Chinese Retailer Bananaunder Aims for $500 Million IPO
The fast-rising Sequoia China-backed brand, known for clothing, footwear and accessories with inbuilt sun protection, has filed to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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7 Shanghai Powerbrokers on the Future of China’s Fashion Ecosystem
As influencers, buyers and editors gather for the latest Shanghai Fashion Week, industry insiders share their thoughts on China’s creative ecosystem and what needs to happen for the city to become a global fashion capital.
7 Shanghai Powerbrokers on the Future of China’s Fashion Ecosystem
As influencers, buyers and editors gather for the latest Shanghai Fashion Week, industry insiders share their thoughts on China’s creative ecosystem and what needs to happen for the city to become a global fashion capital.
China
Brands Must Rethink Their Approach to Chinese Festivals
Qixi and other festivals offer valuable marketing opportunities but a crowded shopping calendar and overzealous brands are contributing to consumer fatigue.
Brands Must Rethink Their Approach to Chinese Festivals
Qixi and other festivals offer valuable marketing opportunities but a crowded shopping calendar and overzealous brands are contributing to consumer fatigue.
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Shanghai Fashion Week Ups the Ante
China’s most globally-minded fashion week is becoming an umbrella event for new platforms clustering around Shanghai.
Shanghai Fashion Week Ups the Ante
China’s most globally-minded fashion week is becoming an umbrella event for new platforms clustering around Shanghai.
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Andrea Jiapei Li’s Playful Proportions
This month, our Spotlight shines on New York-based designer Andrea Jiapei Li, whose impeccable construction and play on proportions caught the eye of Dover Street Market.
Andrea Jiapei Li’s Playful Proportions
This month, our Spotlight shines on New York-based designer Andrea Jiapei Li, whose impeccable construction and play on proportions caught the eye of Dover Street Market.
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The News in Brief
Mytheresa Partners With JD.com in China
The German luxury e-commerce company has joined the Chinese e-commerce giant, launching an official e-boutique on its platform.
Anta Net Profit Surges 49.6% in 2021
Chinese sportswear giant Anta Sports posted strong annual revenue of 49.33 billion ($7.76 billion) yuan in 2021, up 38.9 percent year-on-year.
Perfect Diary Parent Yatsen Holdings Sees 2021 Revenue Rise 11.6%
The Guangzhou-based parent company of Perfect Diary and Eve Lom posted total net revenue of 5.84 billion yuan ($916.4 million) in 2021.
Swire to Open New Taikoo Li Shopping Mall in Xi’an
The real estate developer has announced its intention to open the fourth iteration of its fashion and lifestyle concept, Taikoo Li, in China’s ancient capital of Xi’an.
Anta to Open First Fila-Branded Hotel in Shanghai
The Chinese sportswear giant announced plans for the first Fila-branded hotel, dubbed Fila House, in Shanghai in conjunction with Hyatt Group.
Streetwear Brand Starter Raises $40 Million in New Funding from Chinese Investors
The brand, which was originally founded in the US but has found recent success in the China market, has recently raised $40 million in series C financing, led by Chinese investor QY Capital.
Alibaba’s Koala Haigou Launches Luxury Channel
The cross-border e-commerce platform owned by Chinese tech giant Alibaba has launched a luxury channel offering more than 10,000 products from more than 200 brands.