Fashion

Hermès consolidates 16 métiers in 3-storey Hanoi flagship

The store showcases all of Hermès’ craft and product lines.

H&M bets on Philippines as $15.8b 'fashion hungry' outlier

President Saed El-Achkar cites a globally rare demographic average age of 27.

Tiffany & Co. unveils 'bone cuff'-inspired flagship in Beijing

Four-storey glass fins define the flagship designed by MVRDV

Fast Retailing sees stronger Q1 FY2026 as overseas business grows

UNIQLO overseas operations drive the majority of quarterly profits.

Global clothing and textile recycling market to hit $20.2b by 2031

Retailers boost recycling with take-back programmes despite logistics challenges.

Dermocosmetics surge as skincare gets scientific

Innovation and education are redefining the dermocosmetics landscape.

lululemon opens flagship store in Seoul

The Gangnam store is the brand’s first Korea outlet that features its design concept.

Edition opens first standalone Singapore store at Raffles City

The boutique coincides with the launch of its Winter 2025 collection.

L’Oreal takes minority stake in Chinese skincare brand Lan

The investment follows the group’s purchase of a 6.67% stake in Chando for $62m.

Recession Glam drives consumers to demand cheaper beauty

Asia-Pacific shoppers are cutting costs but still expect premium experiences.

lululemon moves China HQ to Westbund Central, Shanghai

The new office covers 8,993 square metres across five floors.

COS opens first store in India

The store design was created entirely in-house.

Carousell Luxury opens first physical store in Singapore

Sellers get on-the-spot bag valuations in just 10 to 20 minutes.

What does it take to win Gen Z’s attention?

Gen Z drives shift to digital, community-focused retail

Kering Eyewear, Valentino announce global partnership in eyewear

The agreement will come into effect on 1 January 2026.