It’s been a mere two weeks since Liu Wen dazzled her social media followers and Vogue’s best-dressed list jury in a sheer bodice and denim Off-White gown at the Met Gala, and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh has already treated Chinese zealots to a new flagship store in Shanghai. The space, called “Structurally Sound” and located…
Month: March 2019
Interview: Elisabeth Koch Is China’s Milliner To The Stars
Actress Shu Qi in Vogue China wearing one of Elisabeth Koch’s hats for the December 2013 100th anniversary issue. (Vogue China) Not everyone can leave a career in banking to move to China and create designer hats, but that’s exactly what Beijing-based milliner Elisabeth Koch did six years ago—and she hasn’t looked back. She’s now…
Key Takeaways from the Met Gala’s Social Media Storm in China
In the past few days, the fashion world has been almost unanimously fixated on the Met Gala, and Chinese consumers are no exception. Thanks to Chinese fashion bloggers and a controversial Chinese theme in 2015, the Met Gala has become one of the most discussed topics on Chinese social media this week. The once Western celebrity-dominated…
Video: Andy Lau Stars In New Cartier Short Film
To celebrate the launch of its new Tank MC watch unveiled during Watches & Wonders in Hong Kong this weekend, Cartier created a new short film starring Hong Kong actor Andy Lau. The ad, directed by Baillie Walsh, features Lau rushing through Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district on his way to a performance at…
Video: China’s Anti-Graft Effects ‘Not That Massive’ For Patek Philippe Sales
Swiss watchmakers may be facing a huge China sales slump thanks to the government’s anti-corruption campaign, but that didn’t stop Patek Philippe from opening its second China “Maison Patek Philippe” location in Beijing this May. In a recent CNBC video interview, company president Thierry Stern and honorary president Philippe Stern appeared to discuss how the…
LVMH Targets Underprivileged Chinese-Americans For Retail Training Program
Louis Vuitton in New York City. (Flickr/Ze Carlos Barretta) Luxury retailers find a challenge in locating Chinese-speaking retail staff to serve the massive number of Chinese tourists entering their stores across the world. As a result, luxury conglomerate LVMH has teamed up with the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), Parsons The New School for Design, and…
Alibaba’s Fashion Ambitions—and Obstacles—Showcased in New York
China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba hosted its second “Tmall China Day” during the Spring/Summer 2019 New York Fashion Week, showcasing a trio of Chinese brands that sell on its Tmall site. The goal of Tmall China Day was to promote Chinese fashion talents on an international stage—but another potential benefit was that Alibaba could illustrate its considerable…
Department Stores Across Globe Mark Chinese New Year with Pop-Ups and Shopping Perks
Bloomingdale’s special Chinese New Year tote bag. (Courtesy Photo) Chinese New Year is fast approaching and global luxury retail brands aren’t monkeying around. Many are once again seeking to court affluent Chinese shoppers with their special-edition, zodiac-themed products in honor of the gift-giving holiday. Stocking those products are top-tier department store chains like Macy’s-owned Bloomingdale’s,…
Spring Festival Spotlight | Year Of The Horse Watches
Click:cheap wholesale flowers As part of our “Spring Festival Spotlight” series, we’ve been highlighting the massive number of special-edition Chinese new year luxury products unveiled to celebrate the year of the horse, which include many watch models. We’ve already previously featured year of the horse watches by Vacheron Constantin and Chopard, but here is a…
Why Wearable Tech Is The Next Big Thing In Chinese Fashion
Looks from the 360Fashion & Tech Runway Show 2014 at GSMA in Shanghai. (360Fashion) As a pioneer and advocate of the solutions mobile can offer to fashion labels, 360Fashion Network CEO and Founder Anina Net has never stopped investigating and educating brands, officials, and consumers about the growing opportunities of the quickly evolving wearable technology…