China Daily reports that demand for luxury goods is driving the real estate
market in China."
Brands such as Zara and H&M opened
more than 20 stores in 2011, while Uniqlo had more than 120 store in China
by the first half of 2012." >> MORE
U.S. retailers pushed to relax rules
for the Chinese to visit to facilitate visas so that they could come to
spend money at retailers.
The average Chinese tourist spends
$6,000 while in the U.S. according to the Commerce Department. --
2012 BUSINESS
WEEK BLOOMBERG
Wealthy
Chinese spent ~$7.2 billion during their spring holidays abroad this
year, a study by the World Luxury Association was reported by the Shanghai
Daily.
Chinese tourists accounted for 62 percent
of Europe's luxury sales, a 12 percent year-on-year rise.
Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and North
America were the favourite destinations for Chinese travellers.
The country spent $12.6 billion last year on luxury products, excluding
private jets, yachts and cars, representing 28 percent of the global figure.
-- 2012 February
2 SIFI
NEWS
If Shopping were an Olympic event, a
太太
TaiTai would win!
Harrods, like everyone, is now setting
out its stall for the Chinese: it has hired 60 Mandarin-speaking
assistants. In the first quarter of 2011, its sales to this
community were up year on year by 40%: it seems they’re as happy as the
rest of the world to buy global bling wrapped in the signifiers of
tourist-board Old England. >>
MORE
Yolanda and her crowd of fashionistas have
mastered Girly-ness on a global level and continue to lead the
way. Well done!!
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Yogini's in Japan
Summer 2012's Specturm
Tank in Cayenne -- in Japan's Yogini magazine. Yogini's
in Japan know where to find luxurious yoga tops featuring
manufactured-in-Canada fabrics.
Tonic is sold at the
American Club in Singapore as well as Par Juane. Flex Studio
in Hong Kong also carry the brand.
holds
the exclusive for Asia. Tonic
is the 'Gucci of Yoga Wear' and sells at a premium above other
well-known made-in-Vancouver yoga wear and has a loyal following
globally. Its sold at Harrod's as well.
ANTIQUITIES &
COLLECTIBLES
China’s wealthy hold 17 percent of
their total net worth in jewelery, fine art, wine, antique furniture,
classic cars and precious metals >>
MORE
Love the sense of humour of the Creative Director at Business Week
who conepted this one - Princess Beatrice's hat in the
Situation Room.
- 2012
January
This Chopard apple ring has our
eye. Maybe next gift for being a good girl?! --
2012 INTERVIEW
The Japanese designer Nosigner created the pieces with real egg shells the idea of using egg shells for 'hatch' was due to its
biodegradability. Besotted with these.
The postmen don't respect LV!
The invite for the opening of Louis Vuitton Mason in Vancouver ...iron it >> INVITATION
PROPER <<
Double
click
The party did not disappoint - magnums of
Moet et Chadon - but even more exciting are the wide range of affordable
clothing on the second floor of the newly expanded Louis Vuitton at Hotel
Vancouver.
太太
was back at the
store today with a friend and noticed that quite a few of her favourite
pieces have already been sold. We hope they will replenish the
stock before Christmas and Chinese New Years. Today we did not
have enough time as we were just peeking in after quick lunch at Jean-George's
Market at Shangri-La, and had afternoon already prepared. But
soon. The place will do well. Always have more time to
shop when
太太
travelling or vacationing.
Invitations to the Prada IPO event in Hong Kong were a hot commodity and while
the bookrunners had accommodated the seemingly huge interest in the listing
by holding the PowerPoint part of the evening at the Grand Hyatt ballroom to
fit in 450 investors, only about 300 of them were also invited to attend the
fashion show -- giving it an instant air of exclusivity
>>
MORE
