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On-the-ground intelligence and insights from the world’s largest fashion market.

What Prada’s 'Murderer Bag' Says About China's Luxury Market

Chinese consumers have come up with their own catchy nicknames for big-brand luxury products. Should executives tolerate, embrace or learn from this phenomenon? Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

What Prada’s 'Murderer Bag' Says About China's Luxury Market

Chinese consumers have come up with their own catchy nicknames for big-brand luxury products. Should executives tolerate, embrace or learn from this phenomenon? Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Caroline Hu’s Winning Streak

A month after winning the inaugural BoF China Prize, Caroline Hu reveals how she plans to grow her emotionally charged couture label into a resilient business.

Caroline Hu’s Winning Streak

A month after winning the inaugural BoF China Prize, Caroline Hu reveals how she plans to grow her emotionally charged couture label into a resilient business.


Tricky Time to Invest in Chinese Assets

Sceptics worry that venture capital might be drying up in China. Where does that leave brands seeking investment in China’s emerging fashion industry? Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

Tricky Time to Invest in Chinese Assets

Sceptics worry that venture capital might be drying up in China. Where does that leave brands seeking investment in China’s emerging fashion industry? Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


SMCP Partners with JD.com

With labels including Sandro and Maje, the group is looking to expand its presence in the lucrative Chinese market.

SMCP Partners with JD.com

With labels including Sandro and Maje, the group is looking to expand its presence in the lucrative Chinese market.


China Rebrands 'Belt and Road Initiative'

Chinese government officials are looking to tone down the programme's rhetoric, among other plans, to improve international perception.

China Rebrands 'Belt and Road Initiative'

Chinese government officials are looking to tone down the programme's rhetoric, among other plans, to improve international perception.


Hundreds Sign Online Petition Supporting Woman Suing JD.com CEO in Rape Case

The petition carried the hashtag #HereForJingyao, with signatories including Chinese students at foreign universities as well as in China.

Hundreds Sign Online Petition Supporting Woman Suing JD.com CEO in Rape Case

The petition carried the hashtag #HereForJingyao, with signatories including Chinese students at foreign universities as well as in China.


How Can Brands Stand Out in China's Oversaturated Influencer Economy?

An influencer incubator’s IPO and subsequent share plunge speak volumes about the future of engagement and trust in an $18 billion industry. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

How Can Brands Stand Out in China's Oversaturated Influencer Economy?

An influencer incubator’s IPO and subsequent share plunge speak volumes about the future of engagement and trust in an $18 billion industry. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Amazon to Close Domestic Marketplace Business in China

Home-grown e-commerce rivals like Alibaba's Tmall and JD.com have made it difficult for Amazon's marketplace to gain a foothold.

Amazon to Close Domestic Marketplace Business in China

Home-grown e-commerce rivals like Alibaba's Tmall and JD.com have made it difficult for Amazon's marketplace to gain a foothold.


The BoF Podcast: LVMH’s Andrew Wu on How to Connect With the Chinese Consumer

Imran Amed sits down with LVMH's group president of Greater China at BoF's China Summit to discuss how fashion entrepreneurs can better understand the Chinese consumer.

The BoF Podcast: LVMH’s Andrew Wu on How to Connect With the Chinese Consumer

Imran Amed sits down with LVMH's group president of Greater China at BoF's China Summit to discuss how fashion entrepreneurs can better understand the Chinese consumer.


What Does a Tax Cut Reveal About China’s Luxury Climate? A Lot.

Repatriation of spending is good news for brands with a strong network in China, but any boost to the luxury market could come too late for others. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

What Does a Tax Cut Reveal About China’s Luxury Climate? A Lot.

Repatriation of spending is good news for brands with a strong network in China, but any boost to the luxury market could come too late for others. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


The BoF Podcast: Moda Operandi’s Ganesh Srivats and Lauren Santo Domingo on Their China Expansion Plans

Imran Amed sits down with the luxury e-commerce site's co-founder and CEO to discuss plans to enter the Chinese market and capitalise on the 'crystal ball' of data.

The BoF Podcast: Moda Operandi’s Ganesh Srivats and Lauren Santo Domingo on Their China Expansion Plans

Imran Amed sits down with the luxury e-commerce site's co-founder and CEO to discuss plans to enter the Chinese market and capitalise on the 'crystal ball' of data.


‘Big Quick Wins’ Are Not the Answer in China, Says Moda Operandi CEO

BoF’s Imran Amed sat down with Moda Operandi chief executive Ganesh Srivats and chief brand officer Lauren Santo Domingo at the BoF China Summit to discuss their growth plan to scale sustainably in China.

‘Big Quick Wins’ Are Not the Answer in China, Says Moda Operandi CEO

BoF’s Imran Amed sat down with Moda Operandi chief executive Ganesh Srivats and chief brand officer Lauren Santo Domingo at the BoF China Summit to discuss their growth plan to scale sustainably in China.