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Louis Vuitton’s exhibition “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez” arrives in Shanghai

After Paris, Tokyo, Seoul and New York, Louis Vuitton has brought its exhibition “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez” to Shanghai. Curated by Olivier Saillard, the expo tells the history of the label from 1854 to the present, from trunk maker to fashion house. It occupies 15 rooms, each dedicated to a chapter in Louis Vuitton’s history. Some of the items...

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Victoria's Secret tests out 'See Now, Buy Now' following Shanghai show

London - Victoria's Secret 2017 Shanghai Fashion show may have been surrounded by a number of controversies (such as Gigi Hadid and Katy Perry reportedly being denied Chinese visas and missing the show) but that did little to harm the show's overall appeal. Millions of people tuned in to watch the annual fashion show on Wednesday, which featured...

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China lifts up model who fell on Victoria's Secret catwalk

China's internet saw an outpouring of support on Tuesday for model Ming Xi, who apologised to the country for tripping on the catwalk of the first-ever Victoria's Secret fashion show held in her country. A post shared by Ming Xi (@mingxi11) on Nov 20, 2017 at 8:24pm PST Xi, who was born Xi Mengyao, went down after stepping on the train of her...

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Victoria's Secret Show stumbles across the line in China

The glitzy Victoria's Secret fashion show stumbled across the finish line Monday night in its first-ever China staging after a run-up marred by setbacks and reports of political interference by Beijing. Models breezed down the catwalk sporting elaborate feathered wings and billowing trains as the US brand held the racy show in Shanghai in hopes...

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Victoria's Secret to charm China with fashion show

The star-studded, super-hyped Victoria's Secret lingerie show hits the catwalk in Shanghai on Monday, the first time the US brand is holding its self-described "sexiest show on earth" outside the United States or Europe. Coming to China is all about business: the company's bottom line is sagging and it is staking its future on the growing...

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Victoria's Secret gala hits snag in China as model pulls out

Top US fashion model Gigi Hadid on Friday pulled out of the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show in Shanghai after an online video showing her apparently making a slant-eyes face sparked criticism in China. The announcement is the second apparent snag to hit the US lingerie maker's A-list underwear extravaganza set for Monday, following reports...

Fashion

Taoray Wang readily embraces Trump daughter at NYFW

To boycott or not to boycott First Lady Melania Trump because of her husband's politics has been hotly debated in US fashion circles, but for one Chinese designer, at least one member of the first family is a major asset. Tiffany Trump, the youngest daughter of the US president, was guest of honor in the front row at Taoray Wang's New York...

Business

China's giant 'Unicorn' Fosun races for more deals

A string of overseas investments has shone a new spotlight on Chinese conglomerate Fosun, after the mysterious disappearance -- and re-emergence -- of its tycoon chairman rattled investors. In the space of three days last week, the Shanghai-based company bought a stake in an Indian drugmaker for 1.26 billion US dollars , acquired a Brazilian...

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China's giant 'Unicorn' Fosun races for more deals

Retail

Value Retail opens outpost in Shanghai

New York - A new property from European discount shopping conglomerate Value Retail has opened near Disney's 6 billion Shanghai amusement park in Mainland China. This is the second Value Retail chain in Mainland China after the opening of a Suzhou Village store in 2014. The 592,000-square-foot Shanghai Village features 140 designer brand...

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London: the #1 International Retail Market

London - Despite fears of a BREXIT, the city of London has managed to hold onto its title as the global retail powerhouse for international retailing. London beat out competition from other cities such as Hong Kong by retaining the highest presence of international retailers, making it the number one retail market in the world. London ranks as...

Fairs

Pure Shanghai partnering with Chic

Pure Shanghai, organised by i2i Events Group, has confirmed that its second edition in October will be held in partnership with China’s largest fashion trade show, China International Fashion Fair (Chic). The three-day event will take place from October 13-15 at the newly-built National Exhibition and Conference Centre in the Honqiao District of...