China Accounts For 3rd-Largest Volume Of Luxury Handbag Searches China is the third-largest country in terms of luxury handbag search volume This week, the Digital Luxury Group (DLG) and the Luxury Society published the 2012 WorldHandbagReport, analyzing over 120 luxury handbag brands in 10 of the world’s top luxury markets, including Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy,…
Month: March 2019
Shanghai Tang Gets Charitable With “Save China’s Tigers” Collection
Brand Has Collaborated With Tiger Charity Since 2008 Boys' Polo (US$86) Get ready to coo over Hong Kong-bred, Richemont-owned luxury brand Shanghai Tang’s newest furry additions: Shang Yi (尚逸) and Tang Yi (瑭逸), two male tiger cubs Shanghai Tang recently adopted to continue its commitment to the Save China’s Tigers charity organization. Since 2008, Shanghai Tang has…
China’s Luxury Market All About “Stealth Wealth” In 2013
Bottega Veneta, Loewe Likely To Gain From Changing Demand Bottega Veneta is expanding quickly into second-tier cities 2012 was, to say the least, a turbulent year in China’s red-hot luxury market, with Chinese buyers showing more restraint in their luxury spending and several high-end watch and wine brands recording a drop in sales. Owing to…
Online Scandals: Good Or Bad For Luxury Brands In China?
Brands May See Sales Bumps From Online Scandals, But At What Cost? Guo Meimei shows off her luxury handbags (Image: Sina Weibo) Conspicuous consumption may be very slowly going the way of the dodo among China’s more sophisticated luxury consumers as disdain towards overt extravagance grows in major urban centers, but that hasn’t stopped some…
China In Paris Showroom 2012 Launches At Salons France-Amériques
More Chinese Designers Going International China in Paris opening ceremony Taking place during Paris Fashion Week for the third year running, last night the China In Paris showroom 2012 launched at Salons France-Amériques in the French capital. Jointly organized by the China National Garment Association (CNGA) and Fashion in Life, China in Paris 2012 again…
Shanghai Fashion Week Highlight: EcoChic Design Award
First EcoChic Design Award Won By Janko Lam Last Year Janko Lam receives the 2011 Ecochic Design Award As emerging international and Chinese labels hit runways in Xintiandi for Shanghai Fashion Week S/S 2013, the 2012 EcoChic Design Award competition is set to make its first foray into mainland China. Organized by the Hong Kong-based fashion NGO Redress,…
Eye On London: The Cutting Edge
This week, in our “Eye on London” series, Jing Daily looks at some of the brands, designers, hotels and restaurants in the London Luxury Quarter that are turning their attention to China’s sophisticated, seasoned traveler — the type who looks beyond the most visible brands and homes in on quality and craftsmanship over logos. Earlier this week,…
Ralph Lauren Opens First Asian Watch & Jewelry Gallery In Hong Kong
320 Square Meter, Split-Floor Boutique Includes Women’s Collections, Watches And Jewelry Sections Ralph Lauren at the Peninsula, Hong Kong Amid its ongoing China expansion, Ralph Lauren recently opened a new 320 square meter boutique at Hong Kong’s Peninsula Hotel, which also marks the Asian debut of the label’s watch and jewelry gallery. The Peninsula location…
China Brand Spotlight: Shanghai Trio
French-Owned Company “Combines Traditional Chinese Craftwork With A Modern Western Touch” Shanghai Trio (Image: Fashion Trend Digest) Founded in 1998 by French expat Virginie Fournier, the Shanghai-based accessories and apparel brand Shanghai Trio has made a name for itself by combining traditional Chinese and modern Western design, creating everything from children’s outerwear to scarves from materials…
Luxury Retailer Lane Crawford Aims At Second-Tier China
Part Of Plan To Open Three New Mainland China Locations By End Of 2014 Lane Crawford’s deep understanding of the China market gives it a leg up on the competition Originally announced in 2011, the China expansion efforts of Hong Kong-based luxury department store Lane Crawford are set to gain pace with the opening of…