In China, May 20 — known as “520” because its Mandarin pronunciation resembles “I love you” — has evolved into one of the country’s most commercially significant romance-driven shopping moments. For luxury brands, the date has long served as a predictable stage for grand declarations of love: celebrity couples, heart-shaped
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At BeautyShanghai, BeautyMatter and Jingzhi Media Group introduced the Chinese edition of FUTURE50 and announced FUTURE15 Asia — a new initiative designed to help emerging Asian beauty brands build global visibility and industry connections.
Yici is redefining contemporary Chinese luxury through tactility, emotional resonance, and ceramic design—building objects meant not just to be seen, but lived with.
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.