Tranexamic acid goes from bleeding medication to beauty superstar promising gentle brightening and dark spot fading. But can it dethrone niacinamide?

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.

Italian fashion house secures new financing as luxury market slows, betting beauty expansion will keep the brand independent amid industry consolidation wave.

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.

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 jewelry brand’s transformation into an investment phenomenon demonstrates how Gen Z consumption trends are creating new wealth-building opportunities.

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.

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.

Opinion: Soaring prices, quality concerns, and shifts in creative leadership are undermining Chanel’s reputation as the ultimate luxury brand.

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.

Dragon Boat Festival data reveals Chinese consumers making more domestic trips while cutting individual spending, highlighting persistent economic anxiety despite trade truce hopes.

Leading brands like Porsche and Evian are reframing sustainability not as a compliance burden but as a core driver of future growth.

From boutique fitness studios to tech-based biometrics, Chinese consumers are investing in health like never before.

From pet-friendly buses to branded collections, Shanghai’s burgeoning pet market is testing whether global brands truly understand Chinese pet owners' needs.