Market Analysis
Chet Lo is London’s New Chinese Designer Star
Three Chinese designers have been shortlisted for the BFC’s NEWGEN talent support initiative. Is London the new breeding ground for domestic talent? Read More
What Crypto Art Does China’s Gen Z Want?
Not even China — with Beijing’s restrictions on crypto — is immune to the NFT hype. But to engage Gen-Z collectors, brands need to think local. Read More
Eileen Gu Shines at the Met Gala
The Met Gala has taken China by storm. With over 220 million views on Weibo so far, what exactly is attracting local netizens to the event? Read More
Are Kuaishou’s Luxury Ambitions a Pipe Dream?
While Kuaishou is making strides in areas such as e-commerce, there are signs that the platform may not quite be ready for its big luxury moment. Read More
China’s Latest Obsession: Performance Art Livestreaming
Just when you thought China had reached peak celebrity, it’s now become obsessed with performance art livestreaming from celebrities. April 23 saw the launch of a two-week performance art exhibition… Read More
Is China Excited About the Hello Kitty x Nike Rerelease?
Almost 20 years on, the playful Air Presto’s by Hello Kitty and Nike are back, stirring nostalgia for Chinese consumers. Read More
Inclusive Marketing Matters in China
Luxury can’t avoid the increasing significance of diversity. In China, an increasing number of brands have embedded it within their marketing. Read More
Will Philipp Plein’s Crypto Store Shake Up Luxury Retail?
Philipp Plein is giving his London flagship a metaverse makeover, from enabling crypto payments to unveiling an NFT gallery. Will other brands take note? Read More
Prada Launches Online Culture Club Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns
The Social Edition is our weekly series which deep dives into luxury initiatives in China’s social media landscape. Every week, we highlight brand campaigns distributed on Chinese digital platforms. Read More
China’s Changing Wine Industry
China’s wine sector didn’t quite live up to expectations. But today, with much of the mainland in lockdown, the way wine is consumed is being transformed. Read More
