Tech
How Cartier Won China’s Social Media
The consumer landscape has moved slower in luxury because of traditional notions about the industry. But in China, Cartier is bucking that trend. Read More
And The Winner Is? WeChat, Of Course!
Having battled all other competitors, WeChat has not only managed to survive, but also thrive, becoming China’s only messaging app. Read More
Dior’s Failed China Livestream Is A Western Luxury Problem
Over 11 million people in China viewed Dior’s latest collection. The feedback was harsh, prompting the question: Does luxury even care about livestreaming? Read More
Is Criticism Of Its Hostile Work Culture Hurting Pinduoduo?
The Chinese e-commerce company Pinduoduo is being criticized for its unethical workplace culture. Will this crisis slow down the tech giant’s meteoric rise? Read More
Will the West Catch Up With China’s Social Commerce?
Purchases are predominantly influenced by social media, but the West has yet to pick up the pace of China when it comes to integrating mobile payments. Read More
Are Chinese Netizens Sick Of Mass Digitization?
China’s e-commerce giants have jumped headfirst into the growing grocery delivery trend, but some netizens are shaming them for the social ramifications. Read More
Who Benefits from Xiaomi’s Blacklisting?
The US has added China’s second-largest phone maker, Xiaomi, to a blacklist of companies. But who exactly will its investment ban hurt? Read More
Could Your Next Job In Luxury Be In Circularity?
Today's luxury jobs have been around data, digital and diversity, tomorrow could be about circularity and Chinese consumers will ensure that happens. Photo: Courtesy of C2H4LosAngeles. Read More
Could Alibaba Try to Acquire Farfetch?
Although an acquisition of Farfetch by Alibaba remains — no pun intended — farfetched, in many ways it would be a logical combination. Read More
How Brands Should Navigate Douyin’s 600M Daily Users
With over 600 million active daily users, Douyin offers brands broad access to luxury’s increasingly important consumers: China’s Gen Zers and millennials. Read More
