Duanmu, a Chinese luxury brand rooted in craftsmanship and cultural vision, redefines luxury with sacrifice, slow growth, design innovation, and cultural depth.
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The fashion world is in mourning following the passing of Giorgio Armani at the age of 91, a visionary who reshaped modern elegance and championed independence in both design and business.
In a striking tribute to its four-decade legacy in jewelry design, Vivienne Westwood has launched its first large-scale public jewelry exhibition in Asia, She and Her Jewels, at Taikoo Li Qiantan in Shanghai.
This week’s Monday Briefing tracks Gucci’s Demna-era debut at Milan Fashion Week, Shanghai Fashion Week 2026’s official calendar, and Goyard’s record-breaking 2024 revenue. From Ouyang Nana joining Woolmark to Greg Hsu signing with Canada Goose, and Nike × SKIMS redefining sportswear, the stories highlight how global and Chinese brands are reshaping the fashion and luxury landscape.
WEEKLY BRIEF
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Shenzhen’s first downtown duty-free store opened Aug 26 with 200+ brands.
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Louis Vuitton launched its first standalone beauty boutique in Nanjing.
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Laopu Gold H1 revenues surged 251% to RMB 12.35b, profit +286%.
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NAN Beauty debuted, entering the competitive clean-performance skincare market.
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Hurun CBE Makeup Top 50 crowned Florasis and Perfect Diary as leaders.
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Pandora to close up to 100 China stores in 2025.
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Amer Sports Q2 revenues +23.5% to $1.24b, Arc’teryx up 32%.
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On Running APAC sales surge 101%, fastest growth in regional sports.
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Intersport to double private-label production, pivot sourcing to China.
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9090 pop-up in Shanghai drew Gen Z crowds to streetwear culture.
Neo-Luxury Economy
Kyrie Irving and ANTA debuted HÉLÀ Season 2 and the HÉLÀ Code sneakers at New York Fashion Week, showcasing how the Chinese sportswear brand is evolving beyond performance to shape cultural identity and global relevance.
Duanmu, a Chinese luxury brand rooted in craftsmanship and cultural vision, redefines luxury with sacrifice, slow growth, design innovation, and cultural depth.
In a striking tribute to its four-decade legacy in jewelry design, Vivienne Westwood has launched its first large-scale public jewelry exhibition in Asia, She and Her Jewels, at Taikoo Li Qiantan in Shanghai.
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Travel
As inbound tourism rebounds and Chinese brands gain cultural clout, China is laying the groundwork to rival Tokyo, Paris, and Seoul as a global shopping destination.
Dragon Boat Festival tourism shows rising demand for light vacations, family travel, short-haul getaways, and emerging summer outbound destinations.
China’s May Day travel reveals a shift from frenzy to fulfillment, as emotionally driven, slow-paced journeys reshape the tourism landscape.
China’s “silver generation” is traveling more, spending freely, and reshaping expectations for quality, comfort, and culture in tourism.
Jingzhi Brand
Duanmu, a Chinese luxury brand rooted in craftsmanship and cultural vision, redefines luxury with sacrifice, slow growth, design innovation, and cultural depth.
An exploration of Atelier Wen’s news collection Ancestra 蛟, where Chinese mythology, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling converge in a quietly powerful reimagining of luxury watchmaking.
The designer handbag brand marks its 13th year with artistic reflection and retail evolution.
Founder Meng Zhaoran unpacks Documents’ cultural strategy, fragrance ecosystem expansion, and how Chinese scent can resonate globally through ritual and design.
The Visionary
Duanmu, a Chinese luxury brand rooted in craftsmanship and cultural vision, redefines luxury with sacrifice, slow growth, design innovation, and cultural depth.
In an exclusive conversation with Jingzhi Chronicle, Dewar’s Master Blender Stephanie Macleod discusses how she bridges heritage and innovation, from double aging techniques to China’s evolving whisky culture. Her story is one of quiet leadership, creative integrity, and a deep respect for the craft.
Philippe Margueritte, President of the Tax Free World Association, outlines a vision that balances global collaboration with local empowerment, positioning TFWA as a platform for innovation and international brand building.
Founder & CEO of Trajectry outlines how shifting values, rising local brands, and cultural precision are redefining China’s luxury landscape in 2025.
This week’s Monday Briefing tracks Gucci’s Demna-era debut at Milan Fashion Week, Shanghai Fashion Week 2026’s official calendar, and Goyard’s record-breaking 2024 revenue. From Ouyang Nana joining Woolmark to Greg Hsu signing with Canada Goose, and Nike × SKIMS redefining sportswear, the stories highlight how global and Chinese brands are reshaping the fashion and luxury landscape....
Arc’teryx’s controversial fireworks collaboration with Cai Guo-Qiang in Tibet backfired, triggering backlash from its core outdoor community and raising questions about luxury ambition, brand misalignment, and ESG credibility....
Balenciaga returns to fragrance with the relaunch of Le Dix and a new Haute Parfumerie line. Explore what this means for the brand and Kering Beauté’s strategy....
Kyrie Irving and ANTA debuted HÉLÀ Season 2 and the HÉLÀ Code sneakers at New York Fashion Week, showcasing how the Chinese sportswear brand is evolving beyond performance to shape cultural identity and global relevance....
The surge of increasingly niche products often signals a market set to soar....
Brands should reexamine aging as a process through a cultural lens....
The fiscal 2024 not only underscored the growing maturity and competitiveness of China’s homegrown players, but also revealed deepening fault lines within the sector....
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