Industry Profiles
Meet The Five Chinese Fashion Influencers You Need To Know This Year
With China’s influencer market outpacing the rest of the world, who are the homegrown luxury and fashion KOLs that brands must follow? Read More
From Jackson Wang, To Wang Yibo: How K-Pop’s Chinese Stars Become China’s Favorite Brand Ambassadors
Over the years, ethnic Chinese K-pop stars have found a second wind for their careers in their home market, China. What accounts for their meteoric rise? Read More
Bernard Arnault’s LVMH Becomes First European Company To Break €400 Billion Market Value
LVMH has cemented its standing as Europe’s most valuable company, further distancing itself from competitors. What accounts for its tremendous success? Read More
LVMH Succession Planning: Michael Burke Departing Louis Vuitton, Bernard Arnault’s Daughter Becomes Head of Dior
Louis Vuitton CEO Michael Burke is out — but not gone — while Dior CEO Pietro Beccari will leave his position to take over Burke’s role. Read More
Tesla Vs. BYD: Which EV Giant Will Race Ahead In China?
As Tesla faces protests and a shrinking market share, Chinese carmaker BYD is gearing up for global expansion. Is Tesla losing the EV race? Read More
China’s Next Big Thing? Who Is Louis Vuitton’s Latest Ambassador Dylan Wang?
The French luxury house has announced Chinese actor Dylan Wang, famous for his lead role in "Love Between Fairy and Devil," as its newest brand ambassador. Read More
Chinese Guochao Brand Husenji Closes Down After 14 Years. What Went Wrong?
With traditional designs, a strong e-commerce presence, and celebrity fans, Husenji seemed to have all the keys to success. So why did it close up shop? Read More
Blackpink’s Record Label YG Entertainment Debuts New K-pop Group Baby Monster
YG Entertainment’s new K-pop group Baby Monster debuts months after China “partially” lifts years-old ban on Korean content. Read More
China Responds To Death Of Iconic Designer And Taoist Vivienne Westwood
Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, also known as "the high priestess of punk," has passed away. Here's how fans in China reacted to the news. Read More
From Sexist Campaigns To Disturbing Designs, What Was Luxury Thinking In 2022?
Some brands went viral this year for the wrong reasons. From fashion faux pas to offensive campaigns, here’s a recap of marketing missteps in China in 2022. Read More
