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.
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Uniqueness, accessible pricing and a strong social media presence are buoying niche bag brands like Cult Gaia, Staud and Danse Lente.
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Confession : I discovered one of my favorite songs through a Gap ad
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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.
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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