From ink to sole: Chinese tradition woven into sneakers
Traditional Chinese elements like dragons and cranes aren't just painted on walls or silk — they're coming alive on footwear.
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Artisans in Japan’s Saitama pass on traditions with Chichibu Meisen silks
These fabrics are made with a technique called “hogushi nassen,” in which warp threads are temporarily woven together and dyed using stencils. The finished fabrics are…
Natural dyes help elevate ancient Vietnam’s Ma Chau silk brand
The use of organic dyes and pure mulberry silk has helped the brand be the top choice for an eco-friendly fashion.
Bangladesh’s lotus silk: The fabric of the future
The country's wetland wonder weaves a new path for sustainable fashion.
After Prada ‘sandal scandal,’ Indian brands tap heritage pride to boost sales
Sales have surged for the Kolhapuri sandals that garnered global attention after Prada showcased similar designs in Milan.
K-beauty wears US crown — Can it survive tariff test?
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Overdressed Filipino travelers? Let people wear what they want
The discourse also revealed even deeper implications: that many upper-class Filipinos feel entitled to gatekeeping travel as a luxury only they can dabble in.
In every trendsetter’s make-up bag, K-beauty brand 3CE is taking on world
Under L'Oreal’s stewardship, 3CE has more than doubled in size, its presence steadily radiating outward from Seoul to the wider world.
Are luxury brand deals creating hierarchy among K-pop idols?
As more idols become ambassadors for high-end labels, concerns grow over fan comparisons, teen materialism and inequality in group branding.
Viewpoint: Do the Chinese TikToks ‘exposing’ designer brands spell the end of luxury?
The enthusiastic comments in the videos expose something deeper: a growing preference for buying fake and, consequently, a declining appreciation for luxury brands.