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At a shopping mall here that caters to mainland Chinese tourists, Jayce Zhao veered into a Hublot boutique to inquire about a $24,275 watch that he had seen advertised on Instagram.

Uniqueness, accessible pricing and a strong social media presence are buoying niche bag brands like Cult Gaia, Staud and Danse Lente.

Confession : I discovered one of my favorite songs through a Gap ad

As fashion titles face increasing pressure from brands to show clothes exactly as they appeared on the runway, the editorial shoot has become less about consumer inspiration and more of a controlled marketing play.

With rent, pollution and population density soaring in big Chinese cities, a growing number of designers have made the move to the burgeoning fashion centre on China’s southern coast