Market Analysis
Daniel Lee Unveils Peek Of Things To Come At Burberry
Burberry is earning praise for its return to heritage under Daniel Lee’s direction. With a new team at the top, will the British heritage brand chart a different path in… Read More
Chinese Investors Hunt Globe For Strategic Luxury Market Acquisitions
Internationalization runs both ways with global and Chinese companies eyeing targets to grow market share, acquire know-how, and boost brand value. Read More
The Maison Margiela x Gentle Monster Collab Is Making Waves In China
News of a collaboration between Gentle Monster and Maison Margiela has driven social buzz even before its official launch date on February 28. Read More
Amid A Sea Of New Competitors, How Is Alibaba Preparing For 2023 And Beyond?
Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall account for 53 percent of the e-commerce market, but fierce domestic and international competitors are gaining ground. Read More
A Chinese New Year Controversy: Is Gucci Fur-real?
Things are not looking good at the Italian luxury house, after animal rights activists called out the use of rabbit felt in its Year of the Rabbit capsule. Read More
From ‘Price Assassins’ To Brandsplaining In China: What Brands Should Avoid Doing In 2023
China’s consumer rights watchdog has just listed the top controversies of 2022. Luxury brands should carefully review them to avoid backlash in 2023. Read More
Personalized Palm Angels, Lacoste Deconstructed, And Aries Couture: Global Collabs Of The Week
Here’s what happens when two loungewear leaders collide. Plus, Lacoste’s croc gets a Comme Des Garçons makeover, and the newest addition to Farfetch’s Beat series drops. Read More
Hong Kong-Born Designer Robert Wun, And Others Shine At Paris Couture Week
Freezing temperatures didn’t temper the excitement for Haute Couture Week. From Robert Wun to Christian Dior Couture, here are the brands that stood out. Read More
LVMH, L’Oréal, Shiseido Eye Stake In Aesop. Can The Clean Beauty Brand Crack China?
Rising demand and fierce competition for a stake in Aesop signal growing interest in the clean beauty market. How is the brand faring in China? Read More
When It Comes To Playboy In China, Sex Doesn’t Sell — The Bunny Logo Does
Playboy is looking to revamp its brand image in China during the Year of the Rabbit. But after 30 years of licensing, is it too late for a turnaround? Read More
