Market Analysis
At Shanghai Fashion Week, One Word Was On Everybody’s Mind
Recovery. The latest edition of Shanghai Fashion Week shows signs of a rebound and fresh energy as China adapts to a post-pandemic norm. Read More
Rimowa Bets On China’s Travel Rebound With Pop-up Exhibition In Nanjing
Luxury luggage manufacturer Rimowa is looking to win clients beyond first-tier cities in China as inbound and outbound travel resumes. Read More
Morgan Stanley Report: China’s Reopening Means More Spending On Luxury
Chinese luxury spending is forecast to return to pre-pandemic figures — under the right conditions. Read More
Will Strengthening Ties Between Saudi Arabia And China Transform Luxury, Business, And Tourism?
Keen to diversify its economy, Saudi Arabia eyes Chinese tourists as business and security ties between the two countries proliferate. Read More
What Alibaba Group’s Big Breakup Means For Retail And Luxury
Jack Ma’s sprawling conglomerate Alibaba just announced it’s splitting into six entities, the largest restructuring in its 24-year history. Read More
Beyoncé in Balmain, Jeremy Scott With Hyundai And Tommy Jeans x Aries: Global Collabs Of The Week
In the same week that Beyoncé’s Adidas-led Ivy Park closed, the star unveiled a couture merchandise collection with Balmain. Can this redeem her role in fashion? Read More
Sorry Hypebeasts: China Says Gorpcore Is Out, ‘Cleanfit’ Is In
China’s fashion-forward Gen Z is losing interest in gorpcore and embracing cleaner, more immaculate aesthetics. Read More
Pooches In Chau Rising, Asics Goes Local, And Redmi’s At Hogwarts: China Collabs Of The Week
In this week’s collab news, we talk tech, pets, and streetwear. Brand tie-ups suggest working with emerging names is the best way to connect with Chinese subcultures. Read More
China’s Gen Z, Kidults Fuel Luxury x Anime Collabs In 2023
More than 50 luxury brands launched anime pieces on Tmall Luxury Pavilion in March, pointing to the power of the Japanese genre. Read More
Bottoms Up: How China’s Pleasure-seeking Consumers Are Falling For Luxury Whisky
As whisky booms in popularity in China, there is a huge opportunity for premium whisky brands to engage with new, younger consumers. Read More
