Yoon Ahn On Business, Fashion, And How To Do Everything At Once
The Asian American multi-hyphenate talks non-stop collaborations, her next move in the China market, and how she became fluent in fashion. Read More
Big Tech Has Seen The Potential Of China’s Web Novels And Short Dramas. When Will Luxury Follow Suit?
ByteDance, Baidu, Kuaishou, and Xiaomi are venturing into web novels and short dramas to realize a new monetization model. Brands should take a leaf out of their book. Read More
How Can We Define The Chinese Cultural Consumer In 2023?
Attributing specific characteristics by age group is too reductive in China, as CCCs span both Gen Z and millennials as well as older individuals. Read More
This Year, Fashion Gamified. But What Were The Best Luxury Fashion Gaming Collabs Of 2022?
Luxury fashion and gaming collaborations made headlines across 2022. From Ralph Lauren x Fortnite to Dior x Gran Turismo 7, which brand scored the highest? Read More
Earnings: Ralph Lauren Charges Ahead While Canada Goose, Adidas Brace For China Setbacks
While Ralph Lauren posts better-than-expected profits and maintains an optimistic outlook for the year, other fashion players are slashing their forecasts. Read More
Fendi’s New Game, Staffonly Sneakers, And Ann Andelman: China Collabs Of The Week
This week’s global brand collabs in China include Fendi launching a game with long-term collaborator, artist and clothing designer Oscar Wang. Read More
Skiing With Fendi, Glamping In Prada — China’s New Outdoor Sports Initiatives Create Growth Opportunities For Brands
Beijing is hedging its bets on the rise of outdoor sports like cycling, skiing and hiking. How can luxury brands capitalize on this growing market? Read More
Why Striving For ‘Best In Class’ Service Creates Zero Value For Luxury Brands
Brand storytelling is the foundation of the brand, while terms like “best in class” are simply objectives and not a direction, Daniel Langer explains. Read More
China’s Puffer Jacket Obsession: Not Just Moncler and Canada Goose, Homegrown Brands Are Taking Off
Domestic Chinese and international puffer jacket brands are battling for market share in the mainland. We take a look at which ones are emerging victorious. Read More
Mytheresa Bets On Local Talent To Woo China
Mytheresa's new China Designer Program will see collections from Xu Zhi, Jacques Wei, Susan Fang and Didu drop next April. Read More
New York’s Fifth Avenue Beats Hong Kong For World’s Most Expensive Shopping Area
Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui has been named the second most expensive retail spot in terms of rental costs as COVID-19 hits tourist-dependent economy hard. Read More
The ‘Carat Freedom’ Generation: Lab-Grown Diamonds Woo China’s Gen Z
A diamond isn’t forever. In China, domestic lab-grown diamond brands are providing alternatives to match Gen Z’s expectations for value and ethics. Read More
Max Mara’s Business Strategy Delves Into China’s Youth
Throughout 2022, Max Mara launched a series of initiatives in China translating its seven-decade legacy into Gen-Z-friendly language. Read More
Givenchy x (b).STROY, Balmain’s ‘Need For Speed’ Wearables, And More: Web3 Drops Of The Week
Collaborations are key to standing out in the metaverse. Here's a roundup of this week’s hottest Web3 activations, taken from our Jing Meta newsletter. Read More
Arc’teryx Capitalizes On Coffee and Skiing Fever This Winter Season
Arc'teryx collaborated with coffee roaster and retailer Peet’s Coffee to launch a coffee shop in Beidahu, Jilin Province. Read More
