Across the luxury industry, some of the most resilient and recognisable names in fashion and beauty are not built on singular genius, but on generational vision. From Estée Lauder’s entrepreneurial origins to the interwoven creative threads of Fendi, Missoni and Diane von Fürstenberg, a growing group of female-led businesses continues to pass down influence not…
The INFYNITO 80 complements the groundbreaking INFYNITO 90 There are bow lounges, and then there is the bow lounge of Ferretti Yachts’ INFYNITO range. When the first INFYNITO 90 debuted at the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival, all eyes were drawn to its unique foredeck configuration. Cutouts in the superstructure revealed the All-Season Terrace, a customisable semi-enclosed and covered…
Breguet Classique Souscription 2025 In a year rife with all manner of important anniversaries, Breguet distinguishes its 250th birthday offering with the Classique Souscription 2025, which might be the world’s most important wristwatch with just one hand (flame-blued and curved by hand). In fact, there might be more watches out in the wild with no hands…
Reclaim Her Name Women in China often have stereotypical names that evoke weakness, or even a parental preference for boys. Women across the region are now rejecting the outdated stigma and leading beauty brand LUX has introduced Reclaim Her Name, a new campaign that inspires women to take control of their identity. Reclaim Her Name…
The large water basin in the courtyard reflects the forested mountains that surround the Roku Kyoto hotel. Photo: Courtesy of Roku Kyoto. As spring approaches, Kyoto readies itself for another onslaught of tourists who will come in their rented kimonos to gawk at the cherry blossoms at the Kiyomizu-dera and cram the streets of Gion….
The industry’s deepening focus on Shanghai reflects a strategic reaffirmation of the city as they signal more than just market confidence. The fashion industry is shifting its gaze from Beijing to Shanghai — a city that’s fast emerging as the cultural and commercial heart of luxury in central Asia. From Dior’s extravagant 2021 pre-fall show at Shanghai’s…
As Shanghai cements its status as one of fashion’s most dynamic (yet seemingly underrated) capitals, a new generation of up-and-coming designers is stepping into the global spotlight. Fusing directional aesthetics with cross-cultural fluency, these rising talents are reshaping perceptions of Chinese fashion, blending tradition, technology, streetwear and luxury into striking new forms. From sculptural experiments…
Shanghai’s modernity as a first-tier city in China attracts investors. Image: Japan Times. Shanghai’s real estate market is starting to show indications of a cautious comeback after years of losing steam, which could represent a turning point in China’s larger real estate slump. A recent article by Jing Daily (2025) claims that in January 2025,…
In just a few weeks, the White House and the United States (U.S.) have found themselves in a situation from which escape will prove incredibly difficult. Starting on April 10, trade between the U.S. and China progressively — but irresistibly — came to a halt. Cargo bookings, in fact, collapsed in the wake of “Liberation…
Eight Tenths Garden / Wutopia Lab © CreatAR If the seven wonders of the world ever added an eighth, it would the Eight Tenths Garden of Shanghai. Devised locally by Wutopia Lab, an award-winning, Shanghai-based, architectural design firm with an aim to create magical realism and “daily miracles”, the Eight Tenths Garden is a one-of-a-kind…