Luxury
Coupang to acquire Farfetch, eyes South Korea’s luxury market
In 50 Words: The deal will provide Farfetch with US$500 million in capital.
Carousell names Ox Street founder as head of luxury
Carousell acquired Ox Street, a marketplace for high-end sneakers, in October 2021 to deepen its reach in the fashion and luxury goods segment.
Singaporean startup launches livestreaming platform for e-tailer Zalora
Z-Live will allow Zalora to interact and receive direct payments from its customers in real time.
Lessons from the fall of luxury e-tailer Leflair
The startup’s CEO says he’s taking full responsibility after being summoned by the Vietnam police and shares what he has learned so far.
Vietnam police summon Leflair CEO
Loic Gautier says he’s “not downplaying responsibility” and will face the accusations.
Ex-Lazada boss Max Bittner on his move from ecommerce to ‘recommerce’
He’s left Southeast Asia, but his new job involves looking to Asia for growth.
92% of luxury brands are now on WeChat. Here’s how you can make the most of it
While the number of luxury brands on WeChat has grown by 87 percent over the past two years, the industry still has much work to do.
A tale of two startups and their different outlooks on what India’s shoppers want
Does the lifestyle shopper in India want more trusted brands and a better shopping experience or more affordable choices? Two fashion startups that just got funded have different answers.
Countdown: When will Rocket Internet’s new baby Vaniday come to Southeast Asia?
Vaniday is a marketplace for wellness and beauty services. Founder Maxime Legardez has previously built an eyewear startup in Southeast Asia before.
In wake of Alibaba lawsuit, luxury fashion startup Xiu raises $30M funding
Xiu’s investment comes just days after several high-profile luxury brands filed a lawsuit against China’s biggest ecommerce company, Alibaba.



