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What Will China’s Looser Covid Restrictions Mean for Fashion?

This week, China rolled back some strict zero-Covid measures, opening a road to recovery for luxury and retail. But the journey is likely to be long and bumpy, experts warn.
A Chanel store in Shanghai with customers queuing outside the store extrance.
A Chanel store in Shanghai with customers queuing outside the store extrance. (Getty Images)

This week, as continued strict controls led to rising unrest and economic turmoil, China’s previously uncompromising zero-Covid stance finally appeared to thaw.

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