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Amanda Kaiser

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Global Brands, Creative Artists Agency Form JV

The Hong-Kong-based company is billing the new venture as "the world's largest brand management company"…

Alibaba’s Ma Talks Counterfeits, 20-Year Plan

Jack Ma again asked brands to band together with Alibaba— but said the problem isn't fakes, it's the new…

Asian Shares Tumble on Brexit Fears

Investors braced for the United Kingdom's potential exit from the European Union and awaited a policy…

JD.com Launches Kidiliz Flagship

The Chinese e-commerce giant has opened the store on JD Worldwide through a deal with French children's…

Japan’s Line Prepares IPOs in Tokyo, New York

The corporate parent of the Japanese messaging app could be valued at more than $5 billion, according to…

Bottega Veneta Exhibition Opens in Beijing

Tomas Maier has brought the latest incarnation of his "Art of Collaboration" initiative to the Chinese…

Thakoon Plans September Runway Show, SoHo Flagship

Vivian Chou, who bought a controlling stake in the business last year, is preparing to relaunch the brand as…

Beauty and the Pitfalls of the Celebrity Deal

Over the past few days alone, the Internet has lit up about Johnny Depp and Dior, and Lancôme and Denise Ho.

Denise Ho Speaks to BBC About Lancôme Incident

The pro-democracy Canto-pop singer and actress is not backing down quietly after the French brand canceled…

China Sees Steep Drop in May Exports, Markets End Flat

The country's central bank said it still expects the Chinese economy to grow by 6.8 percent this year.

New From Old: Piecco Pang Reshapes Used Vuitton, Chanel Bags Into Mash-ups

He's dubbed the collection "Chanton," an amalgamation of the two luxury brands' names.

Fast Retailing Shares Surge, Asian Markets Edge Up

Shares in the Japanese retailer rallied after it reported that May comps at its Uniqlo chain jumped 5.9…

Uniqlo Launches Batik Collection

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the items will go towards the brand's Factory Worker Empowerment…

Richard Cohen Takes on New Role at Fung Group

Cohen has resigned after two years on the job. He will be replaced by Fung Group executive Jeremy Paul…

Uniqlo Sales Jump, Other Japan Retailers Slip in May

Fast Retailing said same-store sales at its Uniqlo chain in Japan increased 5.9 percent, thanks to "favorable…