As AI reshapes the workforce, long-undervalued human capabilities like emotional intelligence and relational trust are becoming the only competitive edge that matters.

Loro Piana’s double-digit growth and a resilient Chinese New Year offered rare relief as Europe, Japan, and the Gulf all dragged on results.

Shanghai has mastered the language of sophistication — the lighting, the layering, the references. What it is still building is the conviction behind them.

While brand executives debate how much to invest in China, commerce and creativity continue unabated.

The OTB-owned label staged its first seasonal show outside Europe at a Shanghai shipyard, combining ready-to-wear and Artisanal couture on one runway for the first time.

Hyper-realistic fruit accessories are the latest evolution in consumers embracing humor, absurdity, and ‘kidult’ aesthetics.

CEO Céline Talabaza reveals how the brand’s Nobel Prize-worthy chemistry translated into a global beauty strategy.

CEO Michael Kliger explains why reliability beats disruption and how staying power in China matters more than quarterly wins.

The Majid Al Futtaim exec reveals how retail hubs like Mall of the Emirates are integrating cultural touchpoints like Chinese New Year into their year-round strategy.