Jiaqi Luo
From Shanghai To Chongqing, 5 Chinese Fashion Hotspots To Watch In 2023
Having a hyper-local perspective on China’s diverse, established, and emergent fashion hubs will be critical to brands’ success in 2023. Read More
The ‘Carat Freedom’ Generation: Lab-Grown Diamonds Woo China’s Gen Z
A diamond isn’t forever. In China, domestic lab-grown diamond brands are providing alternatives to match Gen Z’s expectations for value and ethics. Read More
The Rise Of Indie Chinese ‘It’ Bags
This competitive market has long been dominated by Western heritage brands, but chic indie Chinese labels are now vying for market share. Read More
Introducing China’s ‘Mountaincore’ Fashion
As "mountaincore" takes Chinese social media by storm, local buyer stores are rushing to cater to the growing appetite for outdoor apparel. Read More
‘A Small, Concrete Happiness’: Why Luxury Brands In China Love Cafés
Facing weakening consumer demand, luxury brands are building experiential cafés across China to pursue new consumer touchpoints and growth areas. Read More
China’s Niche Tanning Boom Challenges The ‘Fair Skin’ Beauty Status Quo
A booming interest in tanning is challenging China's mainstream beauty standard based on fair-skin norms, making it an unlikely status symbol. Read More
Sneaker Brands In China Need To Look Beyond The Guochao Craze
With China's sneaker scene challenging the longtime dominance of western brands, collaborations and limited drops won't be enough to impress. Read More
The Lipstick Index Is Out. Meet The Nail Effect
The “Nail Effect” is China's new “Lipstick Index." With younger generations pursuing bold nail art, modern C-beauty businesses are making waves. Read More
Selling Beauty and Wellness to China’s ‘Anti-Emo’ Youth
China’s beauty economy has set its sights on mental health. This means shampoos, bath bombs, and other products claiming to ease "emo" thoughts. Read More
Unpacking Sephora’s Global C-beauty Push
Sephora's new program aims to accelerate C-beauty's global expansion. With its help, can these five local labels achieve over $15 million in sales by 2025? Read More
