Allgrey fashion trend, or 格雷系 in Chinese, which involves the layering of items in different shades of grey, was the major fashion fad in the last months of 2023 going into 2024. Originating amidst the winter season, this trend has seen an extraordinary rise in popularity, growing MoM 29.53X on average from November to January and captivating over 300 million views in relevant topics on Red/Xiaohongshu. In this edition of our micro …
Chinese New Year Marketing: Luxury and Cosmetic Brands Are Redefining Strategies for the Modern Chinese Consumer
Chinese New Year Marketing Ranking – Luxury Handbags and Shoes Industry Chinese New Year marketing engagements include both brand and organic content. Luxury Sector Chinese New Year Marketing Summary Insights Offline artistic installations The recent Chinese New Year marketing campaigns by luxury brands have showcased a significant uptick in the deployment of offline artistic installations, a testament to the brands’ …
The surprising way Yabi merges subculture with mainstream fashion for China’s Gen Z – bridging the gap between niche and mainstream
The term Yabi (亚比) refers to hardcore subculture advocates who incorporate its aesthetics into their daily lifestyle, especially in fashion. Inspired by subcultures like punk, goth, hippie, grunge, and cyberpunk. 78.6% of Yabi audience is from Gen Z. Yabi’s rise in the fashion domain marks a transformative phase with a remarkable 436% increase from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023. It’s redefining …
China Double 11 Insight: Unpacking Social Discussion on Industry Leaders
The Double 11 Shopping Festival in China has just wrapped up. Although the eCommerce platforms didn’t reveal staggering sales figures as they used to, we observe quite lively social discussions before and after the event. By analyzing the social discussions around Double 11, we can get a sense of who the winning brands are in driving engagement and traffic to …
Regional Dressing in Chengdu: Emerging Fashion Epicenter in China
Chengdu, with its population of 21 million, is rapidly emerging as a pivotal hub for global fashion brands. This city is an attractive alternative to the oversaturated markets of Shanghai and Beijing, offering fresh opportunities in the fashion industry. This analysis delves into the burgeoning fashion trends within the dynamic Sichuan-Chongqing region. Anchored by Chengdu’s rich historical heritage and its …
Navigating the Post-COVID Handbag Market in China: Trends and Insights
As the world emerges from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s crucial to examine how various industries have been reshaped by this unprecedented event. In particular, the handbag industry in China has witnessed significant transformations over the past two years. In today’s article, we will delve into: The analysis is empowered by Doris, WalktheChat In-house A.I. Social Listening Tool. …
Handbag Micro Trend: How Ita-Bag is Winning Chinese Female Gen Alpha
In this report, our central focus revolves around the burgeoning Ita-Bag style, which has witnessed a consistent surge in mentions (+95% per quarter) on Xiaohongshu over the past year. We delve into the essence of Ita Bags and explore the factors contributing to their popularity, particularly among the Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha demographics. This analysis encompasses an in-depth examination of various …
Tmall and JD went silent on Double 11 Sales: consumption trends are changing
The 14th Double 11 (also known as “Single’s Day”) concluded on November 11th at 24:00. It’s the first year eCommerce giants like Tmall and JD didn’t release total GMV (Gross Merchandising Value) data and growth rate. They have gone ambiguous about the figures, as the campaign took place against a weakened economy growth (3.9% YoY GDP growth in Q3), Covid …
Chinese Consumer Confidence & Consumption Drops: How should brand react?
COVID around China became a problem over many months this year, disrupting the supply and depressing consumer confidence. Businesses have now resumed in most cities but are still under the ever-present threat of lockdowns following the “dynamic zero covid policy”. As Chinese consumer confidence continues to drop, how should international brands react in a tough time like this? Chinese Consumer …
A Look Into 163 Million New Middle-Class in China
As of July 2022, the number of “new middle-class” in China has reached 163 million, according to a new report published by QuestMobile. The number is still a fraction of China’s 1.4 billion total population, but the new middle-class is growing at a year-on-year rate of 15.6%, even with the impact of Covid and lockdowns. In contrast, the middle class …
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