Influencers
Does Swapping Celebrities Damage Your Brand?
Luxury names lean heavily on celebrities in China, so does it matter when they need to cut ties with a big name and drop in another? Read More
With Kris Wu & Other Idols Tainted, What’s Luxury’s Next China Strategy?
Top-tier idols were powerful marketing tools in China until scandal struck. So what are some smart future strategies for luxury houses? Read More
Ubras Appoints Supermodel Liu Wen as Ambassador But Will It Pay Off?
Homegrown underwear label Ubras announced Chinese supermodel Liu Wen as their new brand ambassador. Was it the right move? Read More
Is Tennis Champion Emma Raducanu Luxury’s Latest Savior in China?
Gen Z tennis champion Emma Raducanu is set to become one of the world’s most marketable sports stars and is already courting luxury houses and labels. Read More
Will China Cancel Actor Simu Liu After Anti-China Remarks?
Chinese-born actor Simu Liu angered Chinese netizens by calling China a “third world” where people die of starvation. Will it affect his box office sales? Read More
Bulgari Says Goodbye, Kris Wu, Hello, Yang Yang
After severing ties with Kris Wu, Bulgari has appointed Chinese actor Yang Yang as its new spokesperson, rounding out its celebrity endorsements. Read More
Chinese Idol Lu Han Quits Audemars Piguet Over Taiwan Faux Pas
China’s superstar Lu Han cut ties with Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet over insulting remarks made by the brand’s president. Read More
China’s Latest Cancellation Catapults TikToker to Fame
In another government clampdown, controversial Douyin influencer Guo Laoshi, also known as “Teacher Guo,” has been removed from Chinese social media. Read More
Aha Lolo: The Influencer Duo Popularizing Fashion Criticism In The Digital Era
In an age of post-pandemic digital transformation, the Chinese influencer duo Aha Lolo has been heavily disrupting traditional fashion criticism. Read More
Can Older Chinese Stars Save Luxury Brands?
“Call Me By Fire,” which features mature male celebrities, has become a popular reality show in China. But can these stars become luxury’s next saviors? Read More
