India’s Luxury Leap: From ‘Next’ to Now'. This episode dives into India’s extraordinary rise as a luxury powerhouse. No longer a future bet, India is a current force — with global brands racing to meet demand across cities and sectors. What makes this market so dynamic, and why is localisation the real unlock? Tune in to explore India’s luxury transformation — through data, strategy, and a few unforgettable moments on the ground.

India’s Luxury Leap: From ‘Next’ to Now'.

Bentley in Asia: From Performance to Personalisation
In this episode, we explore how Bentley is redefining luxury under new CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser — with a strategy rooted in substance, not slogans. From hybrid launches at Auto Shanghai to bespoke fleets in Macau and a growing Bentley Home presence in China, the brand is aligning with Asia’s shift toward quiet confidence, design precision, and emotional performance.

Bentley is rewriting its Playbook.

Luca de Meo joins Kering – what can luxury learn from automotive?
A surprising move, but maybe exactly what Kering needs. With experience turning around brands like Fiat and Renault, de Meo steps into a struggling luxury giant. In this episode, I share my personal impressions from meeting him—and why operational excellence matters more than ever, especially in Asia.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲...

Ultra-luxury just shifted gear. Bugatti Residences in Dubai lists a 2-bed at USD 5.2 m and a sky-mansion at USD 204 m — a 39× spread that turns property into a brand trophy. In this quick brief I unpack the car-lift perks, the loyalty logic, and the rising wave of Porsche, Aston Martin, and Bentley homes and ask if Asia is ready to live inside its favourite marques.

Would you live in a Bugatti?

Trust in Luxury: Lessons from Louis Vuitton Hong Kong
In this episode, we explore why trust is the most valuable currency in luxury—and what happens when it’s lost. Following a major data breach at Louis Vuitton Hong Kong, we unpack how emotional safety, data protection, and client confidence have become key parts of the luxury promise in Asia. From CRM protocols to frontline behaviour, trust is no longer optional—it’s the new differentiator.

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆.

Blacklane: Beyond the Ride—Scaling Premium Mobility Globally
In this short breakdown, I explore how Blacklane built a global platform for premium chauffeur services—from asset-light execution to full-service concierge. This case study provides insights into platform thinking, brand control, and customer experience at scale. Plenty of inspiration here for luxury brands rethinking what their customers truly need—before, during, and after the sale.

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲.

Luxury is about daring — Piaget proves it.
At its Barcelona launch, Piaget unveiled 'Shapes of Extraleganza' in a brutalist artist’s residence. Retro-futuristic mood, bold colours, sculptural designs — a collection that rejects market research and segmentation in favour of pure creativity.

𝗟𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴—𝗣𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁.

Luxury hospitality just became richer. In one year, Hilton’s exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) brought over 450 boutique properties into the system across 12 new countries. Growth flows from Southeast Asia, where boutique luxury aligns with culture and landscape

𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆: 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 × 𝗦𝗟𝗛

A century of risk, precision and quiet conviction — how a small German optics workshop became one of the most culturally influential brands in the world. This year marks 100 years since first Leica camera, yet the story began earlier with optical engineering rooted in clarity and purpose. Leica grew from a belief in precision and human vision. The first compact Leica transformed photography. Creativity gained mobility. Real life entered the frame—unfiltered, emotional, true.

Leica at 100: A Few for a Few

Bangkok has become Asia’s “luxury playground” — and a masterclass in experiential retail
A deep dive into how Bangkok is redefining luxury retail through experience, emotion, and hospitality — and what this signals for the future of Asia’s premium market. Bangkok proves that luxury retail excellence is built on the ability to host well. Architecture creates the invitation, and hospitality builds the connection. 

Bangkok’s Luxury Ecosystem

Exploring ‘Luxury in Asia’—market trends, consumer behaviour, and industry insights.

I’m Matthias Weiskopf, a luxury retail professional with over a decade of experience in the automotive industry, specialising in Asian markets. With expertise in luxury management, customer-centric strategies, and digital business transformations, I offer a global perspective on how luxury adapts to new consumer expectations and technological shifts.

This channel features audio versions of my posts, sharing insights on luxury trends, market dynamics, and innovations in the Asian luxury sector.

Bentley is rewriting its Playbook.

'Luxury in Asia' by Matthias Weiskopf

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