Korean charming women's wear brand Xinyicao in China

Korean charming women's wear brand Xinyicao was introduced into China market by Beijing Korean Style International Fashion Co.,ltd in 2008.

Textile Industry will Implement 16 New Standards in September

A few days ago, 16 standards of textile industry approved by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and will be official implemented in this September. The standards mainly refer to the technical requirements of textile color system, product function test, hair testing woven yarn and others.

BIEMLFDLKK Opened Flagship shop in Anshan,China

BIEMLFDLKK is a korean famous sport garment brand. Its flagship shop was opened ceremoniously on June18 in Anshan, a north-east middle-class city in China.

Textile and Clothing Industry Gradually step to "M shape"

“M-shape society” is an observation put forward by the Japanese business strategist and writer Kenichi Ohmae. In a well-developed modern society, the distribution of classes is in a “normal distribution” pattern, and the middle class forms the bulk of the society.

K-Boxing gets recognition in Brand Summit 2008

The fifth China Brand Summit that was recently held in association with World Brand Laboratory (World Brand Lab), released a list of 500 most valuable Chinese brands. Every year the influential labels are selected by the jury members to bring them at par with global companies.

PPI for clothing and commodities goes up

In May, Producers' Price Index (PPI) for manufactured goods up by 8.2 percent from the same month last year; purchasing prices for raw material rose by 11.9 percent.

Dress circle

European and American fashion designers feeling the pinch from the credit crisis can look to the growing ranks of China's nouveau riche to boost sales.

Challenges rise for luxury brands

Pressure is mounting for luxury companies to find their niche and establish their credibility, as the market continues to grow in sophistication and witnesses an influx of new businesses entering the sector, the latest KPMG China report revealed.

HSM Signs On Younger As Agent

In the second half of 2008, Hart Schaffner Marx, one of the biggest suit makers in the U.S., will enter the Chinese market through Youngor's mature network.

MIZUNO introduces hi-tech products

MIZUNO, is one of the leading sportswear manufacturing company that constantly brings innovative products for the athletes to help them enhance their performance. The latest range of products the global giant has to offer its international clients includes, Precision Fit technology along with Breath Thermo and Ice Touch fabrics.

Cotton Imports Expand; Forecast Understated?

According to Chinese Customs, China imported 240,200 tons of cotton in May, down 8.8% from the previous month but up 19.3% from a year ago. Through the first ten months of the marketing year, cumulative cotton imports stand at 2.1 million tons, or almost 9.6 million bales (480 lbs), up 17.0% from the corresponding period last marketing year.

China's rich have insatiable appetite for haute couture

European and American fashion designers feeling the pinch from the credit crisis can look to the growing ranks of China's nouveau riche to boost sales.

Eco-friendly cloth bags a rage among Gen-X

The Chinese Government has banned the use of plastic bags due to the damage it is causing to the environment. As a result, shops in Beijing are selling eco-friendly bags and earning big bucks. The green phenomenon has become a rage among fashion conscious generation of the country.

Tiffany's expansion to take place in Qingdao

Tiffany & Co announced plans for a July 2008 opening of a store in the coastal city of Qingdao, China.

Tote fashion goes green

A woman goes shopping with a green bag in Beijing. The "environmentally-friendly" shopping bags are popping up everywhere in Beijing - from small shops to luxurious shopping malls.
"I'm not green, but I could be," reads one. Others have similar messages printed on them, "My Bag", "Use Me and Re-use Me".

Ministry calls for measures to help textile firms

China should slow its currency appreciation and increase export tax rebates to help lift its textile industry out of current difficulties, according to a government paper.

Chinese sportswear brands eye Olympic growth

China's home-grown sportswear brands will have their biggest opportunity yet to raise international visibility this year. But even as they vie for the best routes to Beijing's Olympic Games coverage, most brands still remain closely focused on soaring domestic sales, as Dominique Patton reports.

ARMANI: limited "Love T-shirt" for Sichuan

May 12th, 2008, the earthquake in Sichuan has hurt our hearts. We feel regret about the disappearance of all and the parting lives. With full of hope, we contribute our all help to them.

Les Enphants And Disney Baby Open First Specialty Store In Shanghai

Les Enphants and Disney Baby, Taiwan's biggest baby apparel retailer, have jointly opened China's first Disney Baby specialty store at Hongkou, Shanghai.

American Fashion Apparel "AKUALANI" was set up in Nanjing

AKUALANI comes from California in the United States and is adored by young people and stars all over the world over the years: the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, etc.

China Dongxiang Plans To Acquire Phenix, Open New Stores

China Dongxiang (Group) Corporation has announced that it plans to acquire Phenix Corporation, a Japanese apparel retailer.

Xinjiang Targets Cotton Acreage 25 Percent Below 2007/08 Levels

Cotton acreage in Xinjiang Province is set to experience a major decline in the years ahead. According to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the province planted 1,782,600 hectares to cotton in 2007/08; but over the next 3 to 5 years cotton acreage should be reduced to less than 1,333,333 hectares.

Retailers go green, bag makers red

Retailers in China are now fighting a battle for the "green" high ground in a bid to turn fashion-conscious customers into eco-aware shoppers, as plastic bags face the ban.

Red Dragonfly Launches GT Store Mode

Red Dragonfly Group has opened five GT concept stores in Hangzhou.
The group plans to focus on this GT store mode in the next three years and to increase the number of stores to 500.

Anta Plans To Open 600 New Shops In 2008

According to Lai Shixian, COO of Anta Sports Products, the company plans to open 600 new shops in Mainland China and the total number of its shops will reach 5,300.