Riccardo Tisci
Will Virtual Livestreamers Replace Humans In China?
Virtual livestreamers have done well with anime and gaming-loving Gen Zers on Chinese e-commerce platforms. But can brands leverage this new medium? Read More
Will Matthew Williams’ Givenchy Work In China?
Givenchy appointed the American designer Matthew M. Williams as its new creative director, but will the its direction resonate with Chinese luxury shoppers? Read More
Burberry to Host Fall 2020 Runway Show in Shanghai
Burberry is taking its Autumn/Winter 2020 runway show to Shanghai as part of its dedicated program to reach China’s savvy, young consumers. Read More
Following Hong Kong Hit, Burberry Announces Bounce Back Strategy with Tencent
This morning saw British super brand Burberry report strong H1 results, despite continued unrest in Hong Kong shaking profits in the region. Read More
A Stagnant Prada Reckons with A Changing Chinese Customer
Prada’s first-half earnings report indicated that storm clouds are approaching for the brand, particularly in Greater China, with a 2 percent drop. Read More
Is Burberry’s Momentum Here to Stay?
Burberry seems to be on the right track to having a business turnaround, but the question remains to be whether the current upward trend can be sustained. Read More
Did the Met Gala’s ‘Camp’ Theme Confuse Chinese Fashion Fans?
The Met Gala 2019 still took Chinese social media by storm even though the theme, “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” was an unfamiliar concept to Chinese culture. Read More
Latest Drop: Louis Vuitton Debuts Sneaker Collection via WeChat Mini-program
French luxury powerhouse Louis Vuitton became the latest megabrand to “drop” on WeChat, unveiling its newest sneaker collection to Chinese consumers. Read More
Is the Fashion Designer ‘Cult of Personality’ to Blame for the D&G Mess?
The recent Dolce & Gabbana misstep is a leadership issue that should alert luxury brands to reconsider their relationship with celebrity designers. Read More
Burberry Blitz: For Chinese Buyers WeChat Flash Sale Checks All the Boxes
British high fashion brand Burberry hosted a 24-hour flash sales via WeChat mini-program to test the hotness of Riccardo Tisci’s debut. Read More
