Maison Corthay’s ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of its first mainland China store, which is located in Beijing’s Shin Kong Place. (Jing Daily) As small, independent fashion brands increasingly catch the eye of China’s wealthy shoppers, ultra-niche bespoke French shoemaker Maison Corthay is moving in on the mainland market. On March 10, the store’s first…
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Vega Wang Builds Brand with Help of China Fashion Week Alternative Fashion Now
Models backstage at the Vega Zaishi Wang AW16 show at Fashion Now in Beijing. (Courtesy Photo) Chinese fashionistas are making room in their wardrobes for high-end designers based close to home, fueling the progress of local talents like Beijing-based Vega Zaishi Wang in the domestic market. The womenswear designer, who just debuted her 11th season,…
Will Kate Spade’s ‘Chinese Takeout’ Bag Win Fans In China?
Great for holding cellphones or rice. As New York Fashion Week kicks into high gear, one collection that has been getting a fair amount of attention on Chinese social media is that of Kate Spade, which features many Asia-influenced items—including one handbag resembling a Chinese food takeout container. Inspired by Kate Spade Creative Director Deborah…
‘A Brand Designed for Leaders’: Taoray Wang Explains Why Tiffany Trump Supports Her Work
First daughter Tiffany Trump continued to show support for one of her favorite brands, Taoray Wang, on Saturday as the Chinese designer debuted her Fall/Winter 2017 collection at New York Fashion Week. While her father, President Donald Trump, draws criticism for his policies on global trade and immigration, Tiffany took front row seats with her…
Furla Stays Focused on China Expansion While Luxury Scales Back
A Furla campaign installation inside Shanghai CITIC Square mall. (Courtesy Photo) If there’s one clear example of “accessible luxury” making strides in China’s retail industry, it’s Furla. The Italian fashion house has been in the midst of a rapid evolution, going from being known globally as a playful, youthful handbag brand to capturing China’s growing…
Condé Nast Launches Online Trade Mag ‘Vogue Business’
Condé Nast, the fashion publishing powerhouse behind consumer-facing magazines like Vogue, GQ and Vanity Fair, has officially stepped into the trade-publication sphere. The move flags an unusual, bottom-line focused direction for the company amid a tough environment. The 21st century has seen the veteran publisher downsize markedly and traditional fashion magazines lose relevance and influence,…
Interview: What’s Next For China’s Luxury Watch Market
A watch enthusiast eyes a timepiece at the 2013 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève exhibition in Beijing. The exhibit will return this year from October 8 to 10. (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève) As the Chinese government’s anti-corruption crackdown shows no signs of relenting, Swiss watch exports to China have taken a major hit since…
Masha Ma Makes ‘Waves’ At Paris Fashion Week
After making her Paris Fashion Week debut in the spring of 2012, Chinese fashion designer Masha Ma presented her new ready-to-wear S/S 14 collection last week in the French capital. Women’s Wear Daily had this to say about the collection: Establishing herself quickly after graduating London’s Central St. Martins in 2008, Ma’s career has taken off…
Gucci, Louis, Prada: Survey Says China’s Wealthy Women Still Love Mega-Brand Handbags
Louis Vuitton is still a coveted brand for China’s top handbag buyers. (Weibo/Louis Vuitton) From the ongoing anti-corruption campaign and stock market panic to a rampant gray market and a major Hong Kong slump, global luxury brands have been confronted with a daunting list of China headaches this year. While the situation seems glum, a…
Fosun-Owned High-Fashion Label Lanvin Welcomes New Creative Director
After a rudderless hiatus, financial turmoil and a change in ownership, storied 130-year-old French luxury brand Lanvin has named its new creative director. Bruno Sialelli, 31, a relatively unknown name in the fashion industry, was appointed on Monday as Lanvin’s new creative head to lead the brand’s transformation of both its women’s and men’s collections, according to a…