Form & Taste

Global Markets

4 articles

A futuristic laboratory showcasing the synthesis of glowing Korean skincare ingredients, representing beauty innovation.
Beauty

Trending Korean Skincare Ingredients Fuel Global Beauty Innovations

In 2025, K-Beauty global value sales surged by 53% year-over-year, with some brands experiencing a 430% increase on platforms like TikTok Shop across major Western markets, according to Premium Beauty

Sofia Mendes·July 21, 2026
Global map illustrating luxury market growth disparities, with vibrant Americas and subdued Europe/Middle East, symbolizing adaptive brand strategies.
Brands

Luxury Brands Adapt Strategies Amidst Global Turmoil

While 60% of luxury players are now outperforming their previous year's results, the industry's growth is dramatically split, with the Americas surging while Europe and the Middle East act as a signif

Oliver Dane·June 26, 2026
Garment factory workers in Bangladesh enduring heat and power outages, impacting production.
Brands

Bangladesh garment suppliers struggle amid economic pressure

Factories across Bangladesh now turn off fans and coolers due to energy cuts, directly impacting garment production for global markets, according to Devdiscourse .

Luca Bianchi·May 22, 2026
Diverse individuals worldwide engaging with innovative K-Beauty skincare products, highlighting South Korea's growing global influence in the beauty industry.
Beauty

K-Beauty's Global Rise & Skincare Innovation

In the first half of 2025, South Korea became the world's second-largest exporter of beauty products, astonishingly surpassing France.

Sofia Mendes·April 23, 2026