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Manolo Blahnik opens first Mainland China boutique

Luxury footwear and accessories brand Manolo Blahnik is cementing its commitment to China with the opening of its first boutique in the country’s mainland. Located in Shanghai’s Plaza 66, the store was designed by the brand’s CEO, Kristina Blahnik, and draws inspiration from the concept initially used for Manolo Blahnik’s boutique in Burlington...

People

Hong Kong cheongsam master in the mood to retire after 75 years

Hong Kong - Bent over a magenta chiffon fabric, an elderly Hong Kong tailor wearing thick glasses meticulously stitched on embroidered butterflies, working to transform the shimmering material into an elegant, high-collared Chinese dress known as a cheongsam. At 88, Yan Kar-man is one of Hong Kong's oldest master tailors of the cheongsam --...

Business

Christie's opens regional headquarters in Hong Kong, banking on rebound in art sales

Hong Kong - British auction house Christie's opened a new regional headquarters in Hong Kong on Friday, banking on a rebound in sales in Asia-Pacific despite a struggling global art market. After Phillips and Sotheby's, Christie's - owned by French billionaire François Pinault's holding company Artémis - is the third major auction house to set...

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Centrestage Hong Kong returns in full force, this time with a British twist

Hong Kong once again played host to the high-energy trade show Centrestage last week, where, despite the looming threat of Typhoon Yagi, a positive international turnout highlighted why the region deserves its place as a strong international fashion player. The fair itself, now in its ninth edition, spanned September 4 to 7, cutting short on the...

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Redress Design Awards 2024: The past, present and future of the circular design initiative

The 14th annual edition of the Redress Design Awards were held today, during the ongoing Centrestage Hong Kong trade show, where a slew of new designers showcased collections made under the guidance of the educational NGO. Despite being rescheduled one day later due to the emergence of Typhoon Yagi, the event still drew in a sizable crowd made...

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Robert Wun on Hong Kong homecoming, London and the meaning of couture

This week marked the first time London-based designer Robert Wun had brought his now synonymous theatricality to the runway in his home region of Hong Kong. Ahead of the anticipated occasion, the city itself had been brimming with excitement, and as such bestowed upon him the honour of being the first designer to host a fashion show in the Hong...

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US-born golf brand Ashworth collaborates with Hong Kong upcomer Mountain Yam

A desire for heritage labels to lean in on the youthful creativity of emerging brands is not an entirely new concept. Such a partnership typically hopes to appeal to younger consumers that are drawn to the sometimes more forward-thinking or innovative approach of designers that can be attributed to their respective generation. It was this that...

Fairs

Centrestage Hong Kong to return with Robert Wun headlining

The ninth edition of Centrestage Hong Kong is almost underway. This year, the annual trade show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), spans September 4 to 7 and will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here, a slew of fashion shows, parades and seminars will be held alongside what is to be a “...

Business

Abercrombie & Fitch reportedly mulling return to Hong Kong after eight years

Eight years after shutting up shop in the region, Abercrombie & Fitch is believed to be mulling its return to Hong Kong. It is understood that the apparel retailer has its eyes on renting two large stores in the area, according to unnamed sources for Bloomberg. While one is reportedly located in Causeway Bay shopping mall Hysan Place, and is...

Business

L'Occitane set for privatisation as it delists from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

L'Occitane International, the Hong Kong-listed French cosmetics group, is poised to delist from the stock market after securing support from minority shareholders for its privatisation bid. The company announced on Wednesday that 91.97 per cent of shareholders had accepted the share offer, comfortably surpassing the threshold required to...

Culture

Princess Diana's dresses on display in Hong Kong ahead of auction

Hong Kong - Shoulder-padded, daffodil yellow and accented with gleaming gold buttons -- a very of-its-time suit Princess Diana wore during her 1989 trip to Hong Kong is now among six outfits on display in the former British colony. The collection of dresses, shoes and handbags -- some of which are familiar fashion moments from the Princess of...

Business

Manolo Blahnik teams up with Bluebell Group for Hong Kong expansion

Manolo Blahnik Group has expanded its existing partnership with luxury brand operator Bluebell Group, forming a joint venture dedicated to the Hong Kong market. This latest agreement by the duo, which currently operate partnerships in Asia regions like Japan, Malaysia and Singapore, looks to further support the brand’s wider strategic growth...