What:The IADS attended a conference as part of a larger cycle organised by the Institut Français de la Mode, IFM Highlights, which covers and questions the challenges and future of luxury and fashion in the current world. For this session, IFM invited Sébastien Falletti, Asia Correspondent for the French newspaper Le Figaro, based in Seoul, Korea, to give his views on the current state of the business in the region.

Why it's important: Asia is embracing a new momentum in 2025, marked by a transforming China and the rise of emerging players in Southeast Asia. Vietnam and Thailand are experiencing rapid growth, South Korea continues to innovate, while Japan maintains its regional influence and attracts investments again. Economic models, the digital ecosystem, and soft power reposition the continent as a significant geopolitical and economic hub. This conference covered the evolving landscape of Asia and its multifaceted perspectives.

Institut Français de la Mode 2025: Asian perspectives IADS report