HONG KONG (AP) — Shares in fast-fashion online retail giant Shein fell after they began trading on Hong Kong’s stock market Tuesday, after a long delay in the company’s plans to list its shares publicly. Shein raised about $1.7 billion, priced at HK$48.56 ($6.19) a share, in its initial public offering in Hong Kong in…
By Bloomberg Published August 23, 2026 Europe’s biggest luxury firms are turning a little more positive on the crucial Chinese market, as a fragile spending recovery takes shape in the country. A look by Kering brand Gucci – Gucci Chinese household consumption is stabilising and even starting to rebound in some categories like high-end cosmetics,…
The prestigious Zhejiang University in eastern China has registered its eagle-shaped pattern on the school emblem as a trademark, sparking heated discussion on social media that the move was aimed at preventing a possible legal battle with the luxury brand Armani. The eagle in the university’s badge bears a striking visual resemblance to the logo…
Fashion models pose for a photo during the launch of the third Hong Kong Fashion Fest at the Hong Kong Museum of Art on July 9, 2026. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY) The third annual Hong Kong Fashion Fest, due to take place over a fortnight this autumn, is aiming to make a strong comeback…
A structural reset is underway in the global fashion system. Artificial intelligence is no longer operating at the edges of the industry but is increasingly embedded in how brands are discovered, interpreted and recommended. In China, this shift is accelerating through a rare convergence of policy alignment, commercial deployment, and deep-tech experimentation across fashion, retail,…
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Hong Kong sits at the forefront of fashion innovation, with its vibrant community of designers and creatives who are helping to redefine the industry with sustainability, creativity and rich cultural narratives. Each of the designers remains committed to not only elevating style but also addressing major environmental challenges. The dynamic talents of local fashion designers…
Kodak has found success licensing its brand to fashion and technology retailers. Notably the Kodak Charmera, a tiny keychain camera made by Reto, was in demand last year. In October, the film photography company collaborated with Reebok to make some Kodak-branded sneakers among other clothing, and last summer PetaPixel reported on how there are at…
new video loaded: Friends and Family of Valentino Bid Farewell to Fashion Giant transcript Back transcript Friends and Family of Valentino Bid Farewell to Fashion Giant Famous faces from the worlds of fashion and film descended on Rome on Friday to bid farewell to legendary Italian designer Valentino Garavani, who died on Monday at 93….
A 100-year-old grandmother-turned food blogger in Shanghai has trended on social media thanks to her enthusiasm for eating a range of foods. The centenarian’s culinary likes include strong flavoured foods normally shunned by elderly people. The lifestyle of Zhong Wenyu, who turned 100 in September, is far different from that of many senior citizens who…