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Lanvin Group to List in New York Following SPAC Merger

The fashion group, which owns brands including Lanvin, Sergio Rossi, St. John Knits and Wolford, will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange following a deal with Primavera Capital Acquisition Corporation.

Lanvin Group to List in New York Following SPAC Merger

The fashion group, which owns brands including Lanvin, Sergio Rossi, St. John Knits and Wolford, will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange following a deal with Primavera Capital Acquisition Corporation.


Luxury Resale Heats Up in China

Local start-ups and a major global resale player are amping up investments in China, where policymakers and investors are betting on the circular economy.

Luxury Resale Heats Up in China

Local start-ups and a major global resale player are amping up investments in China, where policymakers and investors are betting on the circular economy.


China’s Covid Outbreak Prompts Fears of More Supply Chain Disruptions

The country is reporting its highest caseloads since the start of the pandemic, and whole regions are locked down, sending shudders through a still fragile global supply chain.

China’s Covid Outbreak Prompts Fears of More Supply Chain Disruptions

The country is reporting its highest caseloads since the start of the pandemic, and whole regions are locked down, sending shudders through a still fragile global supply chain.


C-Beauty Brands Set Their Sights on Global Success

It was only a few years ago that Chinese beauty brands had trouble convincing consumers at home they were a viable alternative to global giants. Now, having won over their home country, these C-Beauty unicorns are now on the hunt for international sales.

C-Beauty Brands Set Their Sights on Global Success

It was only a few years ago that Chinese beauty brands had trouble convincing consumers at home they were a viable alternative to global giants. Now, having won over their home country, these C-Beauty unicorns are now on the hunt for international sales.


Shein Has a Serious New Competitor

One of many fast fashion players from China trying to use the Shein playbook to chip away at Boohoo and Fashion Nova is a new brand from e-commerce giant Alibaba.

Shein Has a Serious New Competitor

One of many fast fashion players from China trying to use the Shein playbook to chip away at Boohoo and Fashion Nova is a new brand from e-commerce giant Alibaba.


How to Make China’s ‘Friendliest’ Social Media Platform Pay Off

Fashion brands want to replicate the success of beauty players on Xiaohongshu but many use the wrong tone and content for the down-to-earth platform.

How to Make China’s ‘Friendliest’ Social Media Platform Pay Off

Fashion brands want to replicate the success of beauty players on Xiaohongshu but many use the wrong tone and content for the down-to-earth platform.


China’s Parallel NFT Universe: A Guide for Fashion

The NFT opportunity is different in China where tech giants are building a separate blockchain infrastructure driven by a government ban on cryptocurrency.

China’s Parallel NFT Universe: A Guide for Fashion

The NFT opportunity is different in China where tech giants are building a separate blockchain infrastructure driven by a government ban on cryptocurrency.


Eileen Gu’s China Choice Proves Lucrative, For Now

Sponsors, from luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co. to local sportswear giant Anta, have seen major spikes in searches for products worn by superstar skier at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Eileen Gu’s China Choice Proves Lucrative, For Now

Sponsors, from luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co. to local sportswear giant Anta, have seen major spikes in searches for products worn by superstar skier at the Beijing Winter Olympics.


How to Tap Luxury’s Hainan Opportunity

Even after China's borders reopen to international travel, holiday-makers will continue flocking to the luxury resorts on this tropical island renowned for duty-free shopping and golden sand beaches.

How to Tap Luxury’s Hainan Opportunity

Even after China's borders reopen to international travel, holiday-makers will continue flocking to the luxury resorts on this tropical island renowned for duty-free shopping and golden sand beaches.


The Unsung Employees Behind China’s Luxury Retail Boom

Local sales assistants are incredibly valuable to brands in China, but some say they have too much leverage over VIP clients.

The Unsung Employees Behind China’s Luxury Retail Boom

Local sales assistants are incredibly valuable to brands in China, but some say they have too much leverage over VIP clients.


Should Brands Be Less Deferential Toward China?

Public relations in China can be a cultural minefield, but market experts warn international brands against taking a conciliatory stance every time there is backlash.

Should Brands Be Less Deferential Toward China?

Public relations in China can be a cultural minefield, but market experts warn international brands against taking a conciliatory stance every time there is backlash.


Brands Struggle to Navigate China’s New Data Privacy Law

The Personal Information Protection Law restricts companies’ ability to use data to market to consumers, leading to increased costs and operational complexity for foreign brands.

Brands Struggle to Navigate China’s New Data Privacy Law

The Personal Information Protection Law restricts companies’ ability to use data to market to consumers, leading to increased costs and operational complexity for foreign brands.