Susan Owens

Perrin Paris and Cha Ling are two of the smaller brands to join TopLife this early in its development. What motivated the decision? Read More

The millennial generation demands transparency and authenticity at a time when luxury is becoming more institutional, with more brands and fewer companies. Read More

Chinese consumers in the world’s fashion capital spend more than those from any other country, with 37 percent of their budgets slated for shopping. Read More

Paris haute couture week closed Thursday with China’s two inimitable designers—Guo Pei and Laurence Xu—leading the foreign invasion. Read More

The official haute couture schedule is underway, but last week, Paris played host to evening wear shows by China's budding talent. Read More

The recent Salon du Luxe conference in Paris showed the city is still a luxury capital not only for Chinese tourists, but for Chinese brands expanding globally. Read More

At this year's China Connect conference, top digital experts discussed why European retailers can't ignore the outbound Chinese traveler market when formulating their mobile strategies. Read More

At the New York Times International Luxury Conference, Gucci's CEO and other top executives shared their thoughts on whether the logo is dead in China's luxury market. Read More

A favorite designer of China's First Lady, Grace Chen presented her collection at a Chinese Embassy-sponsored Paris Fashion Week show ahead of her upcoming Shanghai boutique opening. Read More

The creator of Rihanna's show-stopping Met Gala gown, Guo Pei made her couture debut with a gilded runway look reminiscent of a Chinese imperial courtyard. Read More