Alongside returning K-pop acts and easing entertainment restrictions, West’s booking suggests China’s entertainment industry may be entering a new phase of selective international openness.
Mac Cosmetics unveiled a piano-inspired flagship at China’s top performing mall — Nanjing’s Deji Plaza. What makes it so attractive to consumers?
From Disney’s ‘fail forward’ culture to LVMH’s light-based philosophy, luxury leaders share proven frameworks for creating psychological safety and unleashing the creative confidence that drives innovation.
Following Gap and Hunter's success under Baozun management, the struggling British ‘Lululemon rival’ reportedly seeks digital resurrection in China’s competitive premium activewear market.
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In 2025, Chinese beauty investors focus on rapid domestic growth and cultural relevance, while global giants prioritize scientific innovation, premium positioning, and long-term international scalability.
The boom of plush toy accessories spurs debate of whether the West is entering its own era of ‘kawaii’ consumerism.
Over the first half of 2025, Japanese, Chinese, and South Korean fashion consumers have shown their diverse love for local players, ‘kawaii,’ and nostalgia.
Beauty giants are racing to embed generative AI across marketing, R&D, and retail, juggling innovation with regulation, IP risk, and ROI.
Platform’s explosive growth prioritized profits over protection, allowing counterfeit beauty networks to flourish and undermine legitimate Chinese cosmetics brands.
The pop artist discusses his roots in 1980s New York, global brand collaborations, and his latest museum shows in Shanghai and New York.
High-end labels discover untapped potential in Middle Eastern malls, where tech-savvy consumers, tourists propel growth. But impressing VIP shoppers takes more than spectacle.
After shedding its founding family heir Adrian Cheng, Hong Kong-based conglomerate faces a crucial test: can professional management turn around a debt-laden empire and restore investor confidence?
From Timothée Chalamet’s sneaker choices to China's glamping obsession, technical outdoor wear has become the unexpected winner in luxury fashion.
While competitors chase trends, ZEGNA doubles down on radical slowness, turning a century-old reforestation project into a blueprint for global luxury success.
China’s new-era fashion players, Japanese legacy design, and South Korean elegance from Wooyoungmi, Songzio, and System.
Louis Vuitton has single-handedly crafted an iconic landmark, dramatically reshaping the urban landscape of downtown Shanghai.
Hit-maker steers Louis Vuitton in a new direction, focusing on refinement and subtle storytelling over the usual spectacle.
As brands from LVMH to Diptyque trade espresso counters for gelato carts, the artisanal frozen treat becomes luxury’s newest vehicle for experiential marketing and social media content creation.
Japanese retailer faces backlash after claims its store mirrors ‘enhance’ shoppers’ reflections went viral. The incident spotlights rising consumer scrutiny around retail transparency.
The new Super Zhuanzhuan warehouse store in Beijing taps Gen Z’s craving for value, culture, and curated secondhand fashion.
Pop Mart’s designer toy empire faces its biggest test as resellers crash the secondary market, threatening the delicate economics of China’s hottest collectible.
While most brands achieve limited engagement, Giada’s 350,000-play success reveals the winning formula: authentic storytelling, emotional resonance, and understanding China’s companion-style podcast ecosystem.
China’s 618 retail festival saw beauty sales jump 63.4% YoY to $80B, led by skincare. But global brands still dominated the top rankings across major platforms.
India’s $17 billion luxury market is not to be overlooked, and the fashion industry has seen two consecutive months of missteps and wins.
From eco-powered gyms to sustainable sportswear, China’s green wave offers new opportunities for brands to connect with eco-conscious consumers.
LGBT+ consumers in Asia are driving new trends in fashion, beauty, and travel — even as conservative backlash threatens their spaces.
Outbound travel market rebounds, fueled by digitally-savvy newcomers prioritizing value-conscious luxury experiences over traditional status symbols.
Seeking digital detoxes, young people are shaping the new era for luxury travel, with a keen focus on health and wellness. But most importantly, escaping the internet.
President extends ByteDance divestment deadline for third time, giving administration more time to secure complicated deal requiring Beijing’s approval and American buyer.
JD.com and Tmall saw record-breaking sales, user growth, and category gains during China’s extended 2025 618 shopping festival.
Constitutional upheaval gives way to renewed economic faith as Korean consumers embrace optimism, with confidence index jumping 6.9 points above the crucial 100 threshold.
As Arab consumers embrace healthy lifestyles, local sportswear brands are gaining steam. But can they unseat giants like Adidas?
Opinion: While Bain predicts luxury's worst year since 2008, a more nuanced story of brand adaptation and eventual market recovery gives cause for optimism, argues Andrea Felsted.
Beijing verifies details of agreement while emphasizing both nations should work together to promote stable development of economic cooperation.
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.
What started as a subtle accent color has evolved into full-scale dial treatments, ceramic cases, and coordinated straps across the industry’s most prestigious horological houses.
Washington pushes Asian and European partners toward agreements requiring 60% local content, threatening to isolate Chinese firms from trillion-dollar global supply chains by July 9.
While ByteDance's international business flourishes, the company must navigate competing demands from Washington and Beijing over TikTok’s future in the American market.
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