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Shein to reportedly confidentially file for Hong Kong IPO

Fast fashion giant Shein is believed to be planning to confidentially file a draft prospectus for a Hong Kong IPO. This is according to three sources for Reuters, one of which said the filing could be submitted as soon as this week. Two sources said that, if approved, Shein’s intention to file confidentially would be a waiver of one of the main...

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Shein reportedly eyeing Hong Kong listing as London IPO plans halt

Shein is seemingly changing course. The Chinese fast fashion giant is believed to now be looking to Hong Kong for its initial public offering (IPO) after plans to list in London grinded to a halt. According to sources for Reuters, Shein has turned to Hong Kong after it failed to get Chinese regulators to approve of its London Stock Exchange...

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In Hong Kong, Fashion InStyle aims to make ‘Made in Asia’ rhyme with sustainability

As the global economy was disrupted by rising US tariffs, many Asian fashion players met in Hong Kong from April 27 to 30 to attend the Fashion InStyle trade show and the first edition of the Next@Fashion InStyle space. FashionUnited was on site to gauge the pulse of ‘Made in Asia’. It was crowded in late April at the huge Convention and...

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GQ: Hong Kong edition planned from summer 2025

Condé Nast International will bring GQ to Hong Kong in summer 2025 through a licensing agreement with Rubicon Publishing Ltd., the publisher behind Vogue Hong Kong, the companies announced on Tuesday. The first print issue of the men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine is scheduled for release in September 2025. The new edition will be published in...

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In Hong Kong, Fashion InStyle is preparing to welcome the fashion world

Beyond its established status as a shopping destination, Hong Kong is also a hub for textile innovation, with advancements set to be showcased at Fashion InStyle, from April 27 to 30. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this year's trade show will feature a new area called Next@Fashion InStyle, with a decidedly...

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Lacoste announces opening of regional headquarters in Hong Kong

Sportswear brand Lacoste has announced the opening of its regional headquarters in Hong Kong, reflecting its desire to expand in the region. “We celebrated the opening of our new regional headquarters in Hong Kong. Our new office offers employees an excellent working environment, with a collaborative space that encourages interaction and...

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Green is the new black: How Hong Kong aims to fashion a sustainable future

In an era of environmental reckoning, Hong Kong's Fashion Summit 2024 held during its Fashion Fest last month, arrived with the ambitious mandate of transforming sustainable fashion from a niche concept to a mainstream business imperative. The event represented more than a typical industry gathering—it's a strategic repositioning of Hong Kong as...

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Hong Kong's fashion awakening: Building bridges between East and West

The newly erected Henderson building in Hong Kong has rapidly established itself as a landmark of architectural and commercial significance, epitomising the city's ambitious urban transformation. Its genesis on a former car park—now the world's most expensive plot, acquired for a staggering 3 billion dollars — symbolizes Hong Kong's relentless...

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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...

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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 --...

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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...