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US imposes import restrictions on three additional Chinese companies with forced labour links

The United States has expanded import restrictions, targeting three additional Chinese companies implicated in using forced labour, particularly involving Uyghur minorities, in an effort to eliminate such goods from the U.S. supply chain. Xinjiang Tianmian Foundation Textile Co Ltd, Xinjiang Tianshan Wool Textile Co. Ltd, and Xinjiang Zhongtai...

Retail

Gucci launches official store on JD.com

Italian fashion house Gucci has announced a digital partnership with Chinese e-commerce retailer JD.com to boost its presence in the region. As part of the partnership, Gucci has launched an official digital flagship store on JD.com, marking the first time the Italian luxury brand has been accessible on the platform as it looks to enhance its...

Fashion

Kenzo chooses Shanghai for first ever show in China

Fashion houses are strategically expanding their outreach by showcasing their collections on both domestic turf and international stages, thereby tapping into broader and more diverse audiences. After Bottega Veneta re-presented its Fall 2023 collection in Beijing, after an initial showing during Milan Fashion Week in February, Kenzo also took...

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Samuel Ross designs China-inspired Absolut vodka bottle

British fashion designer and founder of A-Cold-Wall Samuel Ross has designed a limited-edition China-inspired Absolut vodka bottle via his industrial design practice SR_A. The one-litre vodka bottles have a limited run of 1,350 bottles and will be available in China through Absolut’s WeChat mini-programme, Absolut Lab. In addition, Ross has also...

Fashion

Bally names Roy Wang as its new global ambassador

Swiss luxury brand Bally has named Chinese singer-songwriter and actor Roy Wang as its new global brand ambassador to reinforce the label’s “multi-generational appeal”. In a statement, Bally said that Wang, who has nearly 100 million followers across social media and is hugely popular across China, would help the brand build upon its “robust...

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Harrods to open first private members’ club in Shanghai

Luxury department store Harrods is targeting the ultra-rich in China with its first-ever private members’ club, which will open in Shanghai, complete with an exclusive Gordon Ramsay restaurant. Harrod’s ‘The Residence’ will be located on level two of Cha House in the heart of Shanghai, and will house a bar, lounge, private dining rooms and...

Fashion

Canada launches enquiry into alleged use of Uyghur forced labour by Nike

Nike is facing fresh scrutiny as Canada's ethics watchdog investigates allegations of Uyghur forced labour in the company's Chinese operations. The probe follows complaints filed by human rights groups, reported the BBC. Nike claims it severed ties with the accused companies. The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (Core) has...

Business

China's luxury fashion and beauty on the road to post-pandemic growth

Chinese luxury fashion and beauty sales are expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels, reaching 131 billion dollars by 2027, according to a report by BoF Insights, a think-tank at the Business of Fashion (BoF). Two-thirds of luxury purchases will occur in mainland China by 2027, with Chinese shoppers budgeting at least 1,000 dollars for luxury...

Business

China’s rebound and Middle East’s rise to drive luxury market next year

While the luxury market remained fairly consistent throughout the course of the pandemic, the sector is still set to embark on a notable increase as consumers from various regions up their spending. This is according to the ninth edition of the Altagamma Consumer and Retail Insight, a Milan-based event hosted by Altagamma chairman Mattero...

Business

Nobis announces joint venture to expand in China

Luxury Canadian outerwear brand Nobis has announced a joint venture with Chinese multi-brand fashion group ShenZhen Ellassay Fashion Co., Ltd to expand in the region as part of its global expansion plans. In a statement, both companies said that the strategic alliance would “combine Nobis' innovative, high-quality, functional outerwear with...

Fashion

Chanel to showcase Cruise 2024 collection in Shenzhen

Chanel has announced its return to China with its 2024 Cruise collection set to be held in Shenzhen this November. Chanel last held a significant event in mainland China in 2019, with its “Mademoiselle Privé” exhibition in Shanghai. Hosting a large production shows luxury’s dedication to the Chinese market and its recognition of China's...

Culture

CHIC: Spring event of China's largest fashion and lifestyle fair with record number of visitors

30th anniversary of CHIC China International Fashion Fair: Spring event of China's largest fashion and lifestyle fair with record number of visitors • Over 1270 exhibitors on 117,200 sqm at CHIC in March • Record attendance: almost 150,000 visitors at CHIC's 30th anniversary • Higher demands on quality, sustainability and individuality of...