China Luxury Market Forecast to Rebound in 2026, Bain Says
The consultancy expects a ‘modest’ expansion of the mainland luxury market this year but warned that recovery would be fragile and uneven across brands and categories.
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Worldview | Why China’s Singles’ Day Sales Lasted Longer Than Ever
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Galeries Lafayette in India, Peruvian vicuna and Lagos Fashion Week’s prize win.
Worldview | Why China’s Singles’ Day Sales Lasted Longer Than Ever
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Galeries Lafayette in India, Peruvian vicuna and Lagos Fashion Week’s prize win.
How Diriyah Company Is Building a New Luxury Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia
The $63.2 billion Diriyah Project, built around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif, is set to become Saudi Arabia’s premier lifestyle destination. Designed to meet the aspirations of the evolving Saudi consumer and the needs of a growing tourism market, BoF sits down with Diriyah Company’s chief business development officer, Alfie Gibbs, to learn more.
How Diriyah Company Is Building a New Luxury Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia
The $63.2 billion Diriyah Project, built around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif, is set to become Saudi Arabia’s premier lifestyle destination. Designed to meet the aspirations of the evolving Saudi consumer and the needs of a growing tourism market, BoF sits down with Diriyah Company’s chief business development officer, Alfie Gibbs, to learn more.
Japan’s Venerated Kimono Industry Faces Uncertain Future
Wafuku fabric and fashion houses are searching for new ways to offset falling kimono sales and safeguard their artisanal heritage. But will a mix of modernisation, diversification and overseas collaborations be enough to secure their survival?
Japan’s Venerated Kimono Industry Faces Uncertain Future
Wafuku fabric and fashion houses are searching for new ways to offset falling kimono sales and safeguard their artisanal heritage. But will a mix of modernisation, diversification and overseas collaborations be enough to secure their survival?
Worldview | Omoyemi Akerele Takes Lagos Fashion Week to the Next Level
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features South Korean exports, Egyptian textile factories and Mexico’s luxury department stores.
Worldview | Omoyemi Akerele Takes Lagos Fashion Week to the Next Level
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features South Korean exports, Egyptian textile factories and Mexico’s luxury department stores.
Trump, Xi Set to Formalise Trade Truce After Months of Chaos
Initial signals indicate the leaders are readying a pact that could see a rollback of some tariffs, fees and export restrictions threatened or implemented in recent months.
Trump, Xi Set to Formalise Trade Truce After Months of Chaos
Initial signals indicate the leaders are readying a pact that could see a rollback of some tariffs, fees and export restrictions threatened or implemented in recent months.
Worldview | Bucharest Fashion Week Targets Regional Spotlight
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India-US trade deal optimism, Australian luxury e-tailer Cettire and Dubai’s mall in the forest.
Worldview | Bucharest Fashion Week Targets Regional Spotlight
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India-US trade deal optimism, Australian luxury e-tailer Cettire and Dubai’s mall in the forest.
Luxury’s High-Stakes Gamble on China’s Mini-Dramas
Brands like Loewe are betting on the craze for bite-sized soap operas, testing how far they can stretch mass-market entertainment without undermining their prestige positioning.
Luxury’s High-Stakes Gamble on China’s Mini-Dramas
Brands like Loewe are betting on the craze for bite-sized soap operas, testing how far they can stretch mass-market entertainment without undermining their prestige positioning.
Worldview | Sao Paulo Fashion Week Stages Blockbuster Anniversary Event
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s Reliance Retail and fashion week events in Shanghai, Riyadh and Mexico City.
Worldview | Sao Paulo Fashion Week Stages Blockbuster Anniversary Event
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s Reliance Retail and fashion week events in Shanghai, Riyadh and Mexico City.
Will Fashion Brands Strike Gold This Diwali?
Global brands are betting that glittering campaigns and festive designs will tempt Indian shoppers to look past economic headwinds and splurge during a key spending period in the retail calendar.
Will Fashion Brands Strike Gold This Diwali?
Global brands are betting that glittering campaigns and festive designs will tempt Indian shoppers to look past economic headwinds and splurge during a key spending period in the retail calendar.
How Budapest Central European Fashion Week Became a Talent Incubator
Budapest Central European Fashion Week is positioning the Hungarian capital as a gateway to Central Europe’s fashion market — giving regional design talent a platform to showcase their unique collections to international buyers and media.
How Budapest Central European Fashion Week Became a Talent Incubator
Budapest Central European Fashion Week is positioning the Hungarian capital as a gateway to Central Europe’s fashion market — giving regional design talent a platform to showcase their unique collections to international buyers and media.
Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire Kills 16, Toll May Rise
A deadly fire at a Bangladeshi garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse highlights the ongoing issue of poor fire and building safety standards in the country’s vital garment sector.
Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire Kills 16, Toll May Rise
A deadly fire at a Bangladeshi garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse highlights the ongoing issue of poor fire and building safety standards in the country’s vital garment sector.
Worldview | A Mix of Traditional and Modern Designs Dominate Lakme Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s Shan Future Forum and Saudi Arabia’s new development in Diriyah Square.
Worldview | A Mix of Traditional and Modern Designs Dominate Lakme Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s Shan Future Forum and Saudi Arabia’s new development in Diriyah Square.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
India and European Union Sign Free Trade Agreement
The deal is expected to ease market access for key European products, including cars and wine, in return for easier Indian exports of textiles, gems and pharmaceuticals.
Reliance Heads for Worst Day Since 2024 on Indian Retail Sector Worries
The tough retail environment was also reflected in Reliance Industries’ rival Tata Group reporting a double-digit decline in average store space revenue for Tata’s fast-fashion unit Trent Ltd. in the December quarter.
China Travel Curbs Hit Japan Duty-Free Sales in December
Japanese department store operators Takashimaya, J Front Retailing and H2O Retailing were among those hit by prolonged geopolitical tensions with China.
India’s Meesho Set to Seek Up to $605 Million Via IPO
The SoftBank-backed online marketplace, popular in smaller Indian cities, joins a growing list of companies tapping the country’s booming IPO market.
India’s RPSG Ventures Acquires 40% Stake in Falguni Shane Peacock
The media-to-chemicals conglomerate has valued the luxury fashion brand’s parent FSP Design Private Limited at $54.6 million.
China’s Singles’ Day Shopping Winds Down With ‘Muted’ Sentiment, Sales Expectations
The world’s largest shopping event failed to spark widespread excitement as ongoing consumer malaise tempered spending.
Luar’s Raul Lopez Wins $50,000 Carmen Busquets Couture Prize
Designers Willy Chavarria and Patricio Campillo also received honours at the Latin American Fashion Awards which concluded this weekend in the Dominican Republic.