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
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.
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.
China’s consumer industries are once again demonstrating how fast competitive dynamics can shift — with beauty at the center of this week’s realignment. Local players are surging, Japanese incumbents are dealing with headwinds.