Luxury Goods

China brands go upmarket as Japan mounts EV charge at Singapore Motorshow

Models from Chinese carmakers priced from S$500,000 debut; Toyota and Honda officially introduce electric vehicles

Golden Goose has lifted its prices by just 4% over the past 5 years, with its sneakers averaging 550 euros a pair.

Golden Goose’s US$2,000 sneakers are a rare win for private equity

As mega brands such as Gucci focus on the 1%, they leave the entry level designer products market to the Italian brand

An increasingly powerful appeal for the tens of millions of visitors Japan now draws annually is not just the traditional shopping, but the vibrant, over-the-counter trade in used items.

Japan’s US$580 billion hidden asset? In the back of the cupboard

The country has stored goods worth roughly the combined market cap of its three most globally known corporate names

ValueMax Retail has denied infringing LV’s trademarks or passing off, pointing out that the items under dispute have symbols that are neither identical nor similar to any of the LV marks.

Louis Vuitton sues unit of SGX-listed ValueMax over alleged trademark infringement

LV has four trademarks registered in Singapore: the ‘LV’ monogram and three graphical motifs

Luxury brands operate in an environment where tastes can change quickly and competition could intensify.
SENSE & CENTS

Riding on the appetites of the wealthy by investing in luxury carries risks

Tastes change, operating environments are tricky, competition may intensify and rich folk may be political targets

The transaction is part of Kering’s broader strategy to secure control of high-profile retail locations while also raising cash.

Kering sells majority stake in New York property to Ardian in US$900 million deal 

The deal comes as the company seeks to cut debt and protect its credit rating

Fred's Force 10 Rise collection as seen on global ambassador, BTS’ Jin.
JEWELLERY

Celebrate spring with novelties from four French jewellery brands

Designers are taking inspiration from flowers and insects to sailing and the flamboyant 70s

The Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41 in Stainless Steel is the first in IWC’s Ingenieur line to showcase Kurt Klaus’ perpetual calendar in a stainless steel case.
BTLUXE EXCLUSIVE

IWC raises the bar on complications

The luxury brand’s new timepieces will impress even the most seasoned collector

Titanium has been introduced to Tissot's PRX collection.

Tissot: Making watches that reflect the times

From vintage style to innovative materials, the Swiss brand’s timepieces make a design statement for Christmas

The Artycapucines VII collection reunites two creative leaders whose first collaboration in 2003 redefined the fashion-art connection.
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