Fashion industry

STYLE

Whimsy meets luxury: Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Artycapucines VII bags debut

The Japanese artist transforms 11 Capucines bags into playful, sculptural works unveiled at Art Basel Paris 2025

An installation view of UBS House of Craft x Dior in Singapore, featuring newly unveiled photographs by Brigitte Niedermair and archival couture pieces curated by Carine Roitfeld.
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A showcase of mastery: How creativity, heritage and innovation came together in S’pore

From new archival reveals to exclusive creative dialogues, UBS House of Craft x Dior marks a successful close to its Asian premiere

CEO Elliott Hill has been trying to get the company back on track and re-establish its authority in the sportswear market.

Nike continues to shake up leadership team under CEO Elliott Hill

The world’s largest sportswear company has lost customers by leaning too hard on selling lifestyle sneakers

The brand operates several stores in Japan and outlets in Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Human Made seeks growth beyond China as tensions with Japan rise

Its expansion coincides with a global surge in interest in Japanese pop culture, fuelled by anime and video games, while a weaker yen draws record tourist spending

Puma has been trying to revamp itself after failing to generate much enthusiasm for its products with consumers in recent years.

China’s Anta Sports is said to explore potential bid for Puma

The company may team up with a private equity firm if it decides to move forward with an offer

Following its acclaimed New York premiere in June 2025, UBS House of Craft x Dior will make its Asian debut in Singapore.
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Where couture meets capital: How celebrating excellence in craft connects fashion and finance

Making its Asian debut in Singapore, UBS House of Craft x Dior honours Dior’s couture legacy while reflecting UBS’s belief that banking is similarly shaped by precision and passion

More shoppers are seeking out "quiet" or experiential luxury rather than the status that comes with owning designer goods.
BRUNCH

Can Singapore stay at the forefront of the global luxury market?

Despite a worldwide slowdown, the rise of quiet and experiential luxury is working in the Republic’s favour

For Kering’s new chief executive officer Luca de Meo, the sale shores up the company's finances and provides some breathing room until he can get Gucci, his biggest brand, firing on all cylinders.

Kering buys time for Gucci’s revival with beauty unit sale

L’Oreal’s product innovation and marketing skills could help Gucci win over shoppers for cosmetics and fragrances

Amid the downturn, LVMH has carried out changes at some of its top brands, including Christian Dior Couture.

LVMH returns to growth with fashion unit proving resilient

The world’s largest luxury group has endured an extended pullback, particularly in China, which had long been a driver of growth