Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion group, has filed confidential paperwork for an initial public offering with the US securities regulator, according to two people briefed about the matter, in what is…
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Looking for “elevated athleisure” and “quiet luxury”? The cost of designer goods has shot beyond what the brands’ chatter about look and quality can justify, says Robert Armstrong for the…
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From Costume Jewellery To Great Grandma’s Earrings: The Collector With an Obsession For Unusual Accessories
In the second instalment of CNA Lifestyle’s Collectors Club series, accessories enthusiast Angie Chen shares the stories behind her jewellery collection, and offer tips on how to start yours. Angie…
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Balenciaga Unveils $1,250 Towel Skirt, Ikea Fires Back With $12.50 Alternative
In the ever-bizarre world of high fashion, Balenciaga has once again captured the spotlight with its (not-so) avant-garde creation. The latest head-turner? The towel skirt from the Spring 24 Collection. Upon…
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Late last month French fashion house Balenciaga found itself in an online controversy again. A new product, Utility 2.0 Hair Tie, was ridiculed by netizens for looking like a keyring from lockers in…
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As Temu Takes On Fraudsters, Its Own Alleged Data Privacy Abuses Loom Large
by Angel Woodsby Angel WoodsThe Chinese budget shopping site Temu is taking legal action against fraudsters operating fake Temu apps in the US. This is the latest in a spate of high-profile lawsuits that have beset…
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Alibaba and JD.com Report Growth on Double 11 But Stop Short of Disclosing Total Sales
by Aubrey Reesby Aubrey ReesSince last year’s Double 11, big e-commerce platforms like Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall, as well as rival JD.com, have chosen not to report gross merchandise value (GMV) after shopping festivals. This trend has…
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Go Gentle Into That High School: Gentle Monster Issues AI-generated Student IDs
For its 2024 Optical Collection, South Korean eyewear label Gentle Monster launched a campaign called “Gentle High School”. The concept school website incorporates an AI-powered photo generator that converts user-uploaded selfies into…
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Fragrance Meets Coffee With MANNER x Jo Malone Campaign
On November 13, Chinese coffee chain MANNER and British fragrance brand Jo Malone joined hands to launch a winter campaign across China, coinciding with the release of new products from both brands. This latest…
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How Did Brands Showcase Sustainability at CIIE 2023?
by Aubrey Reesby Aubrey ReesFrom November 5 to 10, China held its 6th International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai under the concept of a “zero-carbon, zero-plastic” approach and providing a platform for international fashion brands to…