Luxury & Lifestyle
In-depth analysis and breaking intelligence on luxury & lifestyle markets across the GCC.
Middle East Luxury Market Shines as Global Spending Shifts to Experiences
The global luxury market shows resilience in 2025, but the Middle East stands out with 4-6% growth, fueled by tourism in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi demand. Bain & Company's study reveals a structural shift toward experiential luxury, reshaping investment and business strategies across the Gulf.
What the Asia Pacific Beauty Recovery Means for Gulf Investors
Analysis of the recovery in Asia Pacific travel retail beauty market and its implications for Gulf-based investors and businesses.
Luxury Leaders Convene in Paris For Exclusive Insights From BoF on the Industry’s Next Chapter
Executives from LVMH, Puig, Cartier, Balmain, Kering, Alaïa and more attended an intimate breakfast at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris to unpack luxury’s new growth strategies in a post-slowdown era.
How Data-Driven Market Research is Shaping the Future of Luxury and Fashion
In an industry traditionally driven by instinct and heritage, luxury and fashion brands are increasingly turning to data-backed insights to stay ahead. This article explores how Euromonitor's Passport—an award-winning knowledge hub used by over 60,000 decision-makers—enables forward-thinking strategies. From identifying emerging trends to optimizing supply chains, we uncover the hidden economic logic that makes market research the new cornerstone of competitive advantage in luxury. Dive into the patterns, policies, and innovations reshaping global business implications for the high-end sector.
Luxury Market 2026–2035: Slow Growth, Fast Transformation – How Sustainability and Asia-Pacific Are Reshaping Global Luxury
The global luxury market is projected to grow from USD 344.32 billion in 2026 to USD 516.48 billion by 2035 at a modest 4.7% CAGR. Yet beneath the steady headline numbers lie two seismic shifts: a generational pivot toward sustainability led by millennials and Gen Z, and a geographic rebalancing as Asia-Pacific closes in on Europe’s market share. This article explores the hidden economic logic behind the data – how experiential luxury is overtaking personal luxury, why supply chains must decarbonize, and what the post-COVID recovery means for traditional European houses. Based on the latest Business Research Insights report (ID: BRI117484), we provide a strategic roadmap for brands navigating this dual transformation.
Luxury''s New Logic: Why Deloitte''s 2026 Report Signals a Shift from Volume to Value
Deloitte''s Global Powers of Luxury 2026 report reveals a cautious optimism among 420 senior executives: 66.9% expect stable or growing revenues, and 70.7% anticipate steady or improved margins. However, the report’s deeper insight is a structural pivot from volume-driven growth to value-driven resilience. Only 28.6% cite customer experience and loyalty as the strongest growth opportunity, yet that figure underscores a broader transformation powered by GenAI, value-conscious consumers, evolving demand centers, and tightening regulation. This analysis explores how luxury brands are redefining desirability through pricing power, operational discipline, and immersive flagship experiences—and what that means for supply chains, craftsmanship, and the very definition of luxury in 2026.
