From boutique fitness studios to tech-based biometrics, Chinese consumers are investing in health like never before.
Platinum prices reach two-year peaks as Chinese jewelry makers hoard supplies, but persistent consumer preference for gold threatens to burst this inventory-driven bubble.
The LVMH-backed private equity firm continues its global push with a dedicated Japan fund focused on consumer investments.
As Chinese companies innovate across a multitude of industries, Western brands scramble to leverage their remaining advantages, from cultural storytelling to legacy.
Tranexamic acid goes from bleeding medication to beauty superstar promising gentle brightening and dark spot fading. But can it dethrone niacinamide?
While diplomats clash over rare earth minerals and tech sanctions, forward-thinking luxury houses are quietly building resilience through deeper China market investment.
April’s 2.3% YoY sales decline points to deep challenges, such as anemic tourism growth and rising rents, prompting luxury brands to flee or pivot from flagships to pop-ups.
From livestream crashes to cultural backlash, 2025 has already delivered a wave of celebrity and brand missteps.
C-Suite Visionaries: UBS CMO John McDonald dissects the wealth management firm’s foray into fashion through its UBS House of Craft x Dior exhibition.
In a market environment dominated by short-term gains, Burberry is taking a long-term view — returning to its roots and redefining its future through the lens of ‘timeless British luxury.’
Leading brands like Porsche and Evian are reframing sustainability not as a compliance burden but as a core driver of future growth.
The jewelry brand’s transformation into an investment phenomenon demonstrates how Gen Z consumption trends are creating new wealth-building opportunities.
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Estée Lauder and L’Oréal launch longevity-focused innovations, cementing biotech-fueled skin health as beauty’s next frontier and moving beyond anti-aging to pro-vitality.
Pilates is gaining traction in China and redefining wellness as a status symbol and fashion statement.
Italian fashion house secures new financing as luxury market slows, betting beauty expansion will keep the brand independent amid industry consolidation wave.
Human Made x Minor Figures, Gentle Monster x Bratz, and Envision x Forbidden Kn0wledge capture Gen Z attention via K-pop stars, Y2K nostalgia, and NFC-enabled mixtapes.
The company behind BTS opens its first Chinese office as industry giants prepare for the end of Beijing's eight-year K-pop performance ban.
French maison unveiled its ‘Virtuosity’ high jewelry collection in Mallorca, blending historic grandeur with bold design to capture Asia’s growing appetite for gender-fluid, statement luxury.
As luxury rivals like LVMH struggle with slowing sales, Richemont’s jewelry division delivers 8% growth, highlighting the enduring appeal of Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels even as Chinese shoppers curb spending.
C-Suite Visionaries: KraneShares CEO Jonathan Krane shares why China’s consumer and luxury markets remain core to global investment strategy.
Chinese-rooted AI startup launches text-to-video feature, challenging Western rivals like OpenAI’s Sora and domestic giants Alibaba and Tencent in tech race worth billions.
Sweden’s pioneering visual literacy defense initiative exposes a critical blind spot: luxury brands need to teach consumers to navigate an AI-saturated world where authenticity is key.
Baidu’s revenue beat estimates, after China’s internet search leader fended off intensifying competition in AI and a persistent economic downturn.
The ‘Craft Is Our Language’ Intrecciato campaign carves out a moment of introspection amid a noisy industry, reinforcing the power of Bottega Veneta’s artistic values.
The French luxury giant debuts on China’s premier lifestyle platform, abandoning its traditional digital caution for social commerce opportunities.
Amid a luxury slowdown, Balenciaga goes against the grains, again. At its biggest store worldwide, it honors the women behind its legacy, commits to its haute couture codes, and betting big on China with cultural fluency.
Dragon Boat Festival data reveals Chinese consumers making more domestic trips while cutting individual spending, highlighting persistent economic anxiety despite trade truce hopes.
European Union Chamber survey reveals unprecedented pessimism among 503 firms, with 71% citing economic slowdown as top challenge amid growing decoupling trends.
Chanel’s once-buoyant growth in China is under scrutiny as aggressive price hikes lose steam amid rising resale competition and shifting consumer sentiment.
Behemoth’s recent market value drop highlights the pressure luxury players face amid China’s consumption slowdown and escalating geopolitical headwinds.
The former Loewe designer will oversee womenswear, menswear, and haute couture as Dior faces declining sales and market challenges.
Tea culture is steaming hot again, with fashion brands like Michael Kors and Adidas rolling out immersive teahouse pop-ups in China.
Seoul’s Thug Club and London’s Corteiz are leading new-era hypebeast culture, each built on the influence of celebrity founders and community-driven marketing.
Kim Kardashian-owned shapewear brand launches the Ultimate Pierced Nipple Bra. Xiaohongshu users in China are reacting, even as the brand stays silent.
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.
As overweight population approaches 44%, local brands lead size-inclusive movement while global players adapt strategies.
The packing tape-look-alike bracelet was met with humor and criticism in China.
While ByteDance's international business flourishes, the company must navigate competing demands from Washington and Beijing over TikTok’s future in the American market.
Four consecutive months of declining arrivals threaten government’s 39 million visitor goal as Chinese tourism plummets despite Western visitor gains.
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