Virgil Abloh
Business of Fashion’s CEO Amed on China’s Style Tribes of the Future
Jing Daily caught up with Business of Fashion CEO Imran Amed ahead of the release of its State of Fashion 2019 report, co-authored with McKinsey & Company. Read More
Is China Rap Superstar Kris Wu Too ‘Street’ for Louis Vuitton?
A furious war is waging on China social media over Louis Vuitton’s surprise announcement yesterday that it has named 27-year-old celebrity Kris Wu as its global brand ambassador. Read More
Chinese Whispers: WeChat Moments Ads Q3 Rankings, and More
In a ranking released by WeChat that rates brands' ad performance on moments pages, luxury brands Tiffany, Cartier, and Maserati were named. Read More
Luxury Streetwear Goes Mainstream in Label-thirsty China
2017 was the year China went crazy for streetwear. Luxury brands have taken note, but it remains to be seen how many Chinese consumers are willing to follow what they saw as more authentic outsider designers as they sign up to heritage luxury houses. Read More
With Sneaker Con’s Hong Kong Debut, Sneakers Enter the Luxury Firmament
With the debut in Hong Kong of Sneaker Con, the "Paris Fashion Week" for kicks, sneakers are getting more opportunities to show off their high-end side in China. Read More
This Hip Hop Show Brings Upscale Streetwear to China, But at What Price?
A popular hip hop show in China has led to a spike in interest in streetwear fashion and culture, but it's a tricky proposition for brands in China. Read More
Virgil Abloh Gives China’s Luxury Streetwear Fans Off-White Flagship Store
Kanye West's creative director opened new Greater China stores following Liu Wen's award-winning Met Gala appearance in an Off-White dress. Read More
