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The China Edit | Unlikely Invaders, Angelica Cheung, L'Oreal

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Unlikely Invaders, Angelica Cheung, L'Oreal

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Alibaba's Latest Gambit in Fighting Fakes: Foster Local Brands

Criticized and even sued by luxury brand Gucci and others for facilitating the counterfeit goods trade, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has been quietly piloting a scheme to try to curb fakes at source.

Alibaba's Latest Gambit in Fighting Fakes: Foster Local Brands

Criticized and even sued by luxury brand Gucci and others for facilitating the counterfeit goods trade, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has been quietly piloting a scheme to try to curb fakes at source.


The China Edit | Chen Man, Great Mall of China, Alibaba

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Chen Man, Great Mall of China, Alibaba

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Alibaba's Ma Expresses 'Regret' over Counterfeits Lawsuit

The founder of Alibaba Group has expressed regret over a lawsuit filed by the owner of luxury brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.

Alibaba's Ma Expresses 'Regret' over Counterfeits Lawsuit

The founder of Alibaba Group has expressed regret over a lawsuit filed by the owner of luxury brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.


Alibaba Says Kering Suit Alleging Fake Gucci Sales Has No Basis

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., China’s largest e-commerce operator, rejected claims in a lawsuit by Kering SA that it facilitates the sale of counterfeit merchandise.

Alibaba Says Kering Suit Alleging Fake Gucci Sales Has No Basis

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., China’s largest e-commerce operator, rejected claims in a lawsuit by Kering SA that it facilitates the sale of counterfeit merchandise.


Chen Man’s Visual Revolution

As an artist and fashion photographer, Chen Man has built up an oeuvre best known for its high-impact, unapologetic transgression of China’s cultural boundaries.

Chen Man’s Visual Revolution

As an artist and fashion photographer, Chen Man has built up an oeuvre best known for its high-impact, unapologetic transgression of China’s cultural boundaries.


The China Edit | China: Through the Looking Glass, Zulily, Alibaba

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | China: Through the Looking Glass, Zulily, Alibaba

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Alibaba Buys $56 Million Stake in Online Retailer Zulily

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. bought a more than $56 million stake in U.S. online retailer Zulily Inc., according to a regulatory filing.

Alibaba Buys $56 Million Stake in Online Retailer Zulily

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. bought a more than $56 million stake in U.S. online retailer Zulily Inc., according to a regulatory filing.


Alibaba Has a New CEO, But It's Still Jack's House

As current chief operating officer Daniel Zhang moves into the corner office, Alibaba remains as much Jack Ma's company as it was when it was founded in his apartment 16 years ago.

Alibaba Has a New CEO, But It's Still Jack's House

As current chief operating officer Daniel Zhang moves into the corner office, Alibaba remains as much Jack Ma's company as it was when it was founded in his apartment 16 years ago.


Op Ed | The End of Orientalism

The Met’s new fashion exhibit in New York marks the end of the Orientalist era for Western designers, says Liz Flora.

Op Ed | The End of Orientalism

The Met’s new fashion exhibit in New York marks the end of the Orientalist era for Western designers, says Liz Flora.


Alibaba to Build Largest Sourcing Platform for Imports in China

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will introduce a service on its wholesale website 1688.com that allows merchants in China to source global brand names.

Alibaba to Build Largest Sourcing Platform for Imports in China

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will introduce a service on its wholesale website 1688.com that allows merchants in China to source global brand names.


The China Edit | WeChat, China's Fashion Influence, Import Tariffs

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | WeChat, China's Fashion Influence, Import Tariffs

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.