China’s luxury market is heading into 2026 in a period of cautious stabilisation following years of aggressive expansion and a sharp post-pandemic slowdown. Growth has shifted away from volume-driven strategies toward tighter pricing discipline, selective consumption and more deliberate brand engagement. Rather than opening stores at speed, brands are focusing on deeper penetration into rising…
LUXUO examines China’s electric-vehicle market at a critical juncture, where slowing domestic demand, fierce local competition and ambitious global expansion are redefining the industry. From BYD overtaking Tesla to the struggles of legacy automakers, the market is in flux — offering both challenges and opportunities for brands and consumers alike. A Market at Its Inflection…
LUXUO explores buildings that reflect a maturing architectural culture in China, one that balances global design talent with local context, civic engagement and environmental responsibility. From cultural landmarks to soaring skyscrapers, China’s architecture continues to produce work that is visually compelling, technically ambitious and socially relevant. Yet it also prompts a question: why does China…
At 60, Jiang Lin could have spent the year-end festive season with her feet up. Instead, she won one of the world’s toughest yacht races, the 630nm Rolex Sydney Hobart, with only one crew, becoming the first female to do so in the 80-year history of the event, and amid a record Chinese entry list….
China may need more time to reduce its inventory of unsold homes Analysts at Morgan Stanley see China’s housing slump continuing this year, with experts from the US investment bank predicting that new home prices could drop another 2 to 3 percent as the government continues to take a reactive approach to policy fixes and…
LG’s collaboration with the Park Seo-Bo Foundation at Frieze Seoul in September. Photo by Wecap Studio. Courtesy of Frieze. Back in January, we titled The Asia Pivot’s first issue of the year, “A Bigger Asia in 2025.” Fast forward to now, and we are proud to say that we have stayed true to that mission,…
Bvlgari Eternal opens a new chapter, where archival design is reworked with modern intent (Photo: Bvlgari) In 1942, as World War II imposed limits on both materials and creativity, Bvlgari did what it has always done best: it adapted. Gold became the maison’s material of choice. Warm, expressive, and bold, it set Bvlgari apart from the platinum-heavy traditions…
Arnold & Son DSTB 42 Platinum Ascot Blue (ARNOLD & SON) Where we’re currently at in horology, the concept of an exposed calibre is no longer a novelty. Sapphire casebacks are many in one. Openworked watches carve their dials out to flaunt glimpses of what lies beneath. Then there are the skeletonised pieces, designed to invite…
Despite the generally out-of-reach nature of celebrities and high fashion, through social media, the internet, and magazines we are able to grasp this foreign world within an arms-length — almost parasocially so. The new campaign ‘Image of an Image’ for Prada’s SS26 collection by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons is a charming wink at the relationships between advertising, fashion,…
Archipelagos of Asia: Southeast Asia is home to much of the Coral Triangle, the world’s most biodiverse marine region, where destinations include Raja Ampat and Komodo in Indonesia, and Palawan and El Nido in the Philippines; Commentary: WWF-Singapore; Infographic: ICOMIA Asia’s leisure boating industry operates in a complex environment, requiring a clear understanding of the…