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Quiet luxury in China: a tale of classical aesthetics and enduring quality

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In China, where consumerism holds sway, a shift towards quiet luxury has emerged, prioritizing restraint and timeless elegance over fleeting trends. Originating in the West in early 2023, the quiet luxury aesthetic has now found its way into China, reshaping Chinese luxury consumption. “Old-money style,” “Clean-fit style,” and “Maillard style” have helped the rise of […]

From east to the runway: the irresistible ascent of Chinese designer brands

In recent years, at fashion shows and various events, many domestic and international celebrities have been seen wearing clothing from Chinese fashion brands, and an increasing number of Chinese designer brands are entering the international spotlight. At the 2023 Met Gala red carpet, Cardi B appeared in a specially tailored camellia dress designed by Chinese […]

China’s luxury market in 2024: VICs, omnichannel & CRM strategies

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Despite economic challenges prompting increased savings among over half of Chinese consumers in 2023, China’s luxury market experienced a rebound, fueled by financially resilient core luxury consumers. In this landscape, Very Important Customers (VICs) have emerged as pivotal drivers of consumption, inducing luxury brands to pivot their focus from entry-level consumers. In tandem with this […]

Ralph Lauren’s resonance with China’s 2023 online trends

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Ralph Lauren Corporation, the American accessible luxury brand renowned for its polo shirts, entered the Chinese market in 2011, making it a relatively late entrant compared to brands like Louis Vuitton and Chanel. The company achieve a remarkable success among local consumers and, in 2023 Q3, its sales experienced a remarkable surge of over 30% […]

Checking the health of online clothing rental services in China

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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 […]

Swarovski in China

Swarovski in China

As a family-owned business, Swarovski was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski. Today, the Swarovski Crystal Business (producing branded crystal jewelry and accessories) is a leading jewelry brand in China and around the world. It has a  global reach of approximately 3,000 stores in around 170 countries, more than 29,000 employees, and a revenue of […]

How China’s digital landscape shapes the thriving luxury footwear market

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The luxury footwear market in China reaps the benefits of the overall luxury industry’s success As an important category in luxury, the footwear market in China is closely associated with the performance of the overall China luxury market. Despite some slowdown in previous years, the luxury market in China still appears to be very prominent […]

Luxury Brands Strategy in China in 2015

Luxury Brands Strategy in China

China is huge, but very difficult market, especially for luxury brands. Thanks to the rapid urbanization in China over recent years, the development of cities has been remarkable. Small and medium-sized cities, in particular, have attracted a massive number of rural migrants. Rising consumption in these smaller cities has created a huge demand for luxury […]

Luxury goods market in China

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Luxury goods market in China: Optimistic Prospects? The potential of luxury goods market in China It is predicted that China will account for about 20%, and ¥180 billion luxury sales in the world in the year of 2011. Even during the global recession, sales of luxury goods in China mainland increased by 16%, reaching nearly […]