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.
Kyrie Irving and ANTA debuted HÉLÀ Season 2 and the HÉLÀ Code sneakers at New York Fashion Week, showcasing how the Chinese sportswear brand is evolving beyond performance to shape cultural identity and global relevance.
The fashion world is in mourning following the passing of Giorgio Armani at the age of 91, a visionary who reshaped modern elegance and championed independence in both design and business.
From Shenzhen’s first downtown duty-free store to Laopu Gold’s record-breaking growth, this week’s stories highlight how refined retail formats are redefining the future of China’s consumer economy.
Korean streetwear is no longer just a Seoul phenomenon. With first-store launches, omnichannel expansion, and cultural brand equity, labels like emis and Musinsa are reshaping China’s youth fashion landscape.