Fashion
Will Balenciaga Release Its Viral Trash Bag In China?
Balenciaga's $1,790 trash bag-inspired purse is turning heads worldwide. But will this absurd fashion piece drop in China's unforgiving market? Read More
LVMH Without Virgil: How the Conglomerate Can Speak to a New Generation
The late designer bridged a necessary gap between youth culture and stalwart luxury traditions. Can LVMH maintain that connection without him? Read More
Prada Captures China’s Attention With Help From The Metaverse
To celebrate the release of its Fall 2022 collection in Beijing, Prada joined forces with Baidu’s XiRang to create an interactive livestream of the runway. Read More
China’s Love Of Hanfu Is Here To Stay
Hanfu bas become much more than a niche Gen-Z interest. Its revival of subculture and tradition signals a paradigm shift in taste for young consumers. Read More
China’s High-End Malls Are Now Welcoming Emerging Designers
Chinese designer brands Shushu/Tong and Short Sentence are making their foray into high-end malls. Does this mark a coming of age for homegrown labels? Read More
Can Marine Serre Bring Upcycling To China?
Since creating her brand six years ago, Marine Serre’s vision has never wavered. As the brand launches its China website, how will it fare on the mainland? Read More
What Is Off-White’s Place In China Without Virgil?
Virgil Abloh’s cult of personality helped secure Off-White’s status as a leading luxury brand. Eight months after his passing, can the label grow without him? Read More
First Skirts, Now Paintings: Dior Faces More Copycat Accusations In China
For the second time in one month, Dior has been accused of cultural appropriation by Chinese netizens. Will the controversy escalate further? Read More
Is Tiffany’s New CryptoPunk Pendant Worth The $50,000 Price Tag?
Tiffany & Co. has sent shockwaves through Web3 with its inaugural virtual campaign, which aims to target the highly-exclusive CryptoPunk NFT community. Read More
Sneaker Brands In China Need To Look Beyond The Guochao Craze
With China's sneaker scene challenging the longtime dominance of western brands, collaborations and limited drops won't be enough to impress. Read More
