Avery Booker
Should Luxury Brands Actually Reduce Their Dependence on China?
With luxury earnings showing the strain of COVID-19 lockdowns, some are reviving an old question: are luxury brands too dependent on the China market? Read More
China Marketing Picks: Loewe’s 520 Brand Film, Seesaw’s Self-Collab, Calvin Klein’s Virtual Idols
A selection of recent China marketing efforts by LVMH-owned Spanish brand Loewe, specialty coffee pioneer Seesaw Coffee, and Calvin Klein. Read More
The Highly Caffeinated Future of Minimalist Fashion in China
Global fast-fashion powerhouse H&M is doubling down on minimalism as a conduit to tap the spending power of urban Chinese consumers. Read More
Are Kuaishou’s Luxury Ambitions a Pipe Dream?
While Kuaishou is making strides in areas such as e-commerce, there are signs that the platform may not quite be ready for its big luxury moment. Read More
Prada’s ‘Vibe Shift’ Could Be a Turning Point For Luxury Marketing in China
As Prada faces a dip in China market momentum, there are signs that the brand could be well-placed to weather uncertainty in the months ahead. Read More
Forget Short Video, “Medium-Form” Video is China’s Latest Brand Battleground
The rise of short video platforms has boosted the visibility of top creators and made the format irresistible for brands angling to capture global Gen Z. Read More
What Does Luckin’s Comeback Mean For China’s Booming Specialty Coffee Scene?
Nearly two years after it was found to have fabricated more than $300 million in sales, Luckin Coffee is eager to tell the world that it is back on track. Read More
Peacebird Has Mastered Fast Fashion But Can It Go High-End?
While ultra-fast-fashion rival Shein attracts headlines, slightly less ultra-fast fashion group Peacebird may be the one to watch in 2022. Read More
Does Decentralized Commerce Have a Future in China?
China’s Web3 environment is shaping up to be a very unique place, meaning its application for e-commerce is likely to differ from that in western countries. Read More
Domestic Brands Are the Future of China’s Luxury Fragrance Market
An evolution in consumer tastes is boosting sales of high-end Chinese fragrance makers, threatening the dominance of entrenched foreign luxury brands. Read More
