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A Day in the Shopping Life of a Young Affluent Chinese Man
We spent the day shopping with Fred, an affluent Chinese man who needed some fashion advice, to better understand the shopping habits of other men like him. Read More
How These 5 Luxury Brands Stepped into the Smartwatch World
Here are five smartwatches that show how luxury brands are putting their own spin on the product to make it stand out in the market. Read More
Michael Kors and Hony Capital Among Bidders for Jimmy Choo
Michael Kors is set to submit an indicative bid for the upmarket shoemaker ahead of the bidding deadline next week. Read More
NARS Announces Expansion Into China Despite Criticism for Testing on Animals
High-end cosmetics brand NARS, with its parent company Shiseido, announced that it will be entering the China market in September with four physical stores. Read More
The Secrets to Luxury Eyewear Brand Gentle Monster’s Rapid Rise
Founded in 2011, Gentle Monster has become one of the fastest trending fashion brands in Asia; here, its founder shares the secrets to its success. Read More
China Continues to Drive Burberry’s Growth
The first-quarter report by British fashion house Burberry was better than expected, and news well-timed with the arrival of the new CEO, Marco Gobbetti. Read More
Louis Vuitton Releases First Smartwatch with Eye on China
The French luxury fashion house has introduced tech to its iconic timepieces and hopes its seamless operation in China will lure affluent travelers. Read More
Chinese Design Student Accuses Viktor & Rolf of Copying His Work
A Chinese design student at Parsons in New York claims that the latest collection of Dutch fashion brand Viktor & Rolf, which had cartoonish action figures strut the runway, borrowed his ideas. Read More
Amid Fierce Competition, Luxury Car King Audi Drops 12 Percent in First Half of 2017
In the first half of 2017, Audi had an uncharacteristic sales slump owing in part to a dispute between the luxury car brand and its dealers in China. Read More
Why Wealthy Chinese Women Are Flocking to LA to Give Birth
The founder of a WeChat consultancy for birth tourism discusses the motivations and experiences of Chinese mothers-to-be who choose to have their baby abroad. Read More
