When it comes to East meets West in fashion, couture designer Grace Chen knows a thing or two. After all, Chen’s creations have appealed to a range of international stars, from Oprah Winfrey and Helen Mirren to Chinese mega-celebrity Fan Bingbing. But as the role model for global appeal released her Spring/Summer 2017 collection last week,…
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Cannes China Report: Zhang Ziyi And Gong Li Spotlight Brands On Red Carpet
Chinese star Zhang Ziyi on the red carpet at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. As the 2014 Cannes Film Festival kicks off in Monaco this week, luxury fashion and jewelry brands are flocking to Chinese social media to show off the stars wearing their creations. While many companies posted pictures of Western stars popular in…
Amid Boutique Closings, Hong Kong’s Luxury Slump Here to Stay
Click:Journal DIY Set The Landmark luxury mall in Hong Kong. (Flickr/seeminglee) This article was published earlier in our weekly newsletter. Sign up through our “Newsletter Sign Up” box on the right. A decline in mainland Chinese tourist-shoppers, combined with the highest retail rent prices in the world, has a growing number of luxury brands saying…
Is the Fashion Designer ‘Cult of Personality’ to Blame for the D&G Mess?
The global fashion industry witnessed Dolce & Gabbana’s shocking misstep in China this past two weeks after a culturally-inappropriate video campaign embroiled the top fashion house in a controversy that has led to increased anti-international brand sentiment in the country. Since the highly publicized blunder, there’s been a lot of discussion about the way brands…
Haizhen Wang Kicks Off London Fashion Week With Monochrome-Chic Collection
Looks from Haizhen Wang’s F/W 2014 collection presented at London Fashion Week. (Alexa Beatriz) Fashion Fringe 2012 winner and rising design star Haizhen Wang showcased his latest collection at Somerset House, London on February 14, and Jing Daily was there to see the new pieces and check in with the designer about his inspirations and…
Interview: Tiffany Highlights Heritage As It Ramps Up China Presence
Click:Plush Cat Donut Tunnel Toy & Open Bed Actress Carina Lau poses with the Tiffany Diamond at the brand’s Beijing celebration. (Tiffany & Co.) Earlier this month, Tiffany & Co. brought together top celebrities and renowned composer Tan Dun of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon for a Beijing gala to celebrate one very special diamond. To…
Vegetable ‘Ivory’ Offers Accessory Alternative for China’s Green Fashion Advocates
Wildlife groups have been working to put an end to the ivory trade in China, and last year, the government promised to stop domestic sales. But there’s another kind of “ivory” that may soon see a growing market in China: vegetable ivory from the tagua nut. While not necessarily an elephant ivory replacement, tagua producers…
London Fashion Week Chinese Designer Spotlight: Youjia Jin
Looks from Youjia Jin’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection lookbook featuring an older model. (Courtesy Photo) “Life goes by too quickly. Open your eyes. What will we remember most? Slow down each moment. Stop and think.” This is the message China-born, London-based fashion designer Youjia Jin said was the main idea of her London Fashion Week runway…
‘Fashion China’ Author Gemma Williams: Chinese Designers Need ‘Holistic Approach’ for Success
From Rihanna’s recent show-stopping Met Gala gown by Guo Pei to Barneys’ special capsule collection by Huishan Zhang, Chinese fashion designers have seen a surge in global attention in recent weeks. This flurry of media activity comes at a time when Chinese designers are increasingly making their mark on the global fashion world with prestigious…
Guo Pei Joins World’s Top Fashion Houses with Honorary Couture Status
Rihanna wearing a gown designed by Guo Pei at the 2015 Met Gala. (Shutterstock) Now world-famous for her design of Rihanna’s legendary yellow Met Gala gown this year, Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei has been given honorary couture status by the French regulating commission that awards the designation. The designer was chosen along with Yacine…