Fashion
Gray Is The New Black: Is Fashion Finally Embracing Older Women?
Fashion is exalting women in their 60s and beyond. But it’ll take more than a few high-profile campaigns and covers to shake fashion’s obsession with youth. Read More
Ogawa Natsumi Coffee Merch, Sneakers And Doe Shanghai: China Collabs Of The Week
With Chinese consumers venturing outside, and brands leveraging the opportunity, global and local footwear crossovers and coffee culture are hot this week in China’s collaboration scene. Read More
Dries Van Noten Taps Local Artists To Build Cultural Relevance In Chengdu
How does the Belgian fashion brand resonate with the young fashionistas in Chengdu, a rising cultural hub in southwest China? Read More
Seeking Status: Will Fast Fashion Retailer Shein’s Luxury-focused Strategy Work?
While Shein hopes to enter the luxury sector by partnering with designers, luxury labels risk losing prestige by aligning with the fast fashion giant. Read More
What 2023 Has Taught Us About Chinese Brand Collaboration So Far
Chinese collaborations came in droves in Q1 2023, from McDonald’s and Clot, to Dingyun Zhang x Marni. What can brands learn from these co-branded releases? Read More
Dr Martens x BT21, Prada Coffee, And Palm Angels Barbour Coats: Global Collabs Of The Week
Elevated merchandise is the theme this week, from Dr Martens collaborating with BTS line BT21 to Prada hosting a Caffè at London's Harrods. Read More
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
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
