【Shanghai, Ch】Power Brief | Valentino Collaborates with Jolin Tsai on ‘Co-creation’ MV; Van Cleef & Arpels Pop-up Experience Space Lands in Shanghai; Tmall Luxury Creates Qixi Limited-time Floral Café

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the successful collaboration between Valentino and its brand ambassador, Jolin Tsai, for the Qixi Festival. The…

【Beijing, Chi】Pinduoduo Flooded with ‘Low-Priced Diamonds’: The Dilemma of the Lab-Grown Diamond Industry Behind ‘Fake Diamonds + Fake Certificates’

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the growing market for lab-grown diamonds on Chinese e-commerce platforms, where prices can fall below 100 yuan….

【China】Global Deletion! Swatch Issues Apology, First-Half Performance in Chinese Market Suffers ‘Waterloo’

Editor’s NoteThis article discusses a recent advertising controversy involving Swatch Group. The company has issued an apology in response to public…

【Switzerland】Business News: Richemont and Swatch Group’s Financial Results Reveal the Current State of the Swiss Watch Industry

Editor’s NoteThis week’s financial reports from Richemont and the Swatch Group reveal significant headwinds for the Swiss watch industry, with…

【China】LV’s ‘Big Ship’ Struggles to Carry LVMH: Performance Decline, Privacy ‘Leaks’, Luxury Giant May Sail into Era of Cost-Effectiveness

Editor’s NoteThis article discusses LVMH’s reported revenue and profit decline in H1 2025, highlighting a contrast between high-profile marketing…

【Biel, Switze】Weighed Down by Weakness in China, Swatch Group Identifies First Signs of Improvement

Editor’s NoteSwatch Group’s first-half 2025 results reveal a significant downturn, with revenue falling 11.2% and net profit plummeting 88%. The…

【China】Lululemon’s Rival Sweaty Betty’s China Business Acquired by Baozun

Editor’s NoteThis acquisition by Baozun, a major player in Chinese e-commerce solutions, marks a significant strategic shift for UK activewear brand…

【China】How Much Is a Diamond Bought for 2850 Yuan in 1997 Worth Now?

Editor’s NoteWhile the broader diamond market faces significant price volatility and a sustained downturn, this analysis highlights a notable…

【France】Is There a Limit to Luxury Brands’ ‘Price Hikes’? — Signs of Strain in Chanel’s Growth Strategy Revealed in 2024 Financial Results

Editor’s NoteThis analysis examines the shifting dynamics in the luxury sector, where the traditional strategy of raising prices is being challenged…

【Switzerland】Cartier’s Parent Company, Richemont Management, Publicly Addresses China’s ‘Laopu Gold’ Phenomenon for the First Time

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the strong performance of Swiss luxury group Richemont, driven by its core jewelry division. The results offer a…