Five broad consumer personas driving consumption trends across Asia. Report

Asia’s leading brand distributor and operator Bluebell Group released the second volume of the “Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile“. Based on an Asia-wide survey covering 2,100 premium lifestyle consumers across 6 markets – Mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia (Singapore and Malaysia) – the study outlines five leading consumer personas and … Read more

Fashion firms apologise for implying Taiwan and Hong Kong separate from China

Coach and Givenchy among brands criticised on Chinese social media as Hong Kong protests fan nationalism

The most innovative distillery tour – an experience visitors will take away with them

  The “most innovative distillery tour” — outside of LA — can be found at the home of Kavalan whisky in Yilan, Taiwan according to Drinks International. Kavalan Distillery, an hour’s drive from the capital Taipei, sees a million visitors annually, and was awarded a “Highly Commended,” in the 2019 Drinks Tourism Challenge for its … Read more

What am I bid? Prices go through the roof at Christie’s handbag auction

A Hermès or a Birkin is now a high-performing investment as well as a fashion statement after years of record prices

These 5 star hotels are the Top 10 Loved by Guests Awards winners

Luxury means… Every top-end luxury traveler has his unique definition of luxury. The prestigious Hotels.com Loved by Guests Awards is an annual awards study where the guests are the real judges. It celebrates and recognizes the hotels that have achieved the best average review rating, determined by over 20 million genuine and trusted reviews from guests … Read more

Luxury Lifestyle Awards Asia: High jeweller Ann Lin. The journey towards Haute Joaillerie

Ann Lin Haute Joaillerie: When 14 extraordinary pieces of jewellery may be enough for Golden Crown / Best Luxury Jewelry Brand Luxury Lifestyle Awards Asia. High jeweller Ann Lin was born in Taiwan but left country when she was 15 to follow her passion for both art and jewellery. After getting several international design awards, she … Read more