Digitally savvy, brand loyal, and with substantial disposable income, China’s affluent retirees are a force to be reckoned with.
The world’s largest beauty group unveiled the fifth edition of its open innovation program ‘Big Bang,’ where it reimagines beauty’s future through AI and sustainability, and co-creation.
In an era of rapid change, BVLGARI responds to the challenge of sustainability through innovation, using technology to reveal the unseen beauty of a century-old craft and embedding historical memory into a contemporary context.
Villa factories, forged packaging lines, and high-volume livestream sales point to a new era of organized counterfeiting.
As Vinted’s ‘Too Many’ film resurfaces on Xiaohongshu, young consumers discuss overconsumption, sustainability, and what value means.
As overweight population approaches 44%, local brands lead size-inclusive movement while global players adapt strategies.
Brands like Songmont, Moynat, and Coach are winning young people over through online communities, content marketing, and empowering values.
Depth over breadth: Ferragamo opens a new chapter through a ‘spatial revolution.’
Experience-first travelers are transforming beauty travel retail from discount-driven counters into immersive stages, reshaping global competition.
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Program spotlights country’s rising beauty innovators, emphasizing science-led formulations, inclusive design, indigenous ingredients, and women-led entrepreneurship across emerging brands.
From mini car photography to supercar reviews, these influencers are steering perception of luxury automotive brands in China.
Beauty giants report growth as consumer demand reignites, but sustainability protests and regulatory crackdowns show brands can’t ignore their ESG footprint.
CEO Joshua Schulman’s back-to-basics strategy beats expectations as China luxury retail shows tentative recovery.
Stellar Cartier and Van Cleef performance signals luxury downturn may be ending, with LVMH and Burberry also reporting improving China demand.
C-suite Visionaries: Ahead of Double 11, General Manager Anny Liu shares how the platform continues to grow by protecting the prestige of top luxury brands.
Used with empathy and precision, AI can turn even customer service requests into seamless, luxurious experiences.
Shopping festival became an AI-powered beauty marathon, with Proya, Estée Lauder, Lancôme, and L’Oréal leading a shift from discounts to precision.
Beauty brands must master timing, nurture authentic communities, and turn everyday users into powerful brand storytellers to win on Xiaohongshu.
Screen fatigue and digital detox desires have transformed Y2K tech from niche aesthetic to mainstream consumer trend.
In search of new definitions of success, Chinese youth are moving to lower-tier cities to become coffee shop owners, artisans, and digital nomads.
Some stars have staged successful returns, even with renewed luxury partnerships.
Dozens of global labels have retreated this year as consumers reject cheap global products and start demanding culturally resonant, performance-proven beauty that speaks Douyin commerce.
With discount fatigue setting in, the beauty giant leans into China’s most-played mobile game to spark emotional engagement and reach Gen Z audiences.
CEO Luca de Meo’s CIIE debut launched cross-border designer residencies, green partnerships, and immersive brand experiences.
Maison turns its ambassador’s creative vision into a viral, shoppable campaign — and a case study in Gen Z luxury marketing.
In a market flooded with counterfeits and competitors, Alo’s absence could turn cultural heat into commercial irrelevance.
As wealth shifts and policy evolves, the U.K.’s luxury sector doubles down on storytelling, sustainability, and cultural alignment with Asian consumers.
Comments reveal Beijing’s economic gambit: transform a manufacturing powerhouse into a consumer market as Trump-Xi trade truce offers temporary relief.
Without proactive planning, Asian HNWIs risk turning the region’s wealth boom into fragmented empires.
Travel and food expenditure during October’s holiday period pushed service costs into positive territory.
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.
Though many companies still face year-to-date declines, the latest results hint that the global luxury slump may be easing.
Employee was caught on livestream suggesting the collectible blindboxes were overpriced, sending shares down 5% to their lowest level since May.
Event spotlighted opportunities for global brands entering China and Chinese brands going global, providing practical insights for both.
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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