China’s Street Vendors and Fashion Markets

Makeshift Markets in Beijing's CBD Despite many high-end retailers in China reporting a slower growth rate this year compared with 2011, there is still a clamor of brands wanting to get into China and open new stores in the hundreds of new malls opening across China. These malls are doing a great job of attracting the biggest international retailers and giving people the option of dressing head-to-toe in foreign brands. Meanwhile, many Chinese... Read More

Tory Burch Takes On China

Tory Burch Poses With Models After Her Hong Kong Fashion Show Synonymous with New York, socialite glamour and slippers Tory Burch officially launched her brand in China with a fashion show (see video) and party at The Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong last Friday May 13. Chinese domestic and international media are mandated to operate out of Beijing and of late most fashion brands have also hosted their events in Beijing to be sure of attracting the... Read More

Maosuit Interview With Diane Von Furstenberg

  Diane Von Furstenberg After a star studded opening, Diane Von Furstenberg’s  Journey of a Dress Exhibition continues at Beijing’s Pace Gallery through May 14. As the exhibition draws to its end,  The Maosuit spoke to Diane Von Furstenberg about her exhibition and about succeeding in China. (Via email) Many international designers are inspired by China lately and we see ‘Chinese elements’ showing up in the collections. However,... Read More