luxury

L’Oreal sales lag estimates on soft performance at Luxe division

Its results improve in the second half of 2025, but are curbed by a slump in the travel retail business in Asia

Horses rule hongbao this year.
CHINESE NEW YEAR

Horsing around: 12 fabulous red packets to collect this Year of the Horse

Feast your eyes on the gorgeous designs this festive season

Consumer confidence in China, which accounts for about a quarter of luxury spending, has been hit by a prolonged property crisis and job concerns.

China luxury market forecast to rebound in 2026: Bain

This is due to a growing middle class, rising consumer confidence and policy measures that spur domestic consumption

Marina Bay Sands' revenue is up 41% at US$1.6 billion, including a 52% jump in casino revenue to US$1.2 billion.

MBS Q4 earnings surpass S$1 billion to set new record

The property still has potential to keep growing, says parent company LVS

Recent data shows Nanjing Deji Plaza (above) has leapfrogged long-time leader Beijing SKP to become China’s top-performing luxury mall.

First-class goods in second-tier cities as luxury goes local in China

Luxury spending in second-tier cities exceeding first-tier

Luxury companies have been struggling to bounce back from a slump that followed a post-pandemic boom.

LVMH suffers sluggish sales of high-end fashion and handbags

In uncertain times, consumers see gold necklaces, bracelets and the like as better stores of value than trendy handbags

Ai Weiwei’s raft of refugees placed between diners at Capella Singapore.
ARTS

Singapore Art Week 2026: More global than ever

The festival has expanded its international reach while prioritising local voices

The Prosperity Yu Sheng is presented in an elegant vegan leather box with delicate floral cut-outs.
SPECIAL FEATURE

Gallop into the Year of the Horse with Raffles Hotel Singapore

From indulgent spa rituals to auspicious feasts, usher in the Chinese New Year with polish and purpose

Dancer clip, 1952, in yellow gold and platinum with rubies, turquoise and diamond.
JEWELLERY

Precious ballerinas on show

This is an exhibition that will delight both jewellery and ballet lovers