[ 2008-10-28 ]
China Textile City, founded in 1988, is the first professional market named “China”. At present, it has basically formed four (south, north, centre and west) distinctive textile trade platforms, i.e. Traditional Trade Zone in the north part and Textile Raw Materials Trade Zone in the west part. Covering an area of 2.69 million square meters, China Textile City has more than 15,000 business rooms and over 12,000 operators. It makes transact for more than 30,000 kinds of fabric; the tide of patronage is over 100,000 people, there are 532 permanent representative offices of foreign companies and over 2,500 resident foreign purchasers, goods here are sold to 187 countries and regions; In 2007, China Textile City achieved the market turnover of 57,498 billion Yuan.
Location Advantage
China Textile City locates at Keqiao, Shaoxing County, which is 20km away from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, 230km away from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, and 150km away from Ningbo Port. It is in the transport circle of Hu-Hang-yong AND Huang-Jin-Qu Highways and with 104 and 329 national ways cross the whole area. After the completion of Hangzhou Bay Bridge, it will only take one and half hours to get to Shanghai. Obviously, it has location advantage and strong market radiation force.
Markets Concentration Advantage
◆◇Traditional Trade Zone of China Textile City
With a total area of 820,000square meters, the traditional trade zone of China Textile City consists of old market, east market, north market, united market, Tianhui Square, west market, no.6 north market, no.7 north market, no.8 north market and exclusive products market, Development Buiding, grey cloth market, Jinggong Plaza, Dongsheng Road Market etc. The Traditional Trade Market, which is the main market of China Textile City is displaying the wealth legendary of China Textile CIth along with the advance of upgrading reconstruction in the market region.
The fabrics market at Dongsheng Road is the birthplace of China Textile City. It is located in the south core area of China Textile City. It has occupational land area of 41,000 square meters, construction area of 232,000 square meters and total investment of RMB 1.26 billion Yuan. The upgrading reconstruction of this market will be implemented by three phases. The first phase and the second phase will be completed and put into operation in Sep. 2008 and the third phase will be completed and put into operation in June 2009.
Based on the “wholly-owned by the government, a mature reconstructed market”, the fabrics market at Dongsheng Road aims at “upgrading taste, dividing and classifying market, reducing costs and keeping continuous prosperity” and attracts a large number of well-known domestic and overseas textile and garment fabrics manufacturers and distributors to settle their business here in a way of bringing in foreign companies and selecting domestic companies and meanwhile establishes franchised zone for foreign and Chinese brands. The market is now making efforts to create an excellent business district for international textile fabric trade.
United Market of China Textile City is the first phase of upgrading and reformation reconstruction of Traditional Trade Zone of China Textile City, which is construction according to the requirement of internationalized development and modern mode. It is a very modern new market which has the commercial features of professional market such as high technology, informationization, human-orientation and specialization etc.. The market has an occupational land area of 30,800 square meters, construction area of 160,000 square meters, and total investment is more than RMB 1 billion Yuan. Integrating with commercial shops, finance, E-commerce and parking, the market has perfect facilities and functions.
◆◇International Trade Zone of China Textile City
International Trade Zone of China Textile City aims at “Modernization, Company-approach and Systematization”. Catering to the company-approach demands, It has been shaped as a modern market integrating sample exhibition, trade discussion, business office, e-commerce etc. The first phase of international Trade Zone has a construction area of 600,000 square meters, consisting of Times Plaza, Wonder Plaza, Yongli Mansion, International Trade Mansion, Qinye Square, Fengyi Business Center and Foreign Trade Mansion which are in operation with 90% settlement rate. The second phase of the International Trade Zone has a construction area of 350,000 square meters, including Central Mansion, Fortune Mansion, Diamond Mansion and Oriental Mansion which are all completed and in operation.
With the operating concept “trading in company mode, internationalized operation mode, globalized trading entity and around-the-clock trading”, the international Trade Zone starts the new age of online trading and overseas textile transaction.
◆◇Market Innovation Zone of China Textile City
Market Innovation Zone of China Textile City is positioned as “the main market of China Textile City and a professional domestic market of the highest quality and price ratio” to build a brand new system of modern market. The first phase of Market Innovation Zone is Garment, Accessories & Home Textile (Finished Product) Market of China Textile City> The construction of Textile Machinery Market, Grey Cloth Market and Daily Commodities Market in China Textile City is in full swing.
◆◇Garment, Accessories & Home Textile (Finished Product) Market of China Textile City
Garment, Accessories & Home Textile (Finished Products) Market of China Textile City has a construction area of 310,000 square meters and total investment of RMB 1,1 billion Yuan and will be put into operation in September 2008. Under the new innovation and development mode “government guidance, cost reducing, auxiliaries extension, multi-direction exploration, market operation and standard management” and with new commercial distribution concept “site goods trade as base, commercial exhibition as main tool, and brand cultivation as core”, it will become a international modern professional market integrating garment and accessories trade, commerce and trade exhibition, R&D, brand incubation, information distribution, and electronic commerce etc. Global textiles and garment purchaser can have one-step purchase in the market which is an international commerce and trade platform for global garment sales with lowest purchase cost.
◆◇Textile Raw Material Trade Zone of China Textile City
Established in 1993, Qianqing Textile Raw Materials Market of China Textile City is one of the ten largest textile raw materials markets in China. Meanwhile, it is also the biggest distribution center of textile raw materials in Asia. In 2007, its transaction volume reached RMB 24.28 billion Yuan. It becomes the “barometer” for the materials market across China, and affects the prices fluctuation and demand-supply balance in the world. It is designated as the No. 1 Textile Materials Town of China.
Advantage of Scientific, Technological and Information
◆◇Science and Technology R&D Base
With the 1st Private Company Productivity Promotion Center in Zhejiang Province and National Key Hi-tech Enterprise-Shaoxing Textile Science & Technology Center as main body, Zhejiang Modern Textile Industry R&D Institute and Zhejiang Sci-tech University, Dongua University etc. Universities jointly formed experts committee consisting of 7 textile academicians and administrative committee consisting of several domestic and foreign key textile companies and scientific research institutes.
◆◇Exhibition, Commerce and Trade Platform
China (Keqiao) International Textile Expo is one of the most important fairs which is approved by State Council and strongly supported by the MINISTRY OF Commerce of the People’s Republic of China. It is the professional exhibition integrating with market, industry and influence and has become one of the textile pageants of the largest size, the greatest influence, the highest level of specialization, internationalization and informationization in China.
◆◇Information Dissemination Centre
China Textile City is the place releases China’s first textile index-Keqiao China Textile index. The index will promote the good relations between production and sales and the balance of supply and demand of textile product and improve the efficiency of the market resource allocation. Besides, it is good for the national and eve global textile enterprises to acquire the market and industrial operation condition timely accurately and helpful for China’s Textile industry marching into the international market.
◆◇A Place Attracting Talents
Whit “China Textile (City) Talent Market” as the platform, Shaoxing County attracts and intradoses more talents in many effective ways such as purchase, bulk purchase and online purchase etc.. Government sets up talent development funds and implements talent green card and allowances system for talents. The largest “talent settlement” project of the province was established here. Besides, the Country also establishes the foreigner-related management service center, the foreign talents union, international education class for the children of foreign talents. Through all these, the “talent silicon valley” of the textile country has taken shape.
Commercial Auxiliaries Advantage
◆◇Logistics and Distribution Advantage
China Textile City International Logistics Center covers an area of 250,000 square meters and integrates many functions including storage, transportation, packing and distribution, third-party lofistics, international transport agent etc..With an annual transport volume 2.5 million tons, it is the textile logistics platform of the strongest force, largest scale, comprehensive lines and integrated functions in the East China. It is the member of China Logistics & Purchase Union, one of the key enterprises of modern logistics development in Zhejiang Province.
Kedong Storage of Zone of China Textile City has construction area of 131,000 square meters and with total investment of RMB 320 million Yuan. It will be put into operation in Apr. 2008, which will shoulder the heavy logistics pressure in the Traditional Trade Zone and become a convenient market logistics transfer station for storage, transportation and loading.
China Textile City logistics center has planed land of 143,000 square meters, construction area of 200,000 square meters and a total investment about 750 million Yuan. At present, the project construction ha been started comprehensively. The logistics center will integrate the customs office, commocity inspection, logistics and distribution, storage and other functions to become a competitive “inland one-step customers” in Yangze River.
◆◇Commercial Service Advantage
◆◇Agency Service Advantage
Government Service Advantage
The government of Shaoxing County is dedicated to the business settlement to provide regulated, transparent and quick whole process service for foreigner investors. Meanwhile, the government is working hard to improve the administration and procedures handling efficiency, integrate public right enforcement mechanism, construct a service and credit type government ruled by law, and comfort and development, establishes administrative approval service center and foreigner-related investment service center and increases the administrative work efficiency. Besides, the government also improve the public right operation system, establishes government ruled by laws, service type government and government of good credit. The county also promulgates preferential policies such as “Policy Suggestions on Strengthening Business Invitation Work of China Textile City”, provides easier market access, implement tax preference, strengthens financial support, increases element support, encourages and supports industrial innovation, foreign trade activities and actively promotes China Textile City to improve the international reputation and influence of China Textile City.
2008-10-28
China to Keep Textile Export 'Stable' as Trade Restrictions End
[ 2008-10-28 ]
China will keep textile exports "stable and sustainable" in 2009 as it ends controls on shipments to the U.S. and Europe and World Trade Organization restrictions end.
The Ministry of Commerce will maintain "dialogue and communication" with relevant countries as limits imposed on China's textile exports by the WTO expire on Dec. 31, the ministry said in a published on its Web Site.
China aims to boost 2009 textile exports while avoiding any unwanted expansion of output after the restrictions end. The nation wants to minimize trade friction next year as textile agreements signed with the U.S. and Europe also run out in 2009.
"Local ministry of commerce offices should continue to do their job in helping enterprises to change growth models and adjust product structures," the ministry said in the statement, without giving details.
The government will arrange next year's export plan to meet the new situation, including a slowing world economy and the turmoil in financial markets, according to the statement.
China will keep textile exports "stable and sustainable" in 2009 as it ends controls on shipments to the U.S. and Europe and World Trade Organization restrictions end.
The Ministry of Commerce will maintain "dialogue and communication" with relevant countries as limits imposed on China's textile exports by the WTO expire on Dec. 31, the ministry said in a published on its Web Site.
China aims to boost 2009 textile exports while avoiding any unwanted expansion of output after the restrictions end. The nation wants to minimize trade friction next year as textile agreements signed with the U.S. and Europe also run out in 2009.
"Local ministry of commerce offices should continue to do their job in helping enterprises to change growth models and adjust product structures," the ministry said in the statement, without giving details.
The government will arrange next year's export plan to meet the new situation, including a slowing world economy and the turmoil in financial markets, according to the statement.
C&A Opens Second Store In Beijing
[ 2008-10-28 ]
The international apparel retail brand C&A has formally opened its store at the Viva Beijing R&F Plaza.
This is its second store in Beijing ?it opened the first in Sun Dong An on January 25, 2008.
The new store is also C&A's tenth specialty store in the Chinese mainland, and not only accelerates its expansion in Beijing, but also represents for the brand's long-term commitment in the Chinese market.
Li Chengjie, senior vice president of C&A, said that the opening of the Viva Beijing R&F Plaza store is very important for C&A's development in Beijing. The reason for choosing Viva Beijing R&F Plaza to open the new store is because it is one of the highest potential department stores the Chaoyang District and the new C&A will bring a unique fashion concept to the consumers in this district.
With a business area of 1,400 square meters, the two-floor C&A specialty store are divided into different areas with different styles, which are designed for the fashionable young professionals and students. The five brands of C&A ?Clockhouse, Yessica, Angelo Litrico, Palomino, and Baby Club ?cover various areas of fashion.
Li revealed that C&A plans to open more retail stores in other provincial capitals in China before the summer of 2009.
At present, C&A has ten specialty stores in China, including six in Shanghai, two in Beijing, one in Changshu, and one in Wuxi.
The international apparel retail brand C&A has formally opened its store at the Viva Beijing R&F Plaza.
This is its second store in Beijing ?it opened the first in Sun Dong An on January 25, 2008.
The new store is also C&A's tenth specialty store in the Chinese mainland, and not only accelerates its expansion in Beijing, but also represents for the brand's long-term commitment in the Chinese market.
Li Chengjie, senior vice president of C&A, said that the opening of the Viva Beijing R&F Plaza store is very important for C&A's development in Beijing. The reason for choosing Viva Beijing R&F Plaza to open the new store is because it is one of the highest potential department stores the Chaoyang District and the new C&A will bring a unique fashion concept to the consumers in this district.
With a business area of 1,400 square meters, the two-floor C&A specialty store are divided into different areas with different styles, which are designed for the fashionable young professionals and students. The five brands of C&A ?Clockhouse, Yessica, Angelo Litrico, Palomino, and Baby Club ?cover various areas of fashion.
Li revealed that C&A plans to open more retail stores in other provincial capitals in China before the summer of 2009.
At present, C&A has ten specialty stores in China, including six in Shanghai, two in Beijing, one in Changshu, and one in Wuxi.
Trendy togs for toddlers
[ 2008-10-28 ]
THE latest fashion accessory in Hollywood can fit into one of those glitzy oversize bags that everyone just must carry: a baby, of course.
Preferably one that a nanny or granny takes care of and mom can just show off in its cute and costly togs.
Having a baby seems to be in vogue these days for Hollywood celebrities from the very young to the nearly middle-aged. And having a baby in China is always in vogue.
Cool moms everywhere want their children to look as trendy as they do that's one explanation of the kids' fashion boom.
More and more designers are pouncing on the bouncing baby market.
Many high-fashion boutiques in the city dedicate an area to children's collections, such as Celine, Marc Jacobs and Juicy Couture. Armani Junior is to be launched soon.
Late this year, many girls' favorite, the Barbie doll, will open its first global flagship store "Barbie Shanghai" on Huaihai Road. The 3,500-square-meter, six-story cathedral to cute will sell not only Barbie dolls, toys, clothes, and accessories but also offer a spa, a cafe and restaurant. The restaurant is said to be operated by David Laris, one of Shanghai's most celebrated restaurateurs.
The French children's wear couture house Bonpoint has relocated its store to luxurious Plaza 66. For moms who want to dress their kids the way Madonna and Kate Moss do, the fairyland-style boutique is a must.
Little amateur models of different nationalities recently took to the runway to show off the brand's autumn/winter collection. The catwalk was nothing but a big playground where they sashayed, slid and chased each other.
"Discreet luxury" is how Bonpoint describes its style. Some of the latest trends in the adults' world have been adapted to the new collection.
Girls wear graphic vintage-print skirts with tights and biker's boots for a rock 'n' roll look, while for boys, there are checked shirts with a sheepskin vest, corduroy pants and a fur chapka pulled down over the ears.
Boys are also encouraged to try the smart dandy style of strong figures like John Lennon and Mick Jagger. The combination of a navy blue dress, berry-colored turtleneck sweater and high-waisted wool coat dress girls up to the nines.
THE latest fashion accessory in Hollywood can fit into one of those glitzy oversize bags that everyone just must carry: a baby, of course.
Preferably one that a nanny or granny takes care of and mom can just show off in its cute and costly togs.
Having a baby seems to be in vogue these days for Hollywood celebrities from the very young to the nearly middle-aged. And having a baby in China is always in vogue.
Cool moms everywhere want their children to look as trendy as they do that's one explanation of the kids' fashion boom.
More and more designers are pouncing on the bouncing baby market.
Many high-fashion boutiques in the city dedicate an area to children's collections, such as Celine, Marc Jacobs and Juicy Couture. Armani Junior is to be launched soon.
Late this year, many girls' favorite, the Barbie doll, will open its first global flagship store "Barbie Shanghai" on Huaihai Road. The 3,500-square-meter, six-story cathedral to cute will sell not only Barbie dolls, toys, clothes, and accessories but also offer a spa, a cafe and restaurant. The restaurant is said to be operated by David Laris, one of Shanghai's most celebrated restaurateurs.
The French children's wear couture house Bonpoint has relocated its store to luxurious Plaza 66. For moms who want to dress their kids the way Madonna and Kate Moss do, the fairyland-style boutique is a must.
Little amateur models of different nationalities recently took to the runway to show off the brand's autumn/winter collection. The catwalk was nothing but a big playground where they sashayed, slid and chased each other.
"Discreet luxury" is how Bonpoint describes its style. Some of the latest trends in the adults' world have been adapted to the new collection.
Girls wear graphic vintage-print skirts with tights and biker's boots for a rock 'n' roll look, while for boys, there are checked shirts with a sheepskin vest, corduroy pants and a fur chapka pulled down over the ears.
Boys are also encouraged to try the smart dandy style of strong figures like John Lennon and Mick Jagger. The combination of a navy blue dress, berry-colored turtleneck sweater and high-waisted wool coat dress girls up to the nines.
2008-10-20
Dunhill dream continues
[ 2008-10-19 ]
"A dream place'' is how Yann Debelle de Mont by described the Home of Alfred Dunhill in Shanghai, which opened last week.
When the Frenchman visited the city two years ago looking for an ideal retail location for the heritage English brand, he was surprised to find disused twin villas on the bustling Huaihai Road M.
Built in the 1920s, the elegant neo-classic mansions had been the residence of a Shanghai comprador and were later adapted to become the "Beijing Cinema.'' The identical buildings are tucked away from the bustling area's busy thoroughfares. The east side building was constructed in 1921, and its twin on the west in 1927, the two sharing an English-style garden.
After two years of meticulous renovation, the distinctive, imposing pair have been reborn as Alfred Dunhill's Shanghai home, as the Vacheron Constantin Mansion, as a membership-only club KEE and as Shanghai's leading contemporary art gallery ShanghART. With such tenants, "796 Huaihai Road'' is destined to become another of Shanghai's luxurious landmarks.
"I want to build it into a one-of-a-kind place in the world, just like the Alfred Dunhill Home in London or in Tokyo,'' says Debelle de Montby, Dunhill's image director. "I like to imagine it as the private place of a crazy Englishman, where he entertains Chinese friends.''
The Travel and Discovery Room is on the ground floor where a high-end range of Alfred Dunhill leather luggage and accessories are for sale. There's also a collection of antiques, such as a work table fashioned from the wing of a 1944 DC-3 aircraft, an Egli Vincent vintage motorcycle, an antique globe and other furnishings sourced by Debelle de Montby and his team in the past two years.
"This is by no means a museum as it might look,'' he says. "It is a crazy world with all these 'toys for boys' by Alfred Dunhill for sale.''
The second floor features a men's wear emporium with a White Shirt Bar and a selection of both formal and casual wear. It also offers a bespoke tailoring service by Savile Row-trained Daniel Williams. In addition, a traditional English barber is taking bookings and the hand-painted ceiling is a must-see.
Linked by sumptuous hallways between the two buildings is the Vacheron Constantin Mansion, the second of its kind. The first was founded more than 100 years ago in Geneva in 1906.
Compared with its neighbor, the 253-year-old Swiss watch manufacturer keeps house in a more traditional way. International director Marc Guten says Vacheron Constantin changed little of the original building during the renovation. It was restored with attention to detail, right down to the original staircase and stained-glass windows. It retains the familiar "smell of the old house'' says Guten, as you can still sense in antique stores around the city.
The ground floor area displays a complete range of Vacheron Constantin timepieces, including antiques and limited edition models which can only be purchased in the Shanghai Mansion.
Four new "Vacheron Constantin Mansion Exclusive" timepieces have been created for the Shanghai store opening. They include two pieces from the brand's classic Patrimony collection, the top class Malte Tonneau Tourbillon, and an enamel timepiece from the Metiers d'Art collection.
The enamel piece is a work inspired by the Shanghai mansion's stained glass window and another geometric watch was inspired by the marble on the Mansion lobby floor, says Guten.
A collector's salon on the second floor offers a "safe service'' to hold customers valuable timepieces, and a Customer Service Center on the same floor is fronted by Alexandre Kerguen, a master watch maker sent by the brand from Geneva to service clients in Shanghai.
"A dream place'' is how Yann Debelle de Mont by described the Home of Alfred Dunhill in Shanghai, which opened last week.
When the Frenchman visited the city two years ago looking for an ideal retail location for the heritage English brand, he was surprised to find disused twin villas on the bustling Huaihai Road M.
Built in the 1920s, the elegant neo-classic mansions had been the residence of a Shanghai comprador and were later adapted to become the "Beijing Cinema.'' The identical buildings are tucked away from the bustling area's busy thoroughfares. The east side building was constructed in 1921, and its twin on the west in 1927, the two sharing an English-style garden.
After two years of meticulous renovation, the distinctive, imposing pair have been reborn as Alfred Dunhill's Shanghai home, as the Vacheron Constantin Mansion, as a membership-only club KEE and as Shanghai's leading contemporary art gallery ShanghART. With such tenants, "796 Huaihai Road'' is destined to become another of Shanghai's luxurious landmarks.
"I want to build it into a one-of-a-kind place in the world, just like the Alfred Dunhill Home in London or in Tokyo,'' says Debelle de Montby, Dunhill's image director. "I like to imagine it as the private place of a crazy Englishman, where he entertains Chinese friends.''
The Travel and Discovery Room is on the ground floor where a high-end range of Alfred Dunhill leather luggage and accessories are for sale. There's also a collection of antiques, such as a work table fashioned from the wing of a 1944 DC-3 aircraft, an Egli Vincent vintage motorcycle, an antique globe and other furnishings sourced by Debelle de Montby and his team in the past two years.
"This is by no means a museum as it might look,'' he says. "It is a crazy world with all these 'toys for boys' by Alfred Dunhill for sale.''
The second floor features a men's wear emporium with a White Shirt Bar and a selection of both formal and casual wear. It also offers a bespoke tailoring service by Savile Row-trained Daniel Williams. In addition, a traditional English barber is taking bookings and the hand-painted ceiling is a must-see.
Linked by sumptuous hallways between the two buildings is the Vacheron Constantin Mansion, the second of its kind. The first was founded more than 100 years ago in Geneva in 1906.
Compared with its neighbor, the 253-year-old Swiss watch manufacturer keeps house in a more traditional way. International director Marc Guten says Vacheron Constantin changed little of the original building during the renovation. It was restored with attention to detail, right down to the original staircase and stained-glass windows. It retains the familiar "smell of the old house'' says Guten, as you can still sense in antique stores around the city.
The ground floor area displays a complete range of Vacheron Constantin timepieces, including antiques and limited edition models which can only be purchased in the Shanghai Mansion.
Four new "Vacheron Constantin Mansion Exclusive" timepieces have been created for the Shanghai store opening. They include two pieces from the brand's classic Patrimony collection, the top class Malte Tonneau Tourbillon, and an enamel timepiece from the Metiers d'Art collection.
The enamel piece is a work inspired by the Shanghai mansion's stained glass window and another geometric watch was inspired by the marble on the Mansion lobby floor, says Guten.
A collector's salon on the second floor offers a "safe service'' to hold customers valuable timepieces, and a Customer Service Center on the same floor is fronted by Alexandre Kerguen, a master watch maker sent by the brand from Geneva to service clients in Shanghai.
FURLA, New style unfurled in Shanghai
[ 2008-10-19 ]
ITALIAN leather goods manufacturer Furla has opened its first flagship store on the Chinese mainland at Shanghai Times Square. The store on the complex's ground floor is the first in the world to adopt the 81-year-old brand's new display style, launched in Milan earlier this year.
An elegant combination of advanced architectural materials and inviting, graceful furniture, the spacious venue displays a complete range of Furla collections, including handbags, shoes, small leather goods, sunglasses, jewelery, watches, and the new men's line "Furla Uomo." In the center of the store is an eye catching, eight-meter sculpture of black lacquered iron on which the newest collections are displayed.
Furla is known for making functional bags with timeless, recognizable details. This autumn and winter, it introduces a new palette of browns and greens.
Perfect for work occasions, the structured bags are made of calf leather with crocodile/python prints to echo the season's craving for accessories in treasured materials.
Jewelry pieces in the same autum hues are made big and bold, with lots of layers around the neck or the wrist.
Furla operates six stores on the Chinese mainland with two in Shanghai and two more set to open by the end of the year.
ITALIAN leather goods manufacturer Furla has opened its first flagship store on the Chinese mainland at Shanghai Times Square. The store on the complex's ground floor is the first in the world to adopt the 81-year-old brand's new display style, launched in Milan earlier this year.
An elegant combination of advanced architectural materials and inviting, graceful furniture, the spacious venue displays a complete range of Furla collections, including handbags, shoes, small leather goods, sunglasses, jewelery, watches, and the new men's line "Furla Uomo." In the center of the store is an eye catching, eight-meter sculpture of black lacquered iron on which the newest collections are displayed.
Furla is known for making functional bags with timeless, recognizable details. This autumn and winter, it introduces a new palette of browns and greens.
Perfect for work occasions, the structured bags are made of calf leather with crocodile/python prints to echo the season's craving for accessories in treasured materials.
Jewelry pieces in the same autum hues are made big and bold, with lots of layers around the neck or the wrist.
Furla operates six stores on the Chinese mainland with two in Shanghai and two more set to open by the end of the year.
Hong Kong: Lane Crawford Joyce to distribute Vanessa Bruno brand
[ 2008-10-17 ]
Vanessa Bruno signs an exclusive agreement with LCJG Distribution Company, a member of the Lane Crawford Joyce Group, to distribute the Vanessa Bruno brand in Hong Kong and China. The Lane Crawford Joyce Group is Asia’s premiere international brand group, representing luxury and fashion brands through a network of distribution, retailing and franchising. The partnership is effective immediately.
Over the five years of the agreement, 6 free-standing Vanessa Bruno retail stores will be opened, along with other shop-in-shops, with the majority of the presence focused in Hong Kong and China.
Vanessa Bruno, Creative Director: “We are overjoyed to be bolstering our partnership with the Lane Crawford Joyce Group to further establish Vanessa Bruno as a uniquely spirited brand in China’s thriving fashion market.”
Alice Wong, President of LCJG Distribution Company said: “Our group has been working with Vanessa Bruno for many years. We are thrilled to have the chance to take our collaboration to another level. We are confident that the brand will be well received in Hong Kong and China.”
Vanessa Bruno launched her first collection in 1996. Since, her personal Parisian philosophy and natural and sophisticated style, “urban natural aesthetics”, has made her a favourite among French fashion designers. Through Vanessa Bruno and Athe, her second line, she has created a unique lifestyle which is recognized all around the world. She today operates over forty exclusive outlets, boutiques and corners in key locations. Vanessa Bruno’s consistent universe of products, including ready to wear, accessories and shoes, is distributed in over 400 International top leading retailers.
The Lane Crawford Joyce Group is comprised of Lane Crawford, Joyce, Pedder Group, the region’s premier multi-label specialty retailers; and Imaginex and LCJG Distribution Company form the region’s franchise network with a portfolio of major designer and luxury brands. The Lane Crawford Joyce Group is one of the first to enter the China market in the 90’s, and is currently operating in 38 markets with over 500 locations.
Vanessa Bruno signs an exclusive agreement with LCJG Distribution Company, a member of the Lane Crawford Joyce Group, to distribute the Vanessa Bruno brand in Hong Kong and China. The Lane Crawford Joyce Group is Asia’s premiere international brand group, representing luxury and fashion brands through a network of distribution, retailing and franchising. The partnership is effective immediately.
Over the five years of the agreement, 6 free-standing Vanessa Bruno retail stores will be opened, along with other shop-in-shops, with the majority of the presence focused in Hong Kong and China.
Vanessa Bruno, Creative Director: “We are overjoyed to be bolstering our partnership with the Lane Crawford Joyce Group to further establish Vanessa Bruno as a uniquely spirited brand in China’s thriving fashion market.”
Alice Wong, President of LCJG Distribution Company said: “Our group has been working with Vanessa Bruno for many years. We are thrilled to have the chance to take our collaboration to another level. We are confident that the brand will be well received in Hong Kong and China.”
Vanessa Bruno launched her first collection in 1996. Since, her personal Parisian philosophy and natural and sophisticated style, “urban natural aesthetics”, has made her a favourite among French fashion designers. Through Vanessa Bruno and Athe, her second line, she has created a unique lifestyle which is recognized all around the world. She today operates over forty exclusive outlets, boutiques and corners in key locations. Vanessa Bruno’s consistent universe of products, including ready to wear, accessories and shoes, is distributed in over 400 International top leading retailers.
The Lane Crawford Joyce Group is comprised of Lane Crawford, Joyce, Pedder Group, the region’s premier multi-label specialty retailers; and Imaginex and LCJG Distribution Company form the region’s franchise network with a portfolio of major designer and luxury brands. The Lane Crawford Joyce Group is one of the first to enter the China market in the 90’s, and is currently operating in 38 markets with over 500 locations.
7-Eleven To Sell Apparel In Taiwan
[ 2008-10-16 ]
The Japan-headquartered online retailer Rakuten has jointly announced with President Chain Store Corporation, the operator of 7-Eleven in Taiwan, that the two companies would cooperate to integrate their virtual and physical retail channels.
According to the agreement, 7-Eleven's 4,800 outlets in Taiwan will start to sell 12 styles of fashionable clothes from Rakuten, making the Internet virtual shop a 24-hour entity department store.
Jiang Kaoyu, general manager of Rakuten Taiwan, said this cooperation between the virtual and physical retail channels is not only a creation of Rakuten, but also offers another business service to the online shops of Rakuten. These shops can deploy their sales channel in the 7-Eleven stores across Taiwan to contact more consumers who do not shop online and thus extend their business opportunities.
In the future, Rakuten will launch various customized services in accordance with the demands of Taiwan's consumers to provide them with an easy access to the most fashionable and popular online apparel products.
The Japan-headquartered online retailer Rakuten has jointly announced with President Chain Store Corporation, the operator of 7-Eleven in Taiwan, that the two companies would cooperate to integrate their virtual and physical retail channels.
According to the agreement, 7-Eleven's 4,800 outlets in Taiwan will start to sell 12 styles of fashionable clothes from Rakuten, making the Internet virtual shop a 24-hour entity department store.
Jiang Kaoyu, general manager of Rakuten Taiwan, said this cooperation between the virtual and physical retail channels is not only a creation of Rakuten, but also offers another business service to the online shops of Rakuten. These shops can deploy their sales channel in the 7-Eleven stores across Taiwan to contact more consumers who do not shop online and thus extend their business opportunities.
In the future, Rakuten will launch various customized services in accordance with the demands of Taiwan's consumers to provide them with an easy access to the most fashionable and popular online apparel products.
ADVANSA introduces itself to the Asian Market
[ 2008-10-16 ]
ADVANSA, Europe's leading manufacturer of polyester fibre and filament for home, apparel, and technical textiles, has plans to enter the Asian market with its latest multifunctional, ecological and high-tech fibre innovations: ADVANSA Thermo cool, Climarelle and Suprelle. ADVANSA will make its debut in Asia at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics in China, October 20-23, in Hall W1, E18-20.
"The Asian market is a new territory for ADVANSA."says Gerard Illeras of ADVANSA.. "As our scientists develop meaningful and innovative new polyester technologies, we will respond to the many requests we've received to launch them globally - not only in our current European, Middle Eastern, and African markets, but also in the United States as well as Asia. That is a very exciting proposition for us.?
"The feedback we have from the market in Asia is that there is a generally high awareness and appreciation of European brands and quality and therefore we see opportunities in Asia unfulfilled by local and existing polyester manufacturers. A further factor is that due to the large variation in temperatures and high humidity in Asia, we know that functional textiles are required and highly appreciated by Asian consumers."adds Mr. Illeras.
ADVANSA will manage its Asian sales efforts from its offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong. ADVANSA combines excellent technology with a thorough understanding of the end user's wants and needs. This approach results in meaningful, innovative products ?such as ADVANSA Thermo캜ool, Climarelle and Suprelle - that perform to the most stringent expectations.
ADVANSA Thermo cool is made with a unique fibre mix. Fabrics for apparel are able to provide superior moisture management and temperature control to keep wearers comfortable across a wide range of temperatures and activity levels:
During physical exercise or in hot weather, ADVANSA Thermo cool wicks moisture faster than other materials.
The fibre is designed with increased surface area and micro-channels to transport moisture quickly away from the skin to the textile surface. The hollow fibres allow enhanced air circulation and focus energy on the evaporation process to achieve maximum evaporative cooling. In cool weather or after exercise the hollow fibres provide thermo-buffering to protect muscles from post-exercise chill.
Climarelle is a high-tech brand bringing thermo-regulation to the complete range of bedding, sleeping bags and insulated apparel. The Phase Change Material (mPCM) microcapsules integrated within the Climarelle become fluid with a cooling effect when temperature is higher than ideal. When body temperature falls again, the microcapsules change phase from liquid to solid, releasing heat energy to the body and helping it to keep warm despite lower temperatures. Thus, thermo-regulating microcapsules store warmth actively and release it only when necessary, providing a balanced sleeping temperature all night long.
ADVANSA manufactures polyester staple fibre and filament yarn, both POY and textured. In addition to its own brands that have been introduced successfully in US this Summer and will be introduced in Asia in October, ADVANSA markets under license in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) under the well-known banners of Coolmax, Thermolite, Dacron, and other former DuPont brand names to which ADVANSA has exclusive rights in the EMEA region. The company also makes polyester intermediates and polymer solutions.
ADVANSA resulted from a joint venture between E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Sabanci Holding. It was formed in 2004 when E. I. DuPont de Nemours transferred its share, DuPontSA, to partner Haci ?er Sabanci Holding A.S., one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Turkey with sales of over $15 billion USD. The company changed its name to ADVANSA in March 2005.
Under Sabanci's ownership, ADVANSA invested in its three polyester manufacturing facilities in Turkey and Germany and cemented its leadership position in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The company has continued to invest significantly in research and development. Its laboratory has recently created several new performance yarns for the apparel, home textiles, and technical textiles markets, which are currently available in the EMEA region and will be introduced to the Asian market at Intertextile Shanghai.
ADVANSA, Europe's leading manufacturer of polyester fibre and filament for home, apparel, and technical textiles, has plans to enter the Asian market with its latest multifunctional, ecological and high-tech fibre innovations: ADVANSA Thermo cool, Climarelle and Suprelle. ADVANSA will make its debut in Asia at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics in China, October 20-23, in Hall W1, E18-20.
"The Asian market is a new territory for ADVANSA."says Gerard Illeras of ADVANSA.. "As our scientists develop meaningful and innovative new polyester technologies, we will respond to the many requests we've received to launch them globally - not only in our current European, Middle Eastern, and African markets, but also in the United States as well as Asia. That is a very exciting proposition for us.?
"The feedback we have from the market in Asia is that there is a generally high awareness and appreciation of European brands and quality and therefore we see opportunities in Asia unfulfilled by local and existing polyester manufacturers. A further factor is that due to the large variation in temperatures and high humidity in Asia, we know that functional textiles are required and highly appreciated by Asian consumers."adds Mr. Illeras.
ADVANSA will manage its Asian sales efforts from its offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong. ADVANSA combines excellent technology with a thorough understanding of the end user's wants and needs. This approach results in meaningful, innovative products ?such as ADVANSA Thermo캜ool, Climarelle and Suprelle - that perform to the most stringent expectations.
ADVANSA Thermo cool is made with a unique fibre mix. Fabrics for apparel are able to provide superior moisture management and temperature control to keep wearers comfortable across a wide range of temperatures and activity levels:
During physical exercise or in hot weather, ADVANSA Thermo cool wicks moisture faster than other materials.
The fibre is designed with increased surface area and micro-channels to transport moisture quickly away from the skin to the textile surface. The hollow fibres allow enhanced air circulation and focus energy on the evaporation process to achieve maximum evaporative cooling. In cool weather or after exercise the hollow fibres provide thermo-buffering to protect muscles from post-exercise chill.
Climarelle is a high-tech brand bringing thermo-regulation to the complete range of bedding, sleeping bags and insulated apparel. The Phase Change Material (mPCM) microcapsules integrated within the Climarelle become fluid with a cooling effect when temperature is higher than ideal. When body temperature falls again, the microcapsules change phase from liquid to solid, releasing heat energy to the body and helping it to keep warm despite lower temperatures. Thus, thermo-regulating microcapsules store warmth actively and release it only when necessary, providing a balanced sleeping temperature all night long.
ADVANSA manufactures polyester staple fibre and filament yarn, both POY and textured. In addition to its own brands that have been introduced successfully in US this Summer and will be introduced in Asia in October, ADVANSA markets under license in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) under the well-known banners of Coolmax, Thermolite, Dacron, and other former DuPont brand names to which ADVANSA has exclusive rights in the EMEA region. The company also makes polyester intermediates and polymer solutions.
ADVANSA resulted from a joint venture between E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Sabanci Holding. It was formed in 2004 when E. I. DuPont de Nemours transferred its share, DuPontSA, to partner Haci ?er Sabanci Holding A.S., one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Turkey with sales of over $15 billion USD. The company changed its name to ADVANSA in March 2005.
Under Sabanci's ownership, ADVANSA invested in its three polyester manufacturing facilities in Turkey and Germany and cemented its leadership position in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The company has continued to invest significantly in research and development. Its laboratory has recently created several new performance yarns for the apparel, home textiles, and technical textiles markets, which are currently available in the EMEA region and will be introduced to the Asian market at Intertextile Shanghai.
AEON Beijing Intl Mall Shopping Center to open in November
[ 2008-10-14 ]
Aeon announces the opening of Aeon Beijing International Mall Shopping Center in Changping District, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on November 7th (Fri.), 2008
The shopping center is located in Changping District, a district in Northern Beijing with a population of 750,000, in an area two minutes from the Bei’anhe Exit of the Badaling Highway and 35 minutes from the center of the city by car. This is an area undergoing planned population transfer from other areas and housing complexes continue to be built.
The shopping center is situated in a market area that is home to 4,500,000 people, including 2,470,000 and 1,310,000 residents in neighboring Haidian and Chaoyang Districts, respectively.
A shopping center to open in Beijing integrates AEON group’s collective efforts.
It is Beijing’s largest mall-style shopping center with eco-friendly facilities including rooftop solar panels and a rainwater utilization system.
- Covering an area of approximately 90,000 m2 with parking for 3,000 vehicles, this will be Beijing’s first mall-style shopping center, providing a new lifestyle opportunity to customers in Beijing, where motorization is increasingly taking hold.
- The shopping center boasts 104 specialty stores including 14 names that are opening for the first time in China. Aeon Mall Co., Ltd., an Aeon group company, leases the International Mall Shopping Center to specialty stores. The shopping center will include specialty stores such as Cox Co Ltd, Blue Grass Co Ltd, Talbots Japan Co Ltd, Nustep Co Ltd, Petcity Co., Ltd. Mega Sports Co., Ltd. and Laura Ashley Japan Co., Ltd., which are also Aeon group companies. Regarding additional Aeon group companies, Aeon Delight Co Ltd, Aeon Fantasy Co Ltd and Certo Corporation will begin business operations for the first time in China. Aeon will continue to marshal Aeon group’s efforts to offer a convenient and comfortable shopping environment to customers in China through the state-of-the art shopping center.
- This will be the 1st shopping center by Beijing Aeon Co., Ltd. in Northern China where the company has been advancing development. Aeon is planning to open shopping centers in Chaoyang District, Beijing and Binhai New Area, Tianjin in the future, aiming for 100 shopping centers throughout China by the end of FY2010.
- Aeon has conducted environmental conservation activities in China such as “Great Wall Tree Planting” and “Tree Planting at Lao Mountain Dam in Qingdao.” Aeon is addressing environmental matters at the shopping center by installing eco-friendly facilities such as rooftop solar panels and a rainwater utilization system and by establishing the “Eco Information Center” which offers opportunities to think and act environmentally in concert with the local community.
The goal is for Aeon Beijing International Mall Shopping Center to become a one-stop destination for customers to enjoy shopping in various ways at numerous stores open for the first time in Beijing. The shopping center will feature 104 specialty stores able to satisfy the variety in customers’ lifestyles, focusing in particular on family customers in their 30’s and 40’s who have established their lifestyles and fashion-conscious customers in their 20’s.
The motorization of Beijing society continues to accelerate. The shopping center provides the city’s largest parking lot, accommodating 3,000 vehicles and enabling customers to enjoy their shopping in a leisurely manner.
To date Aeon has opened 24 stores mainly in Southern China and Shangdong area since the launch of its first store in Hong Kong by Aeon Stores (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. in 1987. In May 2006, a Chinese branch of Aeon was established in Beijing in order to accelerate store openings in China. In October 2007, Aeon established a business alliance with SIIC Shanghai (Holdings) Co Ltd, a leading property developer in China, which has had many successes and acquired considerable expertise in large scale urban development projects. Aeon will advance urban development in China focusing on mall-style shopping centers, and continue development within the group, through its partnership with SIIC Shanghai.
Aeon plans to accelerate store openings in China with a target of 100 shopping centers mainly in Southern China, Shangdong area and Northern China by the end of 2010.
Environmental Conservation/Social Contribution Activities Programs at the Shopping Center:
- As one of the environmental conservation activities conducted together with local customers, a tree planting ceremony will be held on the premises of the shopping center in October.
- In order to enhance the eco-friendliness of the shopping center, facilities to further reduce environmental burden such as rooftop solar panels, a rainwater utilization system and high efficiency condensers are installed in many areas of the shopping center.
- The “Eco Information Center” will be established in the shopping center in order to comprehensively explain our environmental initiatives to customers and to offer opportunities for our customers to work with us in thinking constructively about the environment.
Source: www.fibre2fashion.com
Aeon announces the opening of Aeon Beijing International Mall Shopping Center in Changping District, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on November 7th (Fri.), 2008
The shopping center is located in Changping District, a district in Northern Beijing with a population of 750,000, in an area two minutes from the Bei’anhe Exit of the Badaling Highway and 35 minutes from the center of the city by car. This is an area undergoing planned population transfer from other areas and housing complexes continue to be built.
The shopping center is situated in a market area that is home to 4,500,000 people, including 2,470,000 and 1,310,000 residents in neighboring Haidian and Chaoyang Districts, respectively.
A shopping center to open in Beijing integrates AEON group’s collective efforts.
It is Beijing’s largest mall-style shopping center with eco-friendly facilities including rooftop solar panels and a rainwater utilization system.
- Covering an area of approximately 90,000 m2 with parking for 3,000 vehicles, this will be Beijing’s first mall-style shopping center, providing a new lifestyle opportunity to customers in Beijing, where motorization is increasingly taking hold.
- The shopping center boasts 104 specialty stores including 14 names that are opening for the first time in China. Aeon Mall Co., Ltd., an Aeon group company, leases the International Mall Shopping Center to specialty stores. The shopping center will include specialty stores such as Cox Co Ltd, Blue Grass Co Ltd, Talbots Japan Co Ltd, Nustep Co Ltd, Petcity Co., Ltd. Mega Sports Co., Ltd. and Laura Ashley Japan Co., Ltd., which are also Aeon group companies. Regarding additional Aeon group companies, Aeon Delight Co Ltd, Aeon Fantasy Co Ltd and Certo Corporation will begin business operations for the first time in China. Aeon will continue to marshal Aeon group’s efforts to offer a convenient and comfortable shopping environment to customers in China through the state-of-the art shopping center.
- This will be the 1st shopping center by Beijing Aeon Co., Ltd. in Northern China where the company has been advancing development. Aeon is planning to open shopping centers in Chaoyang District, Beijing and Binhai New Area, Tianjin in the future, aiming for 100 shopping centers throughout China by the end of FY2010.
- Aeon has conducted environmental conservation activities in China such as “Great Wall Tree Planting” and “Tree Planting at Lao Mountain Dam in Qingdao.” Aeon is addressing environmental matters at the shopping center by installing eco-friendly facilities such as rooftop solar panels and a rainwater utilization system and by establishing the “Eco Information Center” which offers opportunities to think and act environmentally in concert with the local community.
The goal is for Aeon Beijing International Mall Shopping Center to become a one-stop destination for customers to enjoy shopping in various ways at numerous stores open for the first time in Beijing. The shopping center will feature 104 specialty stores able to satisfy the variety in customers’ lifestyles, focusing in particular on family customers in their 30’s and 40’s who have established their lifestyles and fashion-conscious customers in their 20’s.
The motorization of Beijing society continues to accelerate. The shopping center provides the city’s largest parking lot, accommodating 3,000 vehicles and enabling customers to enjoy their shopping in a leisurely manner.
To date Aeon has opened 24 stores mainly in Southern China and Shangdong area since the launch of its first store in Hong Kong by Aeon Stores (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. in 1987. In May 2006, a Chinese branch of Aeon was established in Beijing in order to accelerate store openings in China. In October 2007, Aeon established a business alliance with SIIC Shanghai (Holdings) Co Ltd, a leading property developer in China, which has had many successes and acquired considerable expertise in large scale urban development projects. Aeon will advance urban development in China focusing on mall-style shopping centers, and continue development within the group, through its partnership with SIIC Shanghai.
Aeon plans to accelerate store openings in China with a target of 100 shopping centers mainly in Southern China, Shangdong area and Northern China by the end of 2010.
Environmental Conservation/Social Contribution Activities Programs at the Shopping Center:
- As one of the environmental conservation activities conducted together with local customers, a tree planting ceremony will be held on the premises of the shopping center in October.
- In order to enhance the eco-friendliness of the shopping center, facilities to further reduce environmental burden such as rooftop solar panels, a rainwater utilization system and high efficiency condensers are installed in many areas of the shopping center.
- The “Eco Information Center” will be established in the shopping center in order to comprehensively explain our environmental initiatives to customers and to offer opportunities for our customers to work with us in thinking constructively about the environment.
Source: www.fibre2fashion.com
Shanghai: Retail Sales Increased 70-Fold Over Past 30 Years
[ 2008-10-09 ]
According to statistics released from the 2008 Retailers Assembly held in Shanghai, over the past 30 years, the total retail sales of social consumer goods in Shanghai increased from CNY5.41 billion to CNY384.7 billion, an increase of about 70 times.
In the first eight months of 2008, the total retail sales in Shanghai reached CNY220.317 billion, a year-on-year increase of 16.7% and it collected business tax of CNY62.16 billion, a year-on-year increase of 23.7%.
At present, there are about 12,000 chain business sites in Shanghai. Most of the popular and fashionable names and brands, including modern department stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, shopping malls and direct marketing centers, have opened in Shanghai and the total retail business area in the city has reached 40 million square meters.
According to statistics released from the 2008 Retailers Assembly held in Shanghai, over the past 30 years, the total retail sales of social consumer goods in Shanghai increased from CNY5.41 billion to CNY384.7 billion, an increase of about 70 times.
In the first eight months of 2008, the total retail sales in Shanghai reached CNY220.317 billion, a year-on-year increase of 16.7% and it collected business tax of CNY62.16 billion, a year-on-year increase of 23.7%.
At present, there are about 12,000 chain business sites in Shanghai. Most of the popular and fashionable names and brands, including modern department stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, shopping malls and direct marketing centers, have opened in Shanghai and the total retail business area in the city has reached 40 million square meters.
2008-10-13
Chinese fashion brands address new challenges
[ 2008-10-13 ]
YOUNG Chinese, especially the "Me" generation, love their clothes - which means good business for fashion stores. But as more international brands make their way into China, local brands are lifting their game to meet demand too, writes Michelle Zhang.
When Zara opened its first outlet in Shanghai in 2006, dedicated Chinese shoppers waited in queues, vying with each other to try on flattering, affordable pieces freshly delivered from Europe.
The Spanish fashion brand recently launched its fourth store in Shanghai, which is within a stone's throw of H&M's flagship store and a C&A store on Huaihai Road M.
In fact, high-street fashion brands like Zara and H&M have become so much part of the fashion landscape nowadays that when a person says they bought a piece from Zara or H&M, people are no longer surprised.
The stores are always crowded. Checking out new arrivals almost daily has become a routine for many a fashionista in town.
It is always good for consumers to have more options, the more the better. But at the same time, the thriving business of such brands in China is certainly making their local counterparts uncomfortable.
Kiki Fang, a 26-year-old Shanghainese lady, used to be a VIP customer with Esprit when she was in school.
Today, however, she no longer shops at the Hong Kong-based fashion chain. Like many of her girlfriends, she has become a big fan of H&M and Zara.
"I usually buy casual clothes from H&M they are cheaper compared with those in Esprit,'' explains the office worker. "And I buy formal wear and dresses from Zara. The prices are the same as Esprit, but the clothes are definitely more fashionable.''
With her office on Huaihai Road, Fang visits the two stores at least twice a week. "I don't always find something there,'' she says. "But I couldn't dream of going more than a week without a visit.''
Fang is representative of a large group of young people, especially those living in big cities in China. Domestic brands have come to realize that they have to make changes, or they will lose the battle.
"I think it's good that more and more international brands are coming to China,'' says Ray Fung, general manager of Bossini in the Chinese mainland. "It shows the huge potential of the market, as well as Chinese people's rising fashion awareness.''
Founded in 1987 in Hong Kong, Bossini is a widely recognized casual wear brand in China. It opened its first store in the Chinese mainland in 1993, and now has 522 stores around the country.
The brand is known for its comfortable, easy-to-mix-and-match style. It offers a full range of products at affordable prices, covering the needs of men, women and children.
Last month, it opened a three-story flagship store in a prime location on Nanjing Road W., the city's retail business heart. Meanwhile, it has also launched a nationwide brand revamp campaign, introducing a new shop concept and a new brand icon.
"We hope the campaign will help more people recognize the brand, and attract new customers,'' Fung explains.
The company debuted Bossini Style a more expensive line designed specially for office ladies two years ago when it sensed the increasing need of classic formal wear among young people in China.
"We launched the brand in the Chinese mainland before we introduced it back to Hong Kong,'' Fung says.
"The clothes are of better quality, with more attention to detail. The line has been warmly welcomed by young ladies around the country.''
Seeing the success last year, the company introduced another new line, Yb by Bossini, targeting teenagers, together with clothes for women in maternity and infants.
Two months ago, when "Prison Break" star Wentworth Miller appeared in major newspapers and magazines as the brand ambassador for Me & City, many people thought the American actor was simply working for another international fashion brand, eager to grab a slice of the lucrative Chinese market.
But the fact is, Miller is actually working for a Chinese brand a brand-new one, too.
Founded by China's leading apparel company Metersbonwe Group, Me & City targets the same client group of H&M and Zara, with the aim of building itself into a global brand.
"Our ideal clients are aged between 22 and 35 people who represent China's 'Me' generation,'' says Zhou Long, marketing manager of Me & City.
Miller was in Shanghai on Saturday for the opening of Me & City's flagship store on the bustling Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall. The five-story, 3,500-square-meter store sells low-cost, high-speed, trendy clothes for young people.
According to Zhou, the "internationalized design team'' will introduce at least 4,000 styles every year almost as many as Zara and H&M.
Brazilian model Bruna Tenorio and Miller have already done an advertising campaign photo shoot with the pictures taken by renowned Mitch Epstein.
Me & City currently operates 20 stores in 20 cities in China including Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Shenyang (Liaoning Province), Xi'an (Shaanxi Province), Wenzhou (Zhejiang Province), Chengdu (Sichuan Province), Nanning (Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region) and Guangzhou (Guangdong Province).
Its parent company, Metersbonwe Group, has more than 2,000 outlets scattered through almost every province in the country.
According to its Website, its retail sales revenue amounted to 3 billion yuan (US$4,400 million) last year, making it the largest casual wear retailer in China.
In some small cities and towns, Metersbonwe appears to be the only branded store.
The brand might not be as popular as Zara in big cities, but it is the first (and only) choice for many people in secondary cities.
The same is true about some thriving domestic sneaker brands such as Xtep and Anta.
Founded in 2001, the Fujian-based Xtep is one of the most successful sports brands in the country.
Similarly, it is not as popular as Nike or Adidas in Shanghai or Beijing, but its ubiquitous branches around the country have helped create a thriving business and more than 1.3 billion yuan in sales revenue last year.
International retailers have come to realize the importance of secondary cities too. Zara operates an outlet in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, while H&M recently opened stores in Nanjing and Wuxi, both in Jiangsu Province.
Another is set to be opened in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, by the end of the month.
"When we expand, we always consider which location is geographically nearest to our existing stores, since it is more economical logistic-wise,'' says Anne Wu, PR manager for H&M in China. "China is still new to us and we are learning every day.
"We would like to explore more and more cities but it will take years to learn about this country. Our commitment to China is long term, so we have time to make good planning for this country.''
Source: Shanghai Daily
YOUNG Chinese, especially the "Me" generation, love their clothes - which means good business for fashion stores. But as more international brands make their way into China, local brands are lifting their game to meet demand too, writes Michelle Zhang.
When Zara opened its first outlet in Shanghai in 2006, dedicated Chinese shoppers waited in queues, vying with each other to try on flattering, affordable pieces freshly delivered from Europe.
The Spanish fashion brand recently launched its fourth store in Shanghai, which is within a stone's throw of H&M's flagship store and a C&A store on Huaihai Road M.
In fact, high-street fashion brands like Zara and H&M have become so much part of the fashion landscape nowadays that when a person says they bought a piece from Zara or H&M, people are no longer surprised.
The stores are always crowded. Checking out new arrivals almost daily has become a routine for many a fashionista in town.
It is always good for consumers to have more options, the more the better. But at the same time, the thriving business of such brands in China is certainly making their local counterparts uncomfortable.
Kiki Fang, a 26-year-old Shanghainese lady, used to be a VIP customer with Esprit when she was in school.
Today, however, she no longer shops at the Hong Kong-based fashion chain. Like many of her girlfriends, she has become a big fan of H&M and Zara.
"I usually buy casual clothes from H&M they are cheaper compared with those in Esprit,'' explains the office worker. "And I buy formal wear and dresses from Zara. The prices are the same as Esprit, but the clothes are definitely more fashionable.''
With her office on Huaihai Road, Fang visits the two stores at least twice a week. "I don't always find something there,'' she says. "But I couldn't dream of going more than a week without a visit.''
Fang is representative of a large group of young people, especially those living in big cities in China. Domestic brands have come to realize that they have to make changes, or they will lose the battle.
"I think it's good that more and more international brands are coming to China,'' says Ray Fung, general manager of Bossini in the Chinese mainland. "It shows the huge potential of the market, as well as Chinese people's rising fashion awareness.''
Founded in 1987 in Hong Kong, Bossini is a widely recognized casual wear brand in China. It opened its first store in the Chinese mainland in 1993, and now has 522 stores around the country.
The brand is known for its comfortable, easy-to-mix-and-match style. It offers a full range of products at affordable prices, covering the needs of men, women and children.
Last month, it opened a three-story flagship store in a prime location on Nanjing Road W., the city's retail business heart. Meanwhile, it has also launched a nationwide brand revamp campaign, introducing a new shop concept and a new brand icon.
"We hope the campaign will help more people recognize the brand, and attract new customers,'' Fung explains.
The company debuted Bossini Style a more expensive line designed specially for office ladies two years ago when it sensed the increasing need of classic formal wear among young people in China.
"We launched the brand in the Chinese mainland before we introduced it back to Hong Kong,'' Fung says.
"The clothes are of better quality, with more attention to detail. The line has been warmly welcomed by young ladies around the country.''
Seeing the success last year, the company introduced another new line, Yb by Bossini, targeting teenagers, together with clothes for women in maternity and infants.
Two months ago, when "Prison Break" star Wentworth Miller appeared in major newspapers and magazines as the brand ambassador for Me & City, many people thought the American actor was simply working for another international fashion brand, eager to grab a slice of the lucrative Chinese market.
But the fact is, Miller is actually working for a Chinese brand a brand-new one, too.
Founded by China's leading apparel company Metersbonwe Group, Me & City targets the same client group of H&M and Zara, with the aim of building itself into a global brand.
"Our ideal clients are aged between 22 and 35 people who represent China's 'Me' generation,'' says Zhou Long, marketing manager of Me & City.
Miller was in Shanghai on Saturday for the opening of Me & City's flagship store on the bustling Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall. The five-story, 3,500-square-meter store sells low-cost, high-speed, trendy clothes for young people.
According to Zhou, the "internationalized design team'' will introduce at least 4,000 styles every year almost as many as Zara and H&M.
Brazilian model Bruna Tenorio and Miller have already done an advertising campaign photo shoot with the pictures taken by renowned Mitch Epstein.
Me & City currently operates 20 stores in 20 cities in China including Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Shenyang (Liaoning Province), Xi'an (Shaanxi Province), Wenzhou (Zhejiang Province), Chengdu (Sichuan Province), Nanning (Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region) and Guangzhou (Guangdong Province).
Its parent company, Metersbonwe Group, has more than 2,000 outlets scattered through almost every province in the country.
According to its Website, its retail sales revenue amounted to 3 billion yuan (US$4,400 million) last year, making it the largest casual wear retailer in China.
In some small cities and towns, Metersbonwe appears to be the only branded store.
The brand might not be as popular as Zara in big cities, but it is the first (and only) choice for many people in secondary cities.
The same is true about some thriving domestic sneaker brands such as Xtep and Anta.
Founded in 2001, the Fujian-based Xtep is one of the most successful sports brands in the country.
Similarly, it is not as popular as Nike or Adidas in Shanghai or Beijing, but its ubiquitous branches around the country have helped create a thriving business and more than 1.3 billion yuan in sales revenue last year.
International retailers have come to realize the importance of secondary cities too. Zara operates an outlet in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, while H&M recently opened stores in Nanjing and Wuxi, both in Jiangsu Province.
Another is set to be opened in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, by the end of the month.
"When we expand, we always consider which location is geographically nearest to our existing stores, since it is more economical logistic-wise,'' says Anne Wu, PR manager for H&M in China. "China is still new to us and we are learning every day.
"We would like to explore more and more cities but it will take years to learn about this country. Our commitment to China is long term, so we have time to make good planning for this country.''
Source: Shanghai Daily
TCFS to support applied R&D projects for textiles and apparel
[ 2008-10-10 ]
Four new platform research projects have just been approved with around HK$13.45 million funding support. These projects are:
Advanced Textiles and Clothing Production Technology
1. Novel Finishing Treatment for Knitwear Using Low Temperature Rapid Evaporation
Innovative Design & Evaluation Technologies
2. High-Performance Sportswear and Devices
Energy-saving and Environmental-friendly Production System and Material: Innovative Textiles and Clothing Production System to Save Energy/Fuel Consumption
3. Development of an Innovative Manufacturing Solution for Energy-saving and Environmental-friendly Production of Brassiere Cup
Energy-saving and Environmental-friendly Production System and Material: Quick Testing Technology for Toxic and Harmful Textiles and Clothing Products
4. Novel Quick Testing Sensors of Formaldehyde in Textile Fabrics and Clothing Products
The Hong Kong Research Institute for Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) is now inviting applications for Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme (TCFS) 2008 research and development projects.
The TCFS aims to support applied R&D projects which will facilitate the economic development in the Greater Pearl River Delta (PRD) region. Under this scheme, the governments of HKSAR and Guangdong invite R&D project proposals in technology areas of common interest and provide funding support to approved projects.
For the 2008 TCFS, HKRITA will consider applications under the following topics:
Innovative Textile Materials:
- Harmless & Environmental-friendly Natural & Man-made Fibres with Multi-functionalities
- Interactive Intelligent Textile Material
Energy-saving and Environmental-friendly Production System and Material:
- Innovative Textiles and Clothing Production System to Save Energy/Fuel Consumption
- Environmental-friendly Textile Dyestuff and Chemical
- Quick Testing Technology for Toxic and Harmful Textiles and Clothing Products
The deadline for application is on 15 October 2008, 5:00 PM (Hong Kong Time).
For Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme (TCFS) 2008 research and development projects, the scheme selected should be "ITSP - R&D Centre (R&D Projects)" under grant type and then "Guangdong-Hong Kong TCFS: Platform Research Scheme".
Four new platform research projects have just been approved with around HK$13.45 million funding support. These projects are:
Advanced Textiles and Clothing Production Technology
1. Novel Finishing Treatment for Knitwear Using Low Temperature Rapid Evaporation
Innovative Design & Evaluation Technologies
2. High-Performance Sportswear and Devices
Energy-saving and Environmental-friendly Production System and Material: Innovative Textiles and Clothing Production System to Save Energy/Fuel Consumption
3. Development of an Innovative Manufacturing Solution for Energy-saving and Environmental-friendly Production of Brassiere Cup
Energy-saving and Environmental-friendly Production System and Material: Quick Testing Technology for Toxic and Harmful Textiles and Clothing Products
4. Novel Quick Testing Sensors of Formaldehyde in Textile Fabrics and Clothing Products
The Hong Kong Research Institute for Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) is now inviting applications for Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme (TCFS) 2008 research and development projects.
The TCFS aims to support applied R&D projects which will facilitate the economic development in the Greater Pearl River Delta (PRD) region. Under this scheme, the governments of HKSAR and Guangdong invite R&D project proposals in technology areas of common interest and provide funding support to approved projects.
For the 2008 TCFS, HKRITA will consider applications under the following topics:
Innovative Textile Materials:
- Harmless & Environmental-friendly Natural & Man-made Fibres with Multi-functionalities
- Interactive Intelligent Textile Material
Energy-saving and Environmental-friendly Production System and Material:
- Innovative Textiles and Clothing Production System to Save Energy/Fuel Consumption
- Environmental-friendly Textile Dyestuff and Chemical
- Quick Testing Technology for Toxic and Harmful Textiles and Clothing Products
The deadline for application is on 15 October 2008, 5:00 PM (Hong Kong Time).
For Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme (TCFS) 2008 research and development projects, the scheme selected should be "ITSP - R&D Centre (R&D Projects)" under grant type and then "Guangdong-Hong Kong TCFS: Platform Research Scheme".
Textile Condition Indexes Change Little After Holiday
[ 2008-10-09 ]
The indexes of China's weekly textile market condition showed little change from the period ending October 6, with overall industry conditions remaining above that registered earlier in the year despite problems in the spinning sector, which is still the weakest division. The raw material subindex continues to hold near its lows, while the apparel, grey fabric and home textile subindexes remain close to their highest levels of the year. These sectors are supported by the robust nature of domestic retail sales.
The indexes of China's weekly textile market condition showed little change from the period ending October 6, with overall industry conditions remaining above that registered earlier in the year despite problems in the spinning sector, which is still the weakest division. The raw material subindex continues to hold near its lows, while the apparel, grey fabric and home textile subindexes remain close to their highest levels of the year. These sectors are supported by the robust nature of domestic retail sales.
Global Retail Sales Weaken - China is Exception
[ 2008-10-09 ]
American and European consumers have been adversely affected by the global financial crisis of the past ten days, with news media on both continents reporting how it has spread to Main Street. On Monday, October 6, European equity markets plunged from 6.06 to 9.14% on Monday, followed by additional losses in the U.S. European and U.S. retailers are reporting a sizeable reduction in foot traffic in stores and a loss in sales, with all sales of major retailers anticipated to sharply decline in October. Trillions of USD and euro value has been taken from household net worth.
China was the lone survivor in this calamity and was on holiday last week when the world markets had a meltdown. The country's consumers continue to spend, with National Day Holiday retail sales surging 21% from a year ago to a new record of 420 billion yuan or approximately 61.3 billion USD. Travel and sales throughout the China were very brisk.
American and European consumers have been adversely affected by the global financial crisis of the past ten days, with news media on both continents reporting how it has spread to Main Street. On Monday, October 6, European equity markets plunged from 6.06 to 9.14% on Monday, followed by additional losses in the U.S. European and U.S. retailers are reporting a sizeable reduction in foot traffic in stores and a loss in sales, with all sales of major retailers anticipated to sharply decline in October. Trillions of USD and euro value has been taken from household net worth.
China was the lone survivor in this calamity and was on holiday last week when the world markets had a meltdown. The country's consumers continue to spend, with National Day Holiday retail sales surging 21% from a year ago to a new record of 420 billion yuan or approximately 61.3 billion USD. Travel and sales throughout the China were very brisk.
Nest Shanghai_Eco Fashion retail shop in Shanghai
[ 2008-10-06 ]
Finding a sustainable shop in China is no easy feat. Despite the ethical progress in some factories, Chinese customers are still hard pressed to find retail points for eco fashion in their country.
But, venture to the second floor of the International Artist Factory in the thriving arts and shopping district of Taikang in Shanghai, and a lovely surprise awaits you! An inviting, light, newly renovated 100sq meter loft space opens up, full of wonderful and unique creations. You've arrived at Nest, a brand new store devoted to the celebration of conscious design.
The story of Nest starts with Trine Targett, a Danish native with an Asian heart who launched her design brand Jooi in 2001. Her quest to contemporize the crafts of traditional Chinese artisans led her to the creation of a desirable brand of responsibly manufactured fashion accessories and house wares.
Armed with her new understanding and the belief that 뱓he sum is greater than its individual parts? Trine spearheaded a collaboration with seven other brands to create a place that would be a store and much much more. The new space has indeed become a design incubator and a showcase for Chinese made sustainable design, encouraging dialogue and education through its 밆esigner Talk Evenings? It's also working towards becoming one of the first 멵arbon neutral?retail destinations in China.
As far as the actual goods go, Nest hosts exclusive product lines from a group of young promising companies. In the fashion department, the brand collaborations include natural fiber women's clothing from Brown Rice, baby clothes from Wobabybasics, recycled bags and accessories from Y-Town, and of course, accessories from Jooi, the brand that started it all.
Over time, NEST will introduce new brands and host more designer talks and learning events.
NEST is located on the 2nd floor of the International Artist Factory on Lane 210, Taikang Road in Shanghai a destination worth searching out.
Finding a sustainable shop in China is no easy feat. Despite the ethical progress in some factories, Chinese customers are still hard pressed to find retail points for eco fashion in their country.
But, venture to the second floor of the International Artist Factory in the thriving arts and shopping district of Taikang in Shanghai, and a lovely surprise awaits you! An inviting, light, newly renovated 100sq meter loft space opens up, full of wonderful and unique creations. You've arrived at Nest, a brand new store devoted to the celebration of conscious design.
The story of Nest starts with Trine Targett, a Danish native with an Asian heart who launched her design brand Jooi in 2001. Her quest to contemporize the crafts of traditional Chinese artisans led her to the creation of a desirable brand of responsibly manufactured fashion accessories and house wares.
Armed with her new understanding and the belief that 뱓he sum is greater than its individual parts? Trine spearheaded a collaboration with seven other brands to create a place that would be a store and much much more. The new space has indeed become a design incubator and a showcase for Chinese made sustainable design, encouraging dialogue and education through its 밆esigner Talk Evenings? It's also working towards becoming one of the first 멵arbon neutral?retail destinations in China.
As far as the actual goods go, Nest hosts exclusive product lines from a group of young promising companies. In the fashion department, the brand collaborations include natural fiber women's clothing from Brown Rice, baby clothes from Wobabybasics, recycled bags and accessories from Y-Town, and of course, accessories from Jooi, the brand that started it all.
Over time, NEST will introduce new brands and host more designer talks and learning events.
NEST is located on the 2nd floor of the International Artist Factory on Lane 210, Taikang Road in Shanghai a destination worth searching out.
M&S to open first mainland China store on October 2
[ 2008-10-06 ]
Marks & Spencer will open its first store in mainland China on October 2, the same day as a keenly-awaited trading update, in the latest move by an international retailer into the world's most populous country.
The British clothing, food and homewares group said the 45,000-square-feet store on Nanjing Road West, Shanghai's premier shopping street, would be its biggest so far in Asia.
The opening underscores Chairman Stuart Rose's determination to take Marks and Spencer (M&S) back onto the international stage, despite growing problems at home.
Global retailers like U.S. group Wal-Mart and France's Carrefour have flocked to China in a bid to tap into its surging economic growth and growing middle class.
Expansion has not been without problems. Richemont , the world's second-biggest luxury goods group, and Kingfisher , Europe's biggest home improvements retailer, have both closed stores after rapid growth and stiff competition.
But M&S already has experience of mainland Chinese shoppers, as many travel to its nine stores in Hong Kong.
Formerly occupied by the Wings department store, the Shanghai site has been given a complete makeover and will sell M&S's traditional mix of women's, men's and children's clothes, as well as homewares and food, over four floors.
Like its Hong Kong stores, the Shanghai outlet is wholly-owned by the company. M&S has not said when or where it plans to open more shops in mainland China. However, it is due to open another one in Hong Kong in the near future.
M&S first began expanding outside the UK back in the 1970s. But it retrenched earlier this decade, selling its operations in the United States and closing down company-owned stores in western Europe to focus on boosting sales at home.
In November 2007 it announced a fresh push abroad, setting a target for its international business to account for 15 to 20 percent of group sales within the next few years. The proportion was just under 8 percent in the year ended March.
The group has since taken stakes in partners in Greece and the Balkans, central and eastern Europe, and also announced an agreement with Reliance Retail to expand in India.
But while most analysts have applauded the hands-on international strategy, some have questioned whether M&S should be expanding while trading conditions at home are deteriorating.
M&S issued a profit warning in July, at which point it said it would stick with its capital spending plans.
The group is expected to report on October 2 that underlying UK sales in both its food and clothing businesses remain well into negative territory
Marks & Spencer will open its first store in mainland China on October 2, the same day as a keenly-awaited trading update, in the latest move by an international retailer into the world's most populous country.
The British clothing, food and homewares group said the 45,000-square-feet store on Nanjing Road West, Shanghai's premier shopping street, would be its biggest so far in Asia.
The opening underscores Chairman Stuart Rose's determination to take Marks and Spencer (M&S) back onto the international stage, despite growing problems at home.
Global retailers like U.S. group Wal-Mart and France's Carrefour have flocked to China in a bid to tap into its surging economic growth and growing middle class.
Expansion has not been without problems. Richemont , the world's second-biggest luxury goods group, and Kingfisher , Europe's biggest home improvements retailer, have both closed stores after rapid growth and stiff competition.
But M&S already has experience of mainland Chinese shoppers, as many travel to its nine stores in Hong Kong.
Formerly occupied by the Wings department store, the Shanghai site has been given a complete makeover and will sell M&S's traditional mix of women's, men's and children's clothes, as well as homewares and food, over four floors.
Like its Hong Kong stores, the Shanghai outlet is wholly-owned by the company. M&S has not said when or where it plans to open more shops in mainland China. However, it is due to open another one in Hong Kong in the near future.
M&S first began expanding outside the UK back in the 1970s. But it retrenched earlier this decade, selling its operations in the United States and closing down company-owned stores in western Europe to focus on boosting sales at home.
In November 2007 it announced a fresh push abroad, setting a target for its international business to account for 15 to 20 percent of group sales within the next few years. The proportion was just under 8 percent in the year ended March.
The group has since taken stakes in partners in Greece and the Balkans, central and eastern Europe, and also announced an agreement with Reliance Retail to expand in India.
But while most analysts have applauded the hands-on international strategy, some have questioned whether M&S should be expanding while trading conditions at home are deteriorating.
M&S issued a profit warning in July, at which point it said it would stick with its capital spending plans.
The group is expected to report on October 2 that underlying UK sales in both its food and clothing businesses remain well into negative territory
Juicy Couture Opens First Independent Specialty Store In Shanghai
[2008-09-30]
Juicy Couture store in Grand Gateway Plaza
Juicy Couture, the U.S. apparel brand, has opened its first independent specialty store in Shanghai in Grand Gateway.
Products sold in the 1,781 square feet store cover complete series of Juicy Couture's products, including men's apparel, children's apparel, accessories, handbags, and shoes.
Founded by Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Taylor in 1997, Juicy Couture was originally a senior designer as well as a marketing expert and seller that provides sexy and exquisite apparel and accessories for women. Acquired by Liz Claiborne in 2003, the brand now has expanded its products to men's clothing, children's clothing, shoes, glasses, watches, and perfume. Its first retail store was opened in Las Vegas in 2004
About Grand Gateway Plaza
Grand Gateway Plaza opened on December 28, 1999, adding a western style shopping mall to the synergy of the dynamic Xujiahui commercial district in Shanghai.
Following a market-oriented strategy, Grand Gateway competes with unparalleled management. The mall itself has seven floors of shops, six above ground and one basement level. Over 70,000 sq. m. of floor space is used for retail shops; the rest is for public activities.
Grand Gateway Plaza offers unparalleled opportunities for business and pleasure, including over 300 shops providing sport and health products, electronics, cosmetics, ladies' shoes, bags and accessories, children's clothes, and home furnishings as well as 31 restaurants and a multi-screen cinema.
Specialty stores carry over 400 brands, including the leading brands in each of their various consumer fields such as Hugo Boss、Paul&Shark、M.missoni、Longchamp、Agnes'b、DKNY、Diesel、Coach、Swarovski、Armani Exchange、Calvin Klein、MNG、Nine West、Fornarina、Nike Golf、Musingwear、Le Saunda、Staccato、Belle、SKAP、Quiksilver、Sisley、I.T.、Luolai、Bugatti、Esprit Home、Azona、Uniqlo、Vero moda、ZUCZUG、Satchi、Lampo、Adidas Orginal、Nike 360、Nautiea、Adidas Kids、Benetton Kids、Pooh/Classic Pooh and Princess.
Juicy Couture store in Grand Gateway Plaza
Juicy Couture, the U.S. apparel brand, has opened its first independent specialty store in Shanghai in Grand Gateway.
Products sold in the 1,781 square feet store cover complete series of Juicy Couture's products, including men's apparel, children's apparel, accessories, handbags, and shoes.
Founded by Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Taylor in 1997, Juicy Couture was originally a senior designer as well as a marketing expert and seller that provides sexy and exquisite apparel and accessories for women. Acquired by Liz Claiborne in 2003, the brand now has expanded its products to men's clothing, children's clothing, shoes, glasses, watches, and perfume. Its first retail store was opened in Las Vegas in 2004
About Grand Gateway Plaza
Grand Gateway Plaza opened on December 28, 1999, adding a western style shopping mall to the synergy of the dynamic Xujiahui commercial district in Shanghai.
Following a market-oriented strategy, Grand Gateway competes with unparalleled management. The mall itself has seven floors of shops, six above ground and one basement level. Over 70,000 sq. m. of floor space is used for retail shops; the rest is for public activities.
Grand Gateway Plaza offers unparalleled opportunities for business and pleasure, including over 300 shops providing sport and health products, electronics, cosmetics, ladies' shoes, bags and accessories, children's clothes, and home furnishings as well as 31 restaurants and a multi-screen cinema.
Specialty stores carry over 400 brands, including the leading brands in each of their various consumer fields such as Hugo Boss、Paul&Shark、M.missoni、Longchamp、Agnes'b、DKNY、Diesel、Coach、Swarovski、Armani Exchange、Calvin Klein、MNG、Nine West、Fornarina、Nike Golf、Musingwear、Le Saunda、Staccato、Belle、SKAP、Quiksilver、Sisley、I.T.、Luolai、Bugatti、Esprit Home、Azona、Uniqlo、Vero moda、ZUCZUG、Satchi、Lampo、Adidas Orginal、Nike 360、Nautiea、Adidas Kids、Benetton Kids、Pooh/Classic Pooh and Princess.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)