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China’s personal luxury market spent 2025 in a state of “recalibration,” which is essentially corporate-speak for everyone collectively deciding to stop panic-buying handbags and start asking if that fifth leather tote is actually worth the price of a small car. According to the latest deep dive from Bain & Company, the market contracted by about … Read more
Every decade, luxury declares itself “at a turning point,” pours another magnum of optimism, and quietly raises prices. But this time, something genuinely structural is happening. From creative-director musical chairs to bankrupt department stores and gold‑priced gold, the industry is being forced to answer a very awkward question: what exactly are we selling for all … Read more
Forget the “magic mirror” that just tells you you’re the fairest of them all. Clarins has just unleashed the AI Skin Observer, a high-tech looking glass that’s less about flattery and more about a deep-dive into your epidermis. In a move that feels like 1954 met a sci-fi movie and decided to open a spa, … Read more
If you thought Balenciaga was already living in the future with its pixelated hoodies and metaverse runways, buckle up. The house that redefined the “ugly-chic” sneaker has just hired a new fleet of employees who don’t drink oat lattes, never sleep, and are statistically better at math than the entire accounting department combined. Balenciaga has … Read more
As someone who has chronicled the beauty industry for over two decades, I’ve seen countless “revolutionary” gadgets end up in the graveyard of forgotten bathroom drawers. But the launch of the SWAN Beauty Mirror feels different. It isn’t just a mirror; it’s a high-tech ecosystem that effectively puts a celebrity glam squad and a dermatologist … Read more
Lucid, Nuro, and Uber Unveil Global Robotaxi at CES, Announce Autonomous On-Road Testing CES 2026 has officially given us the answer to a question we didn’t know we had: Can a taxi be more luxurious than my own living room? The answer is a resounding yes. Lucid, Nuro, and Uber stole the show at CES … Read more