Is Hong Kong’s fashion design industry having a moment? Hot on the heels of this month’s Chanel Cruise 2024/25 show at the Hong Kong Design Institute – attended by the likes of French model Caroline de Maigret and Spanish actress Penélope Cruz – the city is to host the first “Hong Kong Fashion Fest” from … Read more
Boosted by a series of financial policy measures unveiled by the People’s Bank of China, the State Financial Regulatory Administration, and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) in late September and the announcement by the People’s Bank of China to establish the Securities, Funds and Insurance Companies Swap Facility (SFISF), the country’s stock market showed … Read more
SHANGHAI—The Moncler City of Genius spectacle wrapped up in Shanghai on Saturday night, with its latest roster of creative talents showcasing their codesigned collections in their respective booths at the China Ship Pavilion by the Huangpu River. After entering the Moncler “city” via an archway-shaped entrance, guests were greeted by an installation by the much-celebrated … Read more
SHANGHAI – With the runways ruled by the Miu Miu aesthetic and New Chinese style, the local fashion market lacked a certain disruptive impetus that could point to future growth opportunities. “There’s less newness and risk-taking this season, which reflects a more cautious economic environment,” said Jillian Xin, buying director at Labelhood. “It’s rare to … Read more
TURNING PAGES: Swedish fast-fashion giant H&M is ready to engage with China’s local creative community once again, announcing an in-depth partnership with Shanghai Fashion Week last week. As part of the deal, the brand will release a collaboration collection with a Chinese fashion designer under the support of Shanghai Fashion Week this fall. During the … Read more
SHANGHAI — For fall 2024, buyers attending Shanghai Fashion Week are aiming to battle the slowing market by focusing on brands that have a strong sense of identity. Many praised Samuel Gui Yang‘s singular focus on blending Scandinavian simplicity with New Chinese Style sensibility. “Samuel has consistently explored the fusion of Eastern and Western female … Read more
SHANGHAI — The fall 2024 edition of Shanghai Fashion Week concluded Monday evening as the Guangzhou-based label Mithworld presented its new collection at the official venue at Xintiandi. Despite a slew of global brands such as Loewe, Hermès, Supreme, Peter Do, and Courrèges doing things around the same time as Shanghai Fashion Week, many in … Read more
Despite China‘s challenging economic outlook, attendees at the fall 2024 edition of Shanghai Fashion Week continued to display plenty of personal style. As captured by WWD’s photographer Su Shan Leong, most adhered to the quiet luxury trend, donning statement trenches and wool coats in monotone shades, while others tapped into niche fashion trends like Y2K, … Read more
LONDON — If you’d told Samuel Gui Yang a decade ago that he would become one of the leading faces of the New Chinese Style movement with his nine-year-old label, he’d have been reluctant. In the eyes of the London- and Shanghai-based designer, the intent behind his brand was never to follow a particular trend, … Read more
For Shanghai Fashion Week‘s doyenne Lv Xiaolei, retirement means she will finally have time to activate the white space between each edition of Shanghai Fashion Week. Lv, known universally as “Madame Lv,” is the secretary-general of Shanghai Fashion Week, and for the past 10-plus years has been responsible for repositioning Shanghai Fashion Week to become … Read more
