Yiling Pan
Bottega Veneta’s China Ambition May Come Too Late
Bottega Veneta is playing catch-up in China. But it won't be easy as the luxury industry starts to feel the pain from political uncertainties and economic slowdown. Read More
Chinese Whispers: Canada Goose Delays China Store Debut over Huawai Dispute, and More
Canada Goose delayed its China store debut as negative consumer sentiment grows further following the arrest of Huawei CFO by the Canadian government. Read More
How Four Seasons Hotels Woos Wealthy Chinese Tourists — With WeChat and a Party
We caught up with President, Hotel Operations of Four Seasons Asia-Pacific, to discuss the hotel chain’s strategy to attract Chinese outbound travelers. Read More
Beauty Buyers in China Embrace Pricey Mega Boxes
The goodies-filled Christmas Advent calendar, an increasingly popular product in the Western beauty industry in recent years, has finally made its way into China. Read More
Fake News: Samsung China’s Deal With Supreme “Knock-off” Spurs Drama
Samsung's collaboration with a fake Supreme brand from Italy, released at a product launch event in Beijing, met backlashes on social media in China. Read More
China Dismayed Over Hermès Bags Made from Exotic Skins
China, a country where consumers have long been obsessed with luxury handbags made from exotic animal skins, is starting to see people reflect on the environmental cost of making these exquisite items. Read More
Chinese Whispers: Macy’s Exits the Chinese Market, and More
The American department store Macy's announced that it would permanently shut down its Tmall flagship store by the end of this year. Read More
Can China’s Debt-Ridden Youth Continue to Prop Up Luxury’s Future?
Luxury brands’ “Great Chinese Dream” is largely dependent upon China’s millennial and Gen-Z shoppers. But what if this promising outlook is partially fueled by debt? Read More
Is the Fashion Designer ‘Cult of Personality’ to Blame for the D&G Mess?
The recent Dolce & Gabbana misstep is a leadership issue that should alert luxury brands to reconsider their relationship with celebrity designers. Read More
Chinese Whispers: Alibaba Courts Valentino for Luxury Pavilion, and More
Valentino became the latest luxury brand to launch an official store on Alibaba Tmall's luxury portal Luxury Pavilion. Read More
