Breitling says Trump’s 39% tariffs are ‘horrible’ for Switzerland
An exterior view of the Breitling Swiss luxury watch store in New Bond Street, Mayfair on February 17, 2025 in London, United Kingdom. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images Tariffs of 39% that were slapped on Swiss goods by U.S. President Donald Trump have been “horrible” for Switzerland, the Continue Reading
A private dinner in Singapore with DBS CEO fetched over $14,000
Tan Su Shan is the CEO and director of DBS Group. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images An evening with Tan Su Shan, CEO and director of DBS Group, was sold by auction house Sotheby’s on Saturday for 18,900 Singapore dollars ($14,790) to the winning bidder — more than double the Continue Reading
How Coach and Prada are luring Asian consumers with coffee and cakes
A corduroy Ralph Lauren letter jacket at the brand’s store in Singapore retails for around $900 Singapore dollars ($693). But a vanilla latte in its cafe? A comparative steal at SG$9. From Ralph Lauren to Coach, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Prada, clothing and luxury brands are opening stores in Asia Continue Reading
As secondhand luxury soars, authentication becomes a new gold standard
As the global market for secondhand luxury items surges, authentication has become the defining factor separating credible platforms from the rest. The resale market for fashion and luxury items is expanding at an annual rate of 10%, three times faster than the firsthand market, according to a report released Oct. Continue Reading