Lisa Nan

China’s puffer jacket obsession: Its not just Moncler and Canada Goose, homegrown brands are taking off

China’s puffer jacket obsession: Its not just Moncler and Canada Goose, homegrown brands are taking off

Domestic Chinese and international puffer jacket brands are battling for market share in the mainland. We take a look at which names are emerging victorious.

How AI technology is reshaping beauty retail in China

How AI technology is reshaping beauty retail in China

From Sephora’s Store of the Future to SkinCeuticals’ customized cosmetics products, beauty brands are leveraging AI to boost offline sales.

App watch: Alibaba introduces Taibang into the social commerce space

App watch: Alibaba introduces Taibang into the social commerce space

Tech giant Alibaba is testing a new social commerce app called “Taibang.” Could it pose a threat to Xiaohongshu?

How do Italian luxury retailers connect with China in 2022?

How do Italian luxury retailers connect with China in 2022?

With COVID ongoing and no plans for China to reopen its borders, how can these brands connect with affluent shoppers?

The rise of China’s ‘uncle stars’: How middle-aged men are taking the spotlight

The rise of China’s ‘uncle stars’: How middle-aged men are taking the spotlight

The mid-40s stars are regaining popularity and bypassing young idols in China. How can brands leverage the trend?

Top China livestreamers ‘canceled’ for tax evasion

Top China livestreamers ‘canceled’ for tax evasion

After being slapped with massive fines by China’s tax authorities, two top livestreamers are now getting canceled on local social media. Brands beware.

A peek into China’s first virtual magazine

A peek into China’s first virtual magazine

Within two days of launching, MO Magazine—China’s first virtual publication, co-created by Huasheng Media and Alimama—has garnered over 400,000 readers

Skintellectuals, emotional marketing, clean beauty: China’s H2 2023 beauty cheat sheet

Skintellectuals, emotional marketing, clean beauty: China’s H2 2023 beauty cheat sheet

Lisa Nan unpacks the major trends shaping China’s rapidly evolving beauty landscape.

Can Adidas’ new executive revive the brand’s sales in China?

Can Adidas’ new executive revive the brand’s sales in China?

Sportswear giant adidas has named Adrian Siu as its new China chief as the company looks to revive sales in the local-dominated mainland market.

China’s sleep economy is worth one-trillion yuan

China’s sleep economy is worth one-trillion yuan

In China, where sleep disorders are a cause for national concern, brands and influencers are taking the matter seriously.

One year on: How are fashion’s boycotted brands faring in China?

One year on: How are fashion’s boycotted brands faring in China?

H&M, Nike, and Burberry were the targets of Chinese boycotts last March for their stance on Xinjiang cotton. How have they bounced back since then?

Should brands distance themselves from ‘controversial’ celebrities?

Should brands distance themselves from ‘controversial’ celebrities?

Chinese consumers tend to turn themselves into brand representatives. So if companies abruptly terminate their partnerships with celebrities, shoppers feel betrayed by them.

Luxury’s go-to DJ faces backlash for racist post

Luxury’s go-to DJ faces backlash for racist post

Fashion's favorite DJ, Michel Gaubert, has been caught up in a controversial post, which shows him wearing a paper “Asian face” mask and yelling, “Wuhan girls, wahoo!”

A dozen brands cut ties with Chinese actor Li Yifeng over prostitution scandal

A dozen brands cut ties with Chinese actor Li Yifeng over prostitution scandal

Partnership cancellations, consequences from the government, charges of solicitation—do celebrity campaigns in China make sense anymore?

How ultra-luxury is conquering China

How ultra-luxury is conquering China

For establishments that wish to build that timeless, ultra-luxury status, it is a long journey of educating the customer about the institution’s codes and refined experiences, and creating word-of-mouth leads.

Did LVMH break Tiffany by turning it yellow?

Did LVMH break Tiffany by turning it yellow?

LVMH is changing Tiffany’s by appointing new board executives and turning its iconic blue to yellow. Will these changes work for the American jeweller?

Can Prada Reach $6 Billion in Revenue Without China?

Can Prada Reach $6 Billion in Revenue Without China?

Although it initially lagged in China, the brand’s latest efforts on e-commerce and social media have driven significant traffic, helping to triple its online revenue.