Julienna Law
China Bans Effeminate Men and Abnormal Esthetics From TV
China’s male idols are on the chopping block once again as authorities ban “sissy men” on TV. What will brands do with their pretty ambassadors? Read More
Luxury Friend Lucas Huang Blasted For Bad Behavior
After Kris Wu and Zhang Zhehan, NCT member Lucas Huang has become the latest star embroiled in scandal. How will luxury respond this time? Read More
Anta Versus Adidas: Will the Chinese Sportswear Brand Win?
Chinese sportswear brand Anta is on track to overtake adidas in market value. How did it manage to rival more renowned brands? Read More
Is China’s Curb on ‘Excessive Income’ Actually Good for Luxury?
China wants to curb “excessive” incomes and focus on moderate wealth for all. What does this mean for luxury brands banking on the country’s elite? Read More
As Idol Troubles Continue, Brands Still Bank On Crazed Fans
Despite the slew of idol scandals, brands are still relying on stars like Blackpink and Cai Xukun to drum up excitement for their August drops in China. Read More
Shein Launches Eco Campaign Amid Copycat Accusations
Although Shein’s animal welfare campaign has gone viral, the Chinese fast-fashion giant has done little else to fix its ethical and environmental issues. Read More
Is Off-White’s Popularity Cooling Down?
Once called the “hottest brand on the planet,” Off-White has fallen in popularity over recent years. Can a push into China rekindle its coolness? Read More
Luxury Should Brace for Impact as COVID Resurfaces in China
New cases of the Delta variant are shutting down China’s major cities, including Beijing and Wuhan, which could spoil luxury’s summer sales and more. Read More
Investors Sweat As China Cracks Down On Private Businesses
As Beijing launches new attacks against private businesses, US-listed Chinese tech stocks are seeing their biggest slump since the 2008 financial crisis. Read More
Prada Sales Boom as China Continues to Splurge
Not one to fall behind, Prada continues the trend of luxury comebacks this week, with retail sales in H1 2021 beating pre-pandemic figures. Read More
