Designer Han Chong is looking to build his own fashion group.
More fashionable retailers and brands are piling into the $145 billion childrenswear market as a generation of founders and their fans age into parenthood.
After a brief lull in activity, Chinese investors could help drive next year’s M&A frenzy. But if past performance is anything to go by, there are reasons to exercise caution before signing on the dotted line.
BoF breaks down the consumer and tech trends luxury brands need to know to maximize their Singles' Day strategies this year.
Five years after launching Self-Portrait, founder and designer Han Chong has steered the brand to £130 million in sales of his simple lace dresses. Can the success continue with expansion into Asia?
Historically, exclusivity has been baked into all aspects of fashion week. But this season New York- and London-based designers are opening their shows up to the general public — for a price.
"Since founding the brand in 2013, Han Chong has seen impressive growth in a tough market."
The scholarship programme aims to provide financial support for MA Fashion students, starting in November 2019.
Designer Han Chong knows he can’t ride forever on the success of his laser-cut lace dresses, but does he have what it takes?
To survive a market turned upside down by uncertainty, sluggish growth and generational change, brands must act with purpose, argues BoF 500 member Jens Grede.
With off-the-rack gowns at competitive prices, retailers like Asos are targeting brides-to-be who are spending less on the dress.
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