China’s formal menswear market thrives through digital transformation and strategic expansion
With the increasing purchasing power of Chinese consumers, Chinese men are willing to spend more on clothes. Revenue in the men’s clothing segment reached RMB 754.4 billion in 2023, and the market is expected to have an annual growth of 4.44% (CAGR 2023-2027). In particular, China’s formal menswear market has grown quickly. The demand for […]
Checking the health of online clothing rental services in China
According to a report jointly released by Bain & Co. and the TMall Luxury Division, mainland China accounted for 20% of the world’s luxury industry last year and it is going to become the largest luxury market by 2025. Unlike the in the past, nowadays Chinese consumers’ reluctance to purchase pre-owned luxury clothing is gradually […]
China Paradigm transcript #96: The reality of brand building in China’s golf industry
Find here the China paradigm episode 96. In this interview, with Guillaume Sergent, founder and CEO at Ailion Golf, you will discover the paradox of China’s golf industry and what it takes to develop a French golf brand in China. Full transcript below: Hello everyone. This is China Paradigm, where we, Daxue Consulting interview season […]
China Paradigm 96: Creating opportunities through connections (关系）
Matthieu David interviews Guillaume Sergent, founder and CEO at Ailion Golf, a company that offers fashion solutions to golf enthusiasts in China. How did Guillaume get his company off the ground and what are Ailion’s marketing and brand strategies? Find out the answers to these questions and learn more about the possible opportunities through connections […]
Podcast transcript #59: Unique Beijing-centric design apparel company in China
Find here the China paradigm episode 59. Learn more about Dominic Johnson’s story creating a design apparel company in China and find all the details and additional links below. Full transcript below: Mathieu David: Hello everyone I am Matthieu David, the founder of Daxue Consulting, a strategic marketing research company in China and its podcast […]
Localizing international swimwear for Chinese consumers’ preferences
The demand for swimwear in China has increased considerably in recent years, adding to an already formidable Asian swimsuit market. China is the fastest growing swimwear market in Asia, with an average of 9.6% annual market growth. This flourishing market is driven by the increase in disposable income that accompanies the ongoing Chinese economic boom. […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #5: How to start a successful apparel brand in China with Vivian Chang
In this week’s episode of China Paradigm, Daxue Consulting CEO Matthieu David interviews Vivian Chang, founder of apparel brand Crush Collection, to learn first-hand what it takes to start a successful apparel brand in China. Mrs Chang studied fashion design at FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) in Los Angeles before moving to China […]
Mystery shopping: Apparel internet retailing in China
China’s steady growth during the recession provided opportunity The Chinese economy did not stop its bold step of growth during the global recession. During 2008 and 2009, the first two years of the global financial downturn, China saw GDP growth of 9.6% and 9.2% respectively, as is shown by a related market report in China. […]