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10 Apr

EXCLUSIVE: Gong Li Fronts W China Launch Issue

EXCLUSIVE: Gong Li Fronts W China Launch Issue
SHANGHAI — W Magazine made its China debut on Monday with a canopy story fronted by Gong Li, the 57-year-old Asian film star. Lensed by Feng Hai, the editorial shows Gong going about her busy life in Paris and likewise features French actress Isabelle Huppert in a single version of the quilt art. Mix Wei, W China’s editor in chief, said the aim of the black-and-white editorial was to indicate “familiar scenes from her[Gong’s] life outside of the limelight, as a traditional person.” W China’s cover story featuring Gong Li. W China’s cover story featuring Gong Li. “We desired to document this cut-off date once we finally took off our masks and commenced to embrace the world. It feels each familiar and unfamiliar,” said Wei...
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30 Jan

China Insight: Is China’s Fashion Industry Recovering Since COVID-19

China Insight: Is China’s Fashion Industry Recovering Since COVID-19
Nobody desires to miss the opportunities from China’s reopening. At the tip of 2022, most COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, sparking a latest phase of recovery because the Chinese economy, including the style industry, hopes to bottom out. Yet each consumer psychology and market demand have modified dramatically. When will business be back to normal and can Spring Festival travel now underway generate strong spending? Can the style market bounce back? “Recovery” was a word repeatedly mentioned over the past three years. Nevertheless, the total recovery — from consumption to the provision chain — may very well take three more years. What stage is the style consumer market represented by luxury goods in before the actual recovery comes? Is the footwear supply...
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18 Jan

Mainland China Closures Dent Burberry Growth in Key Holiday Period

Mainland China Closures Dent Burberry Growth in Key Holiday Period
LONDON – COVID-19 disruption in China took a bite out of Burberry’s growth in the important thing holiday trading period, with third-quarter retail revenue flat at constant exchange, and up 5 percent at reported rates.  Retail revenue was 756 million kilos within the 13 weeks ended Dec. 31, compared with 723 million kilos within the corresponding period last yr. Comparable store sales were up 1 percent, compared with 7 percent within the corresponding period last yr. In mainland China, certainly one of Burberry’s biggest markets, sales were down 23 percent attributable to lockdowns and the country’s later decision to chill out COVID regulations throughout the period. Outside mainland China, comparable stores sales advanced 11 percent with the EMEIA region, Japan, South Korea and South Asia-Pacific...
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2 Jan

China Responds To Death Of Iconic Designer And Taoist

China Responds To Death Of Iconic Designer And Taoist
What Happened: The world has been mourning the death of famed clothier, activist, cultural maven and elegance icon Vivienne Westwood since December 29. Dubbed “the high priestess of punk,” she reportedly died peacefully, surrounded by family in South London at age 81. Spiritually, she considered herself a Taoist, famously penning, “There was never more need for the Tao today. Tao gives you a sense that you simply belong to the cosmos and provides purpose to your life; it gives you a way of identity and strength to know you’re living the life you may live and subsequently must be living: make full use of your character and full use of your life on earth.”  Almost every big name in fashion, including Nick...
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