Tilda Swinton, Li Yuchun Add Global Glamour To Openings in Shanghai, Beijing The Beijing opening of Chanel’s “Little Black Jacket” exhibition. (Chanel) Last week, Jing Daily previewed the China openings of Chanel’s international “Little Black Jacket” photography exhibit, a series of portraits in Chanel stores worldwide celebrating one of the label’s most recognizable designs. For the Shanghai…
Michelle Obama’s China Trip: ‘Style Showdown’? Try ‘Style Diplomacy’
Michelle Obama and her mother and daughters meet with China President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan in Beijing. (Sina Weib0/Live Nanjing) Since making her stylish first international public appearance almost exactly one year ago, China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan has frequently sparked comparisons to U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama for holding national “style…
Designer Grace Chen on Western Fashion with Chinese Elements: ‘All They See Are Cheap Goods Made in China’
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,…
Discount-Chic in China: Florentia Village Brings Italian Glamour to Outlet Shopping
A scene from the celebration of Florentia Village’s Shanghai opening on January 22, 2015. (Yanie Durocher) When you hear the term “outlet mall,” you don’t necessarily think “VIP,” but China’s luxury outlet scene is quickly turning that idea on its head. One prime example of this trend is outlet mall Florentia Village, which is owned…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…