Angel Chen
Designer
With her internationally stocked namesake label, Chen is part of a new wave of young Chinese designers garnering attention in both Asia and the West.
Why 5,000-Year-Old Fashion Is Making a Comeback
Handicrafts from China’s 56 ethnic minority groups have long been ignored and some are on the verge of extinction. Now their fashion techniques are being sought for inspiration and collaboration by brands as diverse as Marni and Uniqlo.
Why 5,000-Year-Old Fashion Is Making a Comeback
Handicrafts from China’s 56 ethnic minority groups have long been ignored and some are on the verge of extinction. Now their fashion techniques are being sought for inspiration and collaboration by brands as diverse as Marni and Uniqlo.
Think Twice Before You Snub Taobao
Taobao used to be synonymous with cheap, trendy and sometimes counterfeit fashion, but China’s largest e-commerce platform is now gaining fashion cred as more cool young designers credit it with their success.
Think Twice Before You Snub Taobao
Taobao used to be synonymous with cheap, trendy and sometimes counterfeit fashion, but China’s largest e-commerce platform is now gaining fashion cred as more cool young designers credit it with their success.
Want to Reach Chinese Teens? Take It Offline
Despite being digital whiz kids, China’s Post-00 generation increasingly want real world experiences. Brands who want a share of their discretionary spending, take note.
Want to Reach Chinese Teens? Take It Offline
Despite being digital whiz kids, China’s Post-00 generation increasingly want real world experiences. Brands who want a share of their discretionary spending, take note.
Can Money Buy Love? Some Brands Are Betting On It.
As Dior, Prada, Michael Kors and Tory Burch all compete for hearts and minds this Chinese Valentine’s Day, understanding the changing nature of romantic gift-giving could give them the edge.
Can Money Buy Love? Some Brands Are Betting On It.
As Dior, Prada, Michael Kors and Tory Burch all compete for hearts and minds this Chinese Valentine’s Day, understanding the changing nature of romantic gift-giving could give them the edge.
Why H&M Is Using Kung Fu to Boost Its Business
With its latest martial arts-inspired collaboration, the brand joins the ranks of Converse, Swarovski and Levi’s as more global players partner with Chinese designers in the hopes of boosting profits. Will it work?
Why H&M Is Using Kung Fu to Boost Its Business
With its latest martial arts-inspired collaboration, the brand joins the ranks of Converse, Swarovski and Levi’s as more global players partner with Chinese designers in the hopes of boosting profits. Will it work?
Chinese Designers Had a Breakthrough Season. Now What?
China’s emerging design talent is in higher demand than ever, but can the country’s fashion industry overcome its next obstacles?
Chinese Designers Had a Breakthrough Season. Now What?
China’s emerging design talent is in higher demand than ever, but can the country’s fashion industry overcome its next obstacles?
Global Brands Have a Design Disconnect with China’s Youth
Shanghai Fashion Week exposed a subtle but unshakable aesthetic gap between local designers and global fashion brands, suggesting that the latter need to do better range planning to satiate demand in China. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Global Brands Have a Design Disconnect with China’s Youth
Shanghai Fashion Week exposed a subtle but unshakable aesthetic gap between local designers and global fashion brands, suggesting that the latter need to do better range planning to satiate demand in China. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Who's Who Behind the Scenes at Shanghai Fashion Week
With its growing network of trade shows, showrooms and B2B events, China’s leading fashion week has produced an influential group of power brokers at the ready-to-wear event. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Who's Who Behind the Scenes at Shanghai Fashion Week
With its growing network of trade shows, showrooms and B2B events, China’s leading fashion week has produced an influential group of power brokers at the ready-to-wear event. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Is Luxury Immune from Europe's Trade Tussle with China?
China has given a lifeline to European luxury brands, but trade tensions are brewing. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Is Luxury Immune from Europe's Trade Tussle with China?
China has given a lifeline to European luxury brands, but trade tensions are brewing. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
In Milan, New Energy and New Career Opportunities
The potential to build a creative or commercial career in the Italian fashion capital is on the rise, with a combination of blockbuster commercial success, novel aesthetics and a diversifying talent pool creating new opportunities.
In Milan, New Energy and New Career Opportunities
The potential to build a creative or commercial career in the Italian fashion capital is on the rise, with a combination of blockbuster commercial success, novel aesthetics and a diversifying talent pool creating new opportunities.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
