Defying the broader luxury slump, the LVMH-owned brand stands out as an exception, thanks in large part to its China strategy.
Mischievous Pop Mart plush toy Labubu is sparking queues outside stockists worldwide, highlighting the global toy opportunity, and lessons in brand marketing.
As Chinese consumers demand localized, innovative marketing, global beauty brands must adopt bold tactics or risk losing to local competitors.
Platforms like Douyin and Pinduoduo are revolutionizing China’s e-commerce through content-driven, interactive shopping experiences.
Brands are embracing café culture, collabs, art installations, and pop-ups to engage a young, style-savvy audience as sales slow.
Businesses delay openings and close stores as conditions mirror 2014’s retrenchment.
China’s visa-free entry for South Koreans sparks hope for renewed travel and cultural exchanges, including K-pop events, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Consumer preferences for experiential luxury, local designers, and alternative materials seen propelling steady market growth.
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Johnny Huang designs a Fila collection, Roaringwild creates a drippy Puma Mostro sneaker, and Mowalola x Miss Sixty hits ENG Concept Store.
Amid economic and social pressure, China's millennials and Gen Z are embracing minimalism and redefining the definition of success.
Donald Trump’s victory could intensify US-China economic tensions, impacting Chinese luxury spending and shifting consumer loyalty to European brands.
From skincare to makeup, evolving attitudes propel rapid male beauty sector growth in China.
Jing Masterminds: Following today’s news that he won’t be competing in Formula 1 next year, Zhou reflects in an exclusive interview.
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Moncler’s City of Genius collection features Chinese artist Lulu Li, Caroline Hu unveils Casetify collection, and Moose Lab debuts in Shanghai.
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Premium formulations and cultural storytelling: The winning formula for C-beauty in the Middle East.
Benefit Cosmetics is reopening its Tmall store after a 10-month hiatus. Will it achieve better results this time around?
An artistic collab with Mark Gong at Shanghai Fashion Week signals Charlotte Tilbury’s growing focus on China.
As local EV brands gain ground, Mercedes’ focus on brand value over discounts tests its appeal with China’s cost-conscious consumers.
Kering’s Q3 revenue disappoints, with Gucci’s sales down 26%, highlighting the brand’s overdependence on China’s softening market.
A new AI trend makes waves across the internet, Puma debuts a virtual influencer, and Jaden Smith’s brand launches a 3D shopping experience.
From changing notions of value to Gen Z’s demand for unique travel experiences — here are the key trends that will define Chinese luxury consumption in 2025.
The Aura Blockchain Consortium is extending its reach into luxury furniture. What role can blockchain technology play in tackling the interior industry’s rising copy culture problem?
Today’s Gucci is a bland shadow of its former self. To turn its fortunes around, the brand must confront its internal mistakes and return to its core identity.
By prioritizing specs and sales transactions over client interactions, luxury car brands fail to deliver true luxury experiences.
Young Chinese travelers are increasingly opting for nature-focused experiences, creating opportunities for eco-tourism and experiential travel industries.
But can UK brands authentically leverage tradition and British-inspired trends to build clout in China without slipping into gimmickry or pastiche?
Authorities have cracked down on fancy dress and crowds, with police closely monitoring celebrations this year.
The designer, his wife, and founders of Montreal-based brand Fecal Matter were prohibited entry to China’s Forbidden City for wearing ‘dark and strange’ clothes.
A once-overlooked cornerstone of the luxury athleisure market, Lacoste’s recent efforts at courting China’s shoppers are paying off. What can competitors learn from its success?
Actor Huang Xiaoming’s relationship with entrepreneur Ye Ke has sparked online debate, highlighting the rise of socialite training schools and growing pressures on women.
The packing tape-look-alike bracelet was met with humor and criticism in China.
Marking 60 years of Sino-French relations, the Comité Colbert exhibition in Shanghai showcases the rich dialogue between Chinese craftsmanship and French luxury artistry.
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