Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo is again embroiled in controversy in Korea for a contentious advertisement that Koreans believe tries to make a political statement about wartime forced labor and sex sl…
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Tiffany & Co.’s revenue hurt by Hong Kong protests
Tiffany & Co. reported quarterly earnings that easily topped analysts’ expectations, but revenue fell short as protests in Hong Kong disrupted the luxury jeweler’s sales, and tourists spent less …
Taiwan bubble tea chains face backlash from China
Popular Taiwanese bubble tea chains are facing backlash from mainland Chinese consumers after some of their franchises in Hong Kong appeared to express support for the anti-government protests that ha…
Versace loses Chinese brand ambassador
Chinese actress Yang Mi said she will end her cooperation with the luxury fashion label after a controversy erupted online over claims that its T-shirt design defied the “One China” policy.…
Chinese shoppers prefer Italy
Search for ‘Italy’ on Xiaohongshu — Millennial China’s favourite app for fashion, beauty and lifestyle recommendations — and the platform returns over 300,000 results.…