The first day of June in China is a holiday called Children’s Day. As you may have guessed, on this day, Chinese children get showered with attention and a lighter day of classes at school. For parents, this day is about giving children gifts. Seeing the demand for gift-giving, many brands in China also create…
Category: Fashion
China’s National People’s Congress Embraces ‘Military-Chic’ Austerity Style
Folk singer Song Zuying shows up for the two sessions in military garb this week after last year’s fur jacket and Chanel boots ensemble. The effects of the Chinese government’s ongoing anti-graft campaign were on full display at the start of this week’s “two sessions” government meetings, with everyone from political princelings to celebrity singers…
10 Chinese Fashion Designers to Follow on Instagram
It’s arguable that the Chinese fashion design scene is hitting its stride this year. In the midst of the excitement in the run-up to New York Fashion Week, Opening Ceremony announced they’re stocking a wide range of Chinese designers at their New York City boutique for the first time, with co-founder Humberto Leon telling WWD…
New Apps Offer Wary Chinese Consumers Online Authentication for Second-Hand Luxury Goods
China has been driving global luxury sales in recent years, but that hasn’t been the case with respect to the second-hand luxury market. But with an uptick in sites that sell second-hand luxury goods online, that’s beginning to change. And with the rise in the second-hand luxury market, there’s a comparable need in e-commerce for…
China’s Swiss Watch Searches Surge 59 Percent Despite Sales Slump
Cartier’s Ballon Bleu was listed as one of the most-searched Swiss watch models in China in a new Digital Luxury Group report. (Cartier) Luxury Swiss watch sales may have taken a major hit from China’s anti-corruption crackdown, but Chinese consumers are searching for them online more than ever—especially on their phones. That’s the finding of a…
Old Lyric: A Shanghai Pioneer Of ‘Timeless’ Vintage
The interior of Old Lyric (Old Lyric) I first heard of Old Lyric through a renowned Chinese fashion blogger’s Weibo. Founded a month ago, Old Lyric is already favored by professionals in the fashion industry. How did the boutique catch attention and receive good reviews in such a short period of time? With this question…
How Japanese Culture Influences Chinese Luxury, As Shown by Paul Smith
This week, internationally acclaimed British fashion designer Paul Smith’s exhibition, My Name Is Paul Smith, arrived in Shanghai. The show guides visitors through the designer’s life, offering a valuable peek into what it takes to become a legend of the fashion world. The designer was in Shanghai for the opening of the exhibition, creating a…
Cartier’s ‘Time Art’ Exhibit Arrives In Shanghai
Cartier’s earliest recorded work, a 1874 enameled watch on chatelaine, will be on display in China for the first time. (Cartier) After having been to Zurich, Switzerland and Singapore, Cartier’s traveling exhibition Cartier Time Art makes Shanghai its next stop on its tour. From July 19 to October 12, contemporary art museum Shanghai Power Station…
Hong Huang: Chinese Consumers Have ‘Great Eagerness’ To Rediscover Culture
In a new CNN segment, Kristie Lu Stout interviews several top opinion leaders in the China fashion scene on what “made in China” means to them now that we’re seeing the rapid rise of Chinese designers. In the video segment above, iLook editor Hong Huang, Lane Crawford President Andrew Keith, and designer Chris Chang all…
Infographic: How To Engage Chinese Luxury Shoppers In Europe
The Prada store in Milan. (Shutterstock) Chinese travelers are a crucial customer segment for Europe’s luxury retailers, but many stores don’t know exactly how these important clients are planning their trips and choosing what to buy. In order to shed some light on the habits of China’s high-spending jet-set, consultancy SmithStreet Solutions has put together…