Chinese travelers are increasingly seeking adventure-led, experiential travel, from theme parks and study tours to African safaris.
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.
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.
Brand joins Hermès and LVMH in reporting sluggish Chinese sales as macro-economic uncertainty and slowing demand hit the luxury sector hard.
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.
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?
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.
From Asics’ booming list of collaborators, to Doublet’s fried egg hat with Kijima Takayuki, these are the Paris Fashion Week collaborations to know.
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.
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.
The boom of plush toy accessories spurs debate of whether the West is entering its own era of ‘kawaii’ consumerism.
Anderson’s Spring 2026 menswear debut at Hôtel des Invalides blends archival homage with contemporary innovation, sparking debate about Dior’s future direction among Chinese fashion enthusiasts.
Hit-maker steers Louis Vuitton in a new direction, focusing on refinement and subtle storytelling over the usual spectacle.
From Timothée Chalamet’s sneaker choices to China's glamping obsession, technical outdoor wear has become the unexpected winner in luxury fashion.
Louis Vuitton has single-handedly crafted an iconic landmark, dramatically reshaping the urban landscape of downtown Shanghai.
Beijing verifies details of agreement while emphasizing both nations should work together to promote stable development of economic cooperation.
Chinese netizens respond with humor and nostalgia as Anna Wintour transitions out of her long-held role at American Vogue.
Over the first half of 2025, Japanese, Chinese, and South Korean fashion consumers have shown their diverse love for local players, ‘kawaii,’ and nostalgia.
India’s $17 billion luxury market is not to be overlooked, and the fashion industry has seen two consecutive months of missteps and wins.
Once China’s footwear colossus with 7,000 stores, Daphne teetered on the brink of collapse in 2013. Now, through digital transformation and youth-focused positioning, it's rebuilding market relevance.
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.
Beauty giants are racing to embed generative AI across marketing, R&D, and retail, juggling innovation with regulation, IP risk, and ROI.
Outbound travel market rebounds, fueled by digitally-savvy newcomers prioritizing value-conscious luxury experiences over traditional status symbols.
Beyond traditional automotive manufacturing, Toyota positions itself as a technology innovator through this groundbreaking project combining artificial intelligence, environmental sustainability and human-centered design.
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 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.
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.
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.
China’s new-era fashion players, Japanese legacy design, and South Korean elegance from Wooyoungmi, Songzio, and System.
Gianfranco D’Attis, the first non-family CEO to lead Prada, exits, leaving behind unfinished transformation plans and a brand struggling to match its sibling’s meteoric rise.
LGBT+ consumers in Asia are driving new trends in fashion, beauty, and travel — even as conservative backlash threatens their spaces.
With lifespans limited by battery degradation and software obsolescence, electric vehicles struggle to earn the status of timeless objects of desire.
From eco-powered gyms to sustainable sportswear, China’s green wave offers new opportunities for brands to connect with eco-conscious consumers.
Local Chinese automotive brands are projected to capture up to 76% of domestic market share by 2030, while foreign competitors face unprecedented decline.
Pitti Uomo 108 signals a menswear power shift, spotlighting rising Asian talent from Japan, Korea, and China while luxury brands pivot toward Southeast Asia’s growing influence.
Hong Kong-listed Pop Mart suffers major selloff as Beijing signals potential crackdown on mystery box industry's impact on vulnerable young consumers nationwide.
Country’s huge sports market is evolving into a social, cultural, and commercial engine, where identity is shaped on the move, and brand loyalty is won through community.
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.
JD.com and Tmall saw record-breaking sales, user growth, and category gains during China’s extended 2025 618 shopping festival.
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.
As Arab consumers embrace healthy lifestyles, local sportswear brands are gaining steam. But can they unseat giants like Adidas?
The new Super Zhuanzhuan warehouse store in Beijing taps Gen Z’s craving for value, culture, and curated secondhand fashion.
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.
President extends ByteDance divestment deadline for third time, giving administration more time to secure complicated deal requiring Beijing’s approval and American buyer.
In brand collaboration news, Taipei-born Goopimade unveils cult threeway, Kaws drops a ‘Squid Game’ doll, and MCM Worldwide champions South Korea’s Rawrow.
Economic malaise and shifting consumer preferences force iconic Western brands to reconsider their China strategies, with many exploring partnerships or complete exits.
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