Hermès, LVMH-owned luxury brands to raise prices despite economic woes

Luxury brands will raise their prices once again in 2025, despite consumer sentiment having dropped to a record low and the allure of these items taking a hit due to concerns over unethical production and rising costs.

2025-01-01

Pizza Hut lost in court. Now hundreds of others want to sue.

Pizza Hut Korea's court loss over ingredient markup fees has prompted other franchisees to consider lawsuits, revealing industry-wide issues with cost transparency and revenue-sharing practices among food and beverage chains.

2024-11-27

Korean monochrome painting inspires Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer collection

Fashion meets art in luxury brand Louis Vuitton 2025 Spring/Summer collection “Fall,” with a few of its items inspired by the late artist Park Seo-bo (1931-2023), one of Korea’s most renowned masters of dansaekhwa, Korean monochrome painting.

2024-09-04

Fraudulent Coach sites swindle shoppers with 28 complaints filed

Online shoppers have reported being conned by sellers impersonating the designer brand Coach, the Korea Consumer Agency said Thursday.

2024-08-08

Boy band Younite to drop sixth EP 'Another' in May

Boy band Younite will release its sixth EP, “Another,” on May 1. Teaser clips for Younite’s new EP and the band's upcoming track, "Why you Geekin," was uploaded to the band’s social media pages this week.

2024-04-11

Singer Jeon Somi launches a cosmetics brand, Glyf

Singer Jeon Somi launched her cosmetics brand Glyf on Tuesday with a highlighter palette.

2024-04-02

Fila Holdings appoints Todd Klein global brand president

Fila Holdings has appointed Todd Klein as its new global brand president, aiming to enhance the company's worldwide presence.

2024-01-08

Chanel, Hermès, Prada to hike prices in the new year

Luxury brands including Hermès, Prada and Chanel are expected to raise their prices in Korea as demand for premium goods grows. Increases impact shoes, bags, watches and jewelry.

2024-01-03