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Slimane Causes Online Uproar in China Ahead of Celine’s Paris Show
In China, two recently-released Celine handbags designed by Creative Director Hedi Slimane have met serious backlash on social media. Read More
China’s Short-Sighted Youngsters Are Raising Demand for Luxury Eyewear
More than 80 percent of 20-22 year olds in China have myopia, owing to an excessive use of phones and screens. For luxury eyewear brands, this means big business. Read More
Luxury Brands in China Escalating Store Openings, Upgrade
Luxury brands in China have embarked on a new round of retail expansion in recent months to stay ahead of this fast-evolving consumer market. Read More
Chinese Characters in Fashion Design: Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation?
If before, wearing luxury goods displayed wealth, then wearing goods with Chinese characters now signifies the wearer’s personality, heritage and culture. Chinese millennials are eager to announce their identities to… Read More
Why Luxury Brands Won’t Mind JD.com’s Earnings Dip
Their audience and revenues are still growing, and crucially, so is their investment in a world-class logistics network. Read More
JD.com Shakes Up Management Team in Push Toward High-end Fashion
Hu Shengli successfully grew JD.com's dominance in the sale of electronics online. What can he accomplish as head of fashion? Read More
JD.com Counterfeit Scandal Kickstarts Consumer Rights Day in China
JD.com prides itself on selling authentic items, something crucial to its forays into the luxury market. Recent slip ups, however, are challenging public perceptions of the brand at a crucial… Read More
Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen Join JD.com’s Toplife
The luxury e-commerce platform is quickly establishing new partnerships with Western luxury brands, such as Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen. Read More
Can an “Autocratic” Chinese Owner Give Lanvin a Second Life?
Shaw-Lan Wang, Lanvin's major Chinese owner, has agreed to inject cash to support the dying fashion house by the year-end, but can she revive it, again? Read More
Can Kering Lead the Way for Eco-Friendly Shopping Among Chinese Luxury Consumers?
Chinese luxury consumers are in a good position to embrace the idea of sustainability if brands can move smartly to deal with their misconceptions. Read More
