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Chinese makeup brands: the triumph of homegrown makeup brands supported by the Guochao trend

Chinese makeup brands

In the multifaceted Chinese cosmetics market, the makeup segment occupies a significant share of the transactions. In 2023, the retail cosmetics industry in China reached RMB 414.2 billion (USD 57.53 billion) and a growth rate of 5.1%. Notably, Chinese makeup brands are progressively gaining ground, significantly increasing their share which doubled to 28% in 2022 […]

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 […]

Guochao 3.0: Chinese cultural Renaissance in consumer trend

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In the last 8 years, national confidence has exerted a significant influence on consumption trends in China. Within this changing landscape, Guochao (国潮 – lit. National Tide) has emerged. This trend is a reflection of the younger generation’s profound interest in China’s culture, traditions, and domestic brands, reflecting a cultural shift towards domestic products and […]

Five China marketing strategies that domestic brands do better than foreign brands

Foreign brands have enjoyed a positive reputation in the Chinese market for years, but as China shifts to a consumption-driven economy, domestic brands are gaining increasing advantage. As the nation’s digital ecosystem becomes increasingly more complex and further diverges from what’s familiar to the West, Chinese companies are better able to navigate the digital world […]

China Chic: The Emergence of Chinese luxury brands

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Nowadays Chinese consumers are a major driver of growth for the global luxury industry and their importance is bound to increase in the years to come. Indeed, mainland China is expected to become the world’s largest luxury goods market by 2025, thereby surpassing the regional share of the Americas and Europe. Covid-19 travel restrictions induced […]

How brands are biting into Chinese mooncake culture

Mooncake culture in China

Every mid-autumn festival Chinese people celebrate by spending time with their loved ones while exchanging and eating mooncakes, densely baked pastries that come with a wide variety of fillings. The festival is deeply rooted in ancient tradition and there are several legends about its origin, but the most convincing explanation is that it is closely […]

Chinese netizens reflections on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics: National pride is alive and well

Chinese netizens reactions to the 2020 Toyko Olympics

Whether China won 38 or 42 gold medals, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics caused a rise of netizens commentary on Chinese social media. Through social media listening we gained a deeper understanding China’s national pride, but also openness and appreciation of other cultures.  Here are the main takeaways from social listening regarding Chinese netizens reflections on […]

5 men’s fashion trends in China

Mens fashion in China

Chinese male consumers are increasingly keen to spend money on clothes. Between 2009 and 2019, the men’s fashion market in China grew steadily, reaching 594.9 billion RMB in 2019, recording a year-on-year increase of 4.07%. Moreover, male consumers spend on average more than 1,500 RMB on clothing. According to Euromonitor, Chinese male consumers’ top three […]

How to do Guochao marketing: In-depth interviews with Chinese gen Z

What is Guochao marketing “GUO CHAO” (literally “national trend”) refers to the increase consumer favoritism towards Chinese brands, designs and culture. Guochao consumers embrace Chinese cultural designs and products made in China. 75% of Chinese consumers surveyed state they like products that incorporate Guochao design elements. To learn more about Guochao marketing, we conducted in-depth […]