Yabu Pushelberg Unveils HC28 Collaboration at CIFF Furniture Show

MILAN — New York- and Toronto-based design studio Yabu Pushelberg is upping its game in China. On Tuesday, the firm founded by Glenn Pushelberg and George Yabu in 1980 will present…

Lululemon Faces Earnings Challenges Amid U.S. and China Headwinds

Lululemon Athletica Inc. has been re-rated on Wall Street.  Blame a slow-to-come turnaround in the U.S., worries over China or a much bigger than expected hit from the de minimis…

Trade Policy Uncertainty Challenges Fashion Supply Chains

While predicting trade policy has long been the job of economists, lawyers and foreign policy experts who can lean on their love of process and rules, it’s lately become the…

Brands Retool Qixi Strategy Amid China Slowdown

With no signs of immediate recovery — despite a recent stock market rally — luxury and fashion brands have continued to hold back on localized campaigns in China. That meant…

Valentino And C-Pop Icon Jolin Cai Celebrate Qixi With ‘Pillow’ Music Video

Celebrating China‘s Valentine’s Day Qixi with groovy tunes, Valentino has linked up with Taiwanese pop icon Jolin Cai on a music video for “Pillow,” a dreamy pop single from her…

Givenchy Has Named Zhang Ruonan a Brand Ambassador for China

ALL IN THE FAMILY: Givenchy has appointed Zhang Ruonan its brand ambassador in China, effective immediately. The prominent actress teased her fashion partnership by attending Sarah Burton’s debut Givenchy fashion…

Nike Debuts Nature-inspired Collaboration with Susan Fang

Nike is doubling down on the Chinese market by teaming up with designers with strong local resonance. The brand’s latest collaborator is Susan Fang, a Shanghai-based Canadian Chinese emerging designer…

Trump’s Tariff Plan Sparks Uncertainty for Furniture Industry

The prospect of new tariff hikes continues to threaten the global furniture industry. Late Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that his team has launched an investigation…

Chanel Launches Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif In China With Jazzy Pop-up

To celebrate the launch of its new Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif scent in China, Chanel has unveiled a pop-up at Shanghai‘s Hengfu Historical Area. Located within the Hengshan 8 Hub,…

Shoe Firms, Consumers Get Big Break

American President Donald Trump doesn’t want to be the grinch that stole Christmas. On Monday, he signed an executive order that extended the Aug. 12 deadline on higher tariffs for…