansion and product innovation, as it eyes lessons from Flower Knows’ international success.
Post-pandemic health consciousness drives Chinese consumers toward premium athletic wear, positioning Anta to challenge global giants Nike and Adidas.
Under Armour’s Great Wall ultra partnership, Anta’s billion-dollar surge, Puma sale rumors, and outdoor flagships signpost the race to capture market share.
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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