Chinese designer Christopher Bu (卜柯文) was propelled to fame when actress Fan Bingbing (范冰冰) made waves wearing his elaborate traditional Chinese-style gown on the Cannes red carpet, but his new ready-to-wear fashion line, Chris by Christopher Bu, continues to make him a household name among Chinese celebrities. While busily promoting Tiny Times 2 over the past few days,…
Month: March 2019
Prada’s Mainland Sales ‘Healthy’ While Hong Kong Slumps
Italian luxury label Prada has continued to feel the effects of China’s luxury slowdown for the first quarter of 2014, but this time, the company says it’s not mainland China causing the biggest slump. Prada’s financial report released today revealed that its Asia-Pacific retail growth slowed to 3.9 percent for the quarter, due in part…
China’s Latest Wedding Craze: Underwater Photos
China’s wedding industry is estimated to be worth a stunning $130 billion (up from $80 billion not long ago), and one significant part of that business happens before the ceremony even happens: the wedding photo shoot. That’s because in China, couples dress up in their marriage garb ahead of them for elaborate picture sessions, which…
Silk Road Style: Vivienne Tam’s Autumn/Winter 2016 Collection Meshes Modernity With Ancient Asian Cultures
A look from Vivienne Tam’s Autumn/Winter 2016 collection at New York Fashion Week. (All photos by Dan Lecca) Vivienne Tam is known for, among many other things, her role in innovative designs that merge fashion and tech. In 2015 she collaborated with independent Chinese fashion brand Zeuse to create a handbag that could charge an…
Video: China’s ‘Key Influence’ In Global Swiss Watch Market
Swiss watch exports to China may still be slumping in the wake of the government’s anti-corruption campaign, but Chinese demand remains a key driver of the global watch market, according to a new CCTV America interview with Founder and CEO of Digital Luxury Group David Sadigh. In the video above, Sadigh notes that Digital Luxury Group’s recent report…
Event Watch: Hong Kong Fashion Week
Asian Fashion Hub Goes Global With Up-And-Coming Designers Scottish-born designer Holly Fulton’s runway show at January’s Hong Kong Fashion Week. (IBI Times) Featuring nearly 30 events including fashion shows, seminars, and presentations, Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2014 will be staged from July 8-11, 2013 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event, whose theme this year…
NYFW Winners & Losers, the China Perspective
During the New York Fashion Week that just concluded, the Western fashion world finally got the message that the big-spending Chinese buyer is the one to court. With Hermès, for example, getting about 40 percent of their sales in the first half from the Asia-Pacific region, this is a powerhouse demographic the industry can’t afford…
When Will Chinese Fashion Get Its Big Break? It’s Already Happened
A look from Masha Ma’s S/S 15 collection. (Courtesy Photo) “In terms of Chinese fashion designers, I don’t see the growth here yet,” said Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour while in Beijing last week promoting the upcoming Met Gala’s China theme. Although Chinese fashion isn’t currently on her radar, she remains optimistic about its future: “I’m sure within…
UK Trade Show Organizer ITE Sets Sights On Asia With Stake In The Hub
The entrance hall of Hong Kong trade show The Hub. (The Hub) UK trade show organizer ITE Moda has purchased of a 20 percent stake in Hong Kong trade show The Hub, an invitation-only event which helps niche fashion labels gain a foothold in the Asia market. The show’s owner, Entrepot Asia, made the sale…
The Met’s Andrew Bolton on Fashion’s China Fixation and Fantasy
A gown by designer Guo Pei at the Costume Institute’s new exhibit, “China: Through the Looking Glass.” (Cheryl Zhao/Jing Daily) While media coverage of this year’s Met Gala focused mainly on the attention-grabbing couture worn by top celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé, and Rihanna (and Chinese media closely followed Chinese celebrities), the true star of the…