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.
Local talent, affordable production, and strategic location are positioning this Indonesian island as the creative economy catalyst for Southeast Asian commerce.
Japanese retailer faces backlash after claims its store mirrors ‘enhance’ shoppers’ reflections went viral. The incident spotlights rising consumer scrutiny around retail transparency.
Facing a spending decline, retailers deploy limited-edition exclusives, loyalty schemes, and immersive experiences to boost engagement.
From refills and green formulas to Gen Z campaigns and industry partnerships, L’Oréal is extending the transformative power of beauty to the planet — one carousel at a time.
Luca De Meo’s proven turnaround skills at struggling French carmaker attract luxury giant seeking revival after years of designer brand disappointments.
Opinion: Labubu’s success reveals how modern luxury is being rewritten — driven by viral social proof and emotional resonance.
China’s wealthy are swapping status symbols for self-care, embracing wellness retreats, home gyms, and smart fitness tech.
As De Beers retreats from lab-grown diamonds, Chinese brands like Caraxy and Yasheng are doubling down — reshaping the industry's trajectory.
From young street-style community to $2 billion platform, Musinsa aims to make Korean fashion brands accessible across East Asia via phygital retail.
Massive fiscal stimulus and early exports cushioned China from tariff chaos, but weakening domestic consumption and property crisis signal trouble ahead for Beijing.
Beauty giants are racing to capture demand for at-home microneedling, as beauty-tech innovation merges clinical results with convenience for China’s DIY skincare consumers.
Lululemon missed Q1 expectations, prompting a stock drop and downgraded outlook, despite strong growth in China.
Developer and operator of luxury malls delays perpetual bond interest payments, shocking investors despite CFO’s February assurance that cash flows covered most financial obligations comprehensively.
Social clubs on Strava, brand collaborations, fashion inspiration: China’s youth are elevating cycling culture.
Though quarterly growth dips to 1.5%, Inditex’s strategic shift toward premium experiences and flagship innovation positions the fashion giant for sustainable long-term success.
Simplified discounts, cross-platform integrations, AI tools drive conversion rates higher this shopping festival while international beauty giants reclaim dominance through strategic inventory management and localization.
Celebrity endorsements from Rihanna and BlackPink’s Lisa propel Pop Mart's monster dolls into rarefied auction territory, redefining what constitutes valuable collectible assets today.
Balenciaga’s pricey, quirky designs — from a viral 4,500 RMB skirt to a 15,500 RMB Peking Duck bag — spark outrage and sales, spotlighting its risky yet attention-grabbing luxury strategy.
Cost-sensitive American travelers abandon European vacations as Chinese tourists fill gaps, but spending cuts create new challenges for luxury-dependent destinations.
As the stakes of celebrity image management soar in Asia’s booming luxury market, 2025’s biggest scandals reveal just how fast public sentiment can shift.
French maison’s collaboration with Shanghai Postal Museum and contemporary Chinese artists demonstrates luxury fashion’s growing role in preserving and reimagining cultural heritage.
Clean beauty, subtle aesthetics and hyper-informed consumers shape Japan’s skincare ecosystem — but only brands with genuine narratives survive the scrutiny.
To stay relevant, “Made in Italy” luxury brands must move beyond storytelling to “storyselling,” weaving their narrative into every client touchpoint.
From boutique fitness studios to tech-based biometrics, Chinese consumers are investing in health like never before.
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 LVMH-backed private equity firm continues its global push with a dedicated Japan fund focused on consumer investments.
As Chinese companies innovate across a multitude of industries, Western brands scramble to leverage their remaining advantages, from cultural storytelling to legacy.
Four consecutive months of declining arrivals threaten government’s 39 million visitor goal as Chinese tourism plummets despite Western visitor gains.
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.
Tranexamic acid goes from bleeding medication to beauty superstar promising gentle brightening and dark spot fading. But can it dethrone niacinamide?
The jewelry brand’s transformation into an investment phenomenon demonstrates how Gen Z consumption trends are creating new wealth-building opportunities.
While diplomats clash over rare earth minerals and tech sanctions, forward-thinking luxury houses are quietly building resilience through deeper China market investment.
Leading brands like Porsche and Evian are reframing sustainability not as a compliance burden but as a core driver of future growth.
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