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Though foreign brands have dominated the China luxury market since its first stirrings in the early 1980s, in recent years domestic brands have appeared on the scene, intent on leveraging their understanding of traditional Chinese craftsmanship to create "luxury, made in China." Read More

Following the release of the Chinese government's 12th five-year plan, we've seen a significant rise in the number of Chinese-language articles asking: just how far off are actual home-grown Chinese luxury labels? Read More

Despite the obsession with imported brands that remains among most of China's luxury shoppers, some domestic brands are starting to realize that a market for modern designs that incorporate traditional Chinese handicrafts does exist. Read More

With the opening of NE-TIGER's boutique at Shanghai's Lippo Plaza, it seems that homegrown Chinese luxury brands are now adopting a more active approach to building credibility. Read More

Though it's unlikely that many of China's most devoted luxury consumers will flock to BNC, it seems that Hong, a popular and influential media figure, is actually making a smart move by throwing her weight behind local Chinese designers. Read More

Qeelin has already made strides in overseas expansion, opening two boutiques in Paris and one in London and selling in retail outlets in Tokyo, Singapore and Los Angeles. Read More

Despite jade's often stodgy reputation and indifference among many younger Chinese (who still dream of draping their wrists in Cartier or Tiffany) among the more adventurous brands looking to create "luxury with Chinese characteristics" rather than ape predominantly western trends, jade is finding ever greater favor. Read More

Joining the glittering retail outlets at Park Life, Chinese architect Wang Hui has created a new installation as part of a global art exhibition, "Vogue Magazine Alive," which has also livened up high-end boutiques in Japan since beginning in Tokyo last year. Read More

A roundup of Jing Daily posts looking at some of China's up-and-coming domestic brands. Read More

This summer, two of the things Macau most wants to be known for -- luxury and conferences -- collide at the 5th annual China Luxury Summit. Read More