“Water Can Carry A Boat, But It Can Also Sink It.” Mu Lei in Vogue China Recently, Jing Daily spoke with the young, Beijing-based painter Mu Lei (穆磊), whose works have steadily gained notoriety in China and elsewhere for their blend of dark, almost gothic sense of femininity and ’80s-influenced surrealism — what one critic…
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Designer To Watch: Simon Gao
Gao Recently Debuted A/W 2012 Collection In Beijing Designer Simon Gao with Wyman Wong One of China’s new generation of young fashion designers, a group that includes the likes of Uma Wang, Judy Hua, Xander Zhou, Chi Zhang and Vega Zaishi Wang, Beijing native Simon Gao (高杨) recently showed off 66 pieces from his A/W 2012…
Event Watch: Shanghai Indie Designer “Night Market” At Dada (Dec. 14)
Support Your Local Independent Designer Earrings by cukimber Showcasing the work of six local independent designers, the next installment of Shanghai’s indie designer “Night Market” returns to the relaxed Xingfu Lu bar/club space Dada on Wednesday, December 14th. Running from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM, the Night Market — which straddles the line between pop-up store and…
The Chinese Designers Who Will Change Our Minds About Fashion
Up-And-Coming Chinese Designers To Watch For designers and retailers, China’s fashion scene is at once highly attractive and increasingly claustrophobic. With luxury giants continuing to dominate the market at the high end as they open a seemingly endless number of lavish flagships, competition remains tough and cracking the Chinese consumer remains even tougher. Amid this…
Eye On London: Top Hoteliers, Retailers Woo China’s Luxury Traveler
With an estimated 80 million Chinese tourists heading overseas this year, and industry observers projecting continued double-digit growth in outbound travel, retailers and hoteliers in the UK have been eagerly courting this emerging (and free-spending) market. However, despite strong interest in Britain, China’s wealthy tourist-shoppers have often been more apt to travel to continental Europe,…
Shanghai Tang Previews “From China with Love” F/W 2011 Ad Campaign
Ad Campaign, Shot By Chen Man, Features Model Hu Bing And Actress Lin Zhiling “From China With Love” (Image: Shanghai Tang) This week, the Richemont-owned Hong Kong brand Shanghai Tang debuted the ad campaign for its “From China With Love” Fall/Winter 2011 collection. The ad campaign, shot by Beijing-based photographer Chen Man — whose work…
In Photos: S/S 2012 Collection By Beijing Designer, Vega Zaishi Wang
Collection Displays Wang’s Trademark Flowing Fabrics And Limited Color Palette Young Beijing-based designer, Vega Zaishi Wang (王在实), one of Jing Daily’s favorite emerging Chinese designers, is quickly establishing herself as one of the most innovative and interesting figures in China’s burgeoning home-grown fashion scene. Since returning to China from London in 2008, following her graduation…
Blanc de Chine Unveils Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
Hong Kong Brand Shows Traditional Chinese Roots At New York Runway Show Blanc de Chine S/S 2012 (Image: Shawn Punch) This past weekend, members of the Jing Daily team attended Blanc de Chine‘s (源) Spring/Summer 2012 runway show, held at the brand’s New York flagship on 5th Avenue. The Spring/Summer 2012 collection reflects the brand’s…
Don’t Miss: Hong Kong Fashion Week (July 4-7)
Hong Kong’s Cutting-Edge Designers Strut Their Stuff Hong Kong Fashion Week Running through July 7 and organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this week the 18th annual Hong Kong Fashion Week takes place at the HK Convention and Exhibition Centre alongside the HKTDC Summer Sourcing Show. Showing off the spring and summer wares of…
J. Crew’s China Adventure Set To Kick Off In Hong Kong
Partners To Lead By Example With Initial Online-Focused Strategy Lane Crawford will stock J. Crew collections online and in selected locations After months of planning and anticipation, American retailer J. Crew’s long-awaited Autumn/Winter 2012 expansion in partnership with Hong Kong’s Lane Crawford is finally set to launch. Appearing first at Lane Crawford Canton Road and online…