A weekly overview of China’s consumer market, highlighting retail strategy shifts, brand expansion, and financial developments across fashion, beauty, and global markets.
From retail reinvention to experiential luxury and the rise of new global hubs, the inaugural Shoptalk Luxe in Abu Dhabi offered a glimpse into how the industry is evolving — and what the shift means for Chinese brands, innovators, and the next generation of luxury consumers.
Zixin Zhong blends Art Deco structure with Chinese restraint to build a globally resonant Chinese fashion brand. Featured at 2025 Fashion Asia Hong Kong, her work explores interior worlds, ritual, and enduring design.
How Hennessy’s China strategy balances heritage, Chinese New Year marketing, nightlife culture, and authentic collaborations to remain relevant in today’s premium spirits market.
As brands shift from chasing volume to building long-term trust, PR firms in China are evolving into strategic growth partners—balancing efficiency with emotional value.
Over the past decade, LABELHOOD has evolved from an underground fashion showcase to a cultural force shaping China’s design narrative, bridging creative experimentation with global retail opportunities.
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.
Designer Yici Zhao’s journey from luxury jewelry to artisanal ceramics reflects a deeper shift—from brilliance to grounding, from perfection to presence. With her brand Yici (忆瓷), she redefines Chinese design through emotion, craft, and cultural roots.
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.