“Is the Vuitton brand ‘too’ ubiquitous?” That’s an intriguing question being raised by investment bank Morgan Stanley ahead of the release of French luxury behemoth LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH)’s 2018 full-year results on Tuesday, January 29. The company’s results will play an oversized role in the luxury market mood and outlook as LVMH…
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China’s Mall Developers Press on as Luxury Grapples with Slowdown
A shopping mall in Shenzhen. (Shutterstock) As the luxury retail industry in China goes up against a slowing economy and another year of the anti-graft campaign, Greater China’s department stores and shopping malls are continuing to feel the effects of a consumer base increasingly reliant on e-commerce, according to a new CBRE report. The developers…
Jewelry Master Wallace Chan on Crafting a Necklace from One of the World’s Largest Diamonds
Click:Journal DIY Set A close-up of Chow Tai Fook and Wallace Chan’s necklace “A Heritage in Bloom,” featuring the world’s largest diamond of its quality level. (Courtesy Photo) When Hong Kong jewelry brand Chow Tai Fook paid $35.3 million for one of the world’s largest and rarest diamonds, the company knew exactly which jeweler it…
3 Trends That Show It’s The Right Time For Indie Labels In China
A look by 3.1 Phillip Lim, a niche label that’s becoming more available in China. (3.1 Phillip Lim) Even amidst slowing growth in China, for brands yet to establish a presence in the world’s second largest economy, gaining a foothold in the China market is not usually an issue of if but when and how. Whilst larger brands have the…
Christopher Bu’s Designs Spotted On ‘Tiny Times’ Star Yang Mi
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,…
What Are China’s Best Cities For Retail Expansion?
The Parkview Green mall in Beijing features art installations to attract visitors. (Jing Daily) For brands planning their next wave of China store openings, several Chinese cities stand out among the pack as prime retail locales, according to a new report by real estate consulting firm CBRE. The company’s new study, entitled “The Key to…
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…
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…
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…
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…