Vacheron Constantin’s “Year of the Horse” special-edition watches. (Vacheron Constantin) Following its successful “Year of the Snake” edition watches from this past year’s zodiac calendar, Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin has introduced its new horse-themed collection for the upcoming Chinese New Year. According to Blouin ArtInfo: The company is emphasizing the watches’ exclusivity and craftsmanship in…
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The Magnificent 7: China’s Fashion Designers of the Future
As China’s fashionistas seek unique urban clothing, Alibaba announced this week that Taobao will increase its support for emerging brands and local Chinese designers. With millennials no longer swept away by traditional luxury alone, China’s young design talents are riding the wave of a growing appetite for alternative, fresh brands. Read below for Jing Daily’s pick of seven local designers…
Gola Gets Back To Its Roots To Sell Chic Sneakers In China
Individuality and comfort are key tenets of Gola’s brand heritage that it hopes to promote in China. (Gola) “Trendiness” and “comfort” are the two main selling points of leisure shoes. Chinese consumers buying this type of footwear are mainly aged between 18 and 45, with students and office workers making up the main market share….
Milan Fashion Week Teams up with JD.com to Reach China’s Online Shoppers
Click:bathtub filter ball Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2016 runway show at Milan Fashion Week. (Gucci) While most European luxury brands are wary of agreeing to sell their goods on mass-market Chinese e-commerce platforms, Milan Fashion Week’s organizer is embracing e-tail giant JD.com with a high-profile new partnership. The Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana chose the day before…
Hong Kong And Macau Lose Luster For Luxury Retailers
Shoppers on Hong Kong’s Canton Road in December 2014. (Shutterstock) When leading global luxury conglomerate Richemont reported its dismal third-quarter 0 percent global sales growth this week, it blamed two main Asian locations for the slump: Hong Kong and Macau. While China’s Special Administrative Regions have long been been luxury shopping hotspots for mainland tourists…
10 Hip Sportswear Gifts for the Year of the Monkey
Converse x Clot x Andy Warhol’s collaboration for Chinese New Year. (Courtesy Photo) The monkey is everywhere this year, especially in these 35 luxury brands whose campaigns are an attempt to appeal to their Chinese audiences during the Chinese New Year shopping season. Consumer reaction to the products in China so far has been a…
Chinese Menswear Hits London Catwalks
A Close-Up Look At 3 Shows The British Fashion Council’s London Collections: Men wrapped up earlier this week, and like last year, saw a modest but solid China presence. Featuring Hong Kong designer Kay Kwok, Beijing-based Xander Zhou, and Chinese company-owned Gieves & Hawkes, the shows gave London’s menswear enthusiasts exposure not only to emerging…
Xiao Li Makes London Fashion Week Runway Debut With Iceland-Inspired Looks
Distinguished China-born, London-based designer Xiao Li is no stranger to success despite her short career span. Her achievements include the Fashion Scout Merit Award for F/W 2014 and the Diesel International Talent Support (ITS) Award. Most recently, she was also named a finalist for the H&M Design Award. Her European success has yet to translate…
Topshop Set To Tackle Mainland—And Beyond
High-Wattage Hong Kong Opening First Step In Celeb-Studded Asia Push Topshop Hong Kong’s shoe salon. (Lisa Ying Dai) British fast fashion label Topshop burst onto the scene in Hong Kong earlier this month with a celebrity-filled store opening party, which also saw many retail fashion executives in attendance. While covering the event, Jing Daily caught up with two…
Meet Mr. Bags, China’s Handbag Guru Who’s Captured the Attention of Fendi and Galeries Lafayette
Tao Liang uses this for his profile on his Mr. Bags WeChat page. (Courtesy Photo) If there were ever an unexpected rival to the endless purse collections of Hollywood celebrities like Victoria Beckham or Kim Kardashian, it would be that of Tao Liang. Known by his devoted online fans as “Mr. Bags,” the 23-year-old Columbia…