luxury

Gucci can no longer treat China like a ‘trash bin’: Kering CEO

Chinese shoppers now favour quality and design over logos as the luxury market matures, says de Meo

Shoppers in the Middle East are some of the world’s biggest spenders, splashing out at retail hubs such as Dubai and other luxury destinations, including Paris and Milan.

Luxury giants slump as Gulf demand seizes up due to war

The war in the Middle East has disrupted oil and gas supplies and darkened the economic outlook with fears of a global inflation crisis

Rolls-Royce declined to comment on the cost of each Project Nightingale car, but industry estimates indicate a price of at least £10 million (S$17.1 million).

Rolls-Royce unveils EV flagship of new bespoke line as demand for exclusive cars hits record

Project Nightingale is the first in a series of low-volume, ultra-luxury automobiles

The company’s shares had their worst start to a year on record in the first quarter of 2026, falling by 28%.

LVMH sales disappoint as Middle East war crimps Dior demand

There are signs that the more exclusive brands are holding up better during the slump

Hermes has proven more resilient than its peers, thanks in part to its craftsmanship model, which prioritises handmade rather than industrialised production.

Hermes sticks with plan to raise output even as war sours mood

The company’s leather-goods plants are all in France and typically employ about 260 artisans

The Z9GT, which will be offered as a full EV and plug-in hybrid, has a battery that charges from 10% to 97% capacity in nine minutes.

BYD eyes more Porsche hires for luxury line’s Europe push

European manufacturers are grappling with poor sales of their priciest EVs and muted demand in China

The results reinforce Laopu’s position as a leading Chinese high-end consumer brand.

Laopu Gold sales, profit beat as gold rally fuels demand

Net income climbs 230% to 4.87 billion yuan, in line with forecast

Low levels of vacancy on popular shopping streets have put pressure on prime rents, which grew by 3.5% last year.

Luxury brands from LVMH to Kering defy slowdown with more new store openings in Europe

Fragrances have been particularly popular due to their lower price point when compared to items such as jewellery and watches

Few shoppers are heading to the sprawling Dubai Mall at the base of the Burj Khalifa as the US-Israel-Iran conflict drags on.

In Dubai, the world’s luxury brands face a wartime crisis

Sales in the Middle East will be cut in half in March amid a sharp drop in foreign visitors, a report finds