Luxury

Coupang to acquire Farfetch, eyes South Korea’s luxury market
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Coupang to acquire Farfetch, eyes South Korea’s luxury market

In 50 Words: The deal will provide Farfetch with US$500 million in capital.
Jofie Yordan · · 1 min read
Carousell names Ox Street founder as head of luxury

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.
Miguel Cordon · · 1 min read
Singaporean startup launches livestreaming platform for e-tailer Zalora

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.
Deepti Sri · · 1 min read
Lessons from the fall of luxury e-tailer Leflair
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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.
Joe Gan · · 12 min read

Vietnam police summon Leflair CEO

Loic Gautier says he’s “not downplaying responsibility” and will face the accusations.
Joe Gan · · 3 min read
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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.
Steven Millward · · 6 min read

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.
Alexis Bonhomme · · 2 min read

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.
Malavika Velayanikal · · 3 min read

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.
Nadine Freischlad · · 1 min read

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.
Paul Bischoff · · 2 min read