After the breakout moment, what comes next for Chinese luxury? At Fashion Asia Hong Kong, former Boucheron APAC president André Hou offers a clear-eyed view on why building Made-in-China luxury is a generational task—and what brands must do to earn lasting global legitimacy.
Through the Fashion Challenges Forum and its integration with Clockenflap, the platform positions Hong Kong as a “Super Connector,” translating Asian cultural depth into global fashion understanding while building the infrastructure needed for long-term growth.
This week’s Weekly Brief reviews the most significant developments shaping the China consumer market, from accelerated retail exits and major flagship investments to the global expansion of Chinese brands and deepening capital ties with international groups. Together, these moves reveal how China’s retail, luxury, fashion, and lifestyle sectors are recalibrating
At Beauty Shanghai 2025, five emerging C-beauty brands revealed how China’s beauty industry is evolving beyond trends—toward a new aesthetic standard rooted in culture, design, and slow luxury.
Once crafted for emperors, Ru porcelain is being reimagined by Li Keming, founder of Rushanming, as a vessel of light, harmony, and modern refinement. Guided by the Song-dynasty philosophy of tian ren he yi—the unity of nature and spirit—Li transforms this thousand-year-old Chinese art into a bridge between tradition and
As China’s outbound travel market enters a new phase of maturity, Viking is redefining what luxury means for an often-overlooked group: the silver generation. Viking’s new “River + Ocean” program marks a bold new chapter for China’s mature travelers.
Bosideng’s collaboration with Kim Jones cements China’s growing creative influence on global fashion. As Arc’teryx reshuffles leadership and Shanghai Fashion Week expands, Chinese brands are driving a new wave of cultural confidence.
This week’s Monday Briefing tracks Gucci’s Demna-era debut at Milan Fashion Week, Shanghai Fashion Week 2026’s official calendar, and Goyard’s record-breaking 2024 revenue. From Ouyang Nana joining Woolmark to Greg Hsu signing with Canada Goose, and Nike × SKIMS redefining sportswear, the stories highlight how global and Chinese brands are
Arc’teryx’s controversial fireworks collaboration with Cai Guo-Qiang in Tibet backfired, triggering backlash from its core outdoor community and raising questions about luxury ambition, brand misalignment, and ESG credibility.
Balenciaga returns to fragrance with the relaunch of Le Dix and a new Haute Parfumerie line. Explore what this means for the brand and Kering Beauté’s strategy.