Form & Taste

Local Brands

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A visually appealing display of Thai beauty products with natural ingredients, set against a lively Southeast Asian market backdrop, symbolizing the rise of local brands.
Beauty

Thai Beauty Brands Challenge K-Beauty Dominance in Southeast Asia

While K-Beauty's market share in Southeast Asia surged by 15% last year, reaching $2.

Sofia Mendes·August 30, 2026
Young Chinese woman proudly displays a local handbag, symbolizing a shift in consumer preference away from global luxury brands.
Trends

Local Brands Surge as Consumer Preference Shifts Away from Global Luxury

During the recent Tmall Double 11 shopping festival, local Chinese handbag brands Songmont and Qiuzhen surged into the top three in sales, nearly eclipsing long-time leader Coach.

Camille Rousseau·April 30, 2026