Search Results: "second-tier"
Second-Tier Spotlight: Kunming Quietly Becoming A Luxury Brand Magnet
Once-sleepy Kunming has unexpectedly become one of the most lucrative luxury markets in southwest China. With Louis Vuitton preparing to open its largest flagship in southwest China in Kunming, is… Read More-
Second-Tier Spotlight: Hangzhou’s Rapidly Evolving Luxury Market
While Hangzhou's natural beauty has made it a draw for China's elite for centuries (and its domestic tourists in more recent years), its proximity to Shanghai has made it something… Read More -
Second-Tier Spotlight: Qingdao’s Jade Fever Fueling Concerns
With many affluent Chinese purchasing more gold, jade and jewelry as alternative investments or for enjoyment in recent years, jade has again become a hot topic of discussion. Read More -
Second-Tier Spotlight: A Golden Publicity Stunt In Changsha
In this week's spotlight, we look at a highly unusual story: a recent headline-grabbing event in Changsha, capital of Hunan province, during which two models donned 24-carat gold lingerie worth… Read More -
Second-Tier Spotlight: Chengdu Catching Wine Bug
While Chengdu is known more for spicy food than wine appreciation, the Chengdu Evening News notes this week that the increasing wealth that's pumping up the city's luxury market is… Read More -
Second-Tier Spotlight: Shenyang Mad For Second-Hand Luxury
As the largest city in northeast China and a key transportation and trade hub, owing to its proximity to Russia and North Korea, Shenyang, capital of Liaoning Province, has seen… Read More -
Second-Tier Spotlight: Xi’an’s Young Luxury Consumers
It might not be as cosmopolitan as Shanghai or as culturally relevant as Beijing, but Xi'an, capital city of Shaanxi Province and former imperial seat of power, is rapidly becoming… Read More -
Second-Tier Strategy: Louis Vuitton Launches In Zhengzhou
Now operating locations in 29 cities, from Shanghai to Shenyang, Hangzhou to Harbin, Louis Vuitton, like rapidly expanding competitors Gucci and Prada, has turned its focus to China's lucrative inland… Read More -
Bottega Veneta Opens First Second-Tier Location In Nanjing
Though the opening of a new location generally isn't terribly newsworthy in itself, one interesting facet to this story is that it shows how major luxury brands like Bottega Veneta… Read More 
China Continues To Fuel Spring Luxury Rebound
The return of Chinese consumer demand is propelling the stock prices of European luxury groups like LVMH and Hermès to new highs. Read More
