Taiwanese actor Wang Lee-Hom appears in a Chinese ad for Coach, an American brand known for tapping into accessible luxury demand. (Visit Beijing)

Accessible Luxury: The Mainland’s New Market Mover?

A few years ago, the concept of “accessible luxury” as a market mover in China was little more than a dot on the horizon, but today, the situation couldn't be more different, argues columnist Michael Zakkour.
The interior of a store location for Hermès-owned label Shang Xia, which is set for an upcoming store opening in Paris as it looks abroad. (Jimmy Cohrssen)

3 in 10 Americans Spurn Chinese Brands, Says Survey

A recent survey shows a low American opinion of Chinese brands, but some of China's luxury companies are stepping up efforts to find a place in the international market.
Topshop will land in Hong Kong in May 2013.

Coming Soon: Topshop Cracks China With First Hong Kong Flagship

In partnership with LAB Concept, May will see the launch of the first Greater China Topshop flagship in Hong Kong.
Shanghai Tang Mansion on Duddell Street, Hong Kong.

Shanghai Tang: The Definitive Chinese Luxury Brand?

Since its founding in 1994, Shanghai Tang has staked out a distinctive niche in the luxury-brand landscape. Now it's poised for emergence as a market-shaping made-in-China brand.
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Are Multinational-Acquired Chinese Brands Really “Chinese Luxury”?

As more consumers in mainland China begin to pull away from a single-minded interest in the most visible high-end labels, home-grown luxury brands finally have an opportunity to gain the attention of the growing number of affluent domestic shoppers.
Shishi hopes to become a fashion epicenter

Chinese City Adopts “Milan Plan” In Attempt To Become Int’l Fashion Hub

Casting the endeavor as the “Milan Plan,” the International Textile and Garment Center in Shishi, Fujian province, aims to build a fashion capital in the image of the Italian fashion capital.
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Shanghai Tang Previews New Collection On Pinterest

Though China has no shortage of Pinterest clones, from Mogujie to Meilishuo and Fa Xian, the Richemont-owned, Hong Kong-based brand Shanghai Tang decided to go with the original to preview its S/S 2013 collection.
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China’s Home-Grown Luxury Brands Struggle For Credibility, Customers

One of the most commonly discussed topics within China's luxury industry is when the country will produce its own luxury brands that people are actually willing to buy.
Montblanc's largest global flagship in Beijing

Jing Daily 2012 Year In Review: The Grand Openings

Following up our year-end wrap up, here are some of the most noteworthy grand openings we saw this year in the Greater China region.
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Jing Daily 2012 Gift Guide: Chinese Design For The Holiday Season

With the holiday season in full swing, here are some of Jing Daily's picks for the best in Chinese design, perfect for gift-giving.
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