apparel

China’s cost and environment-conscious shoppers are increasingly flocking to second-hand and resale platforms. Robynne Tindall finds out more Traditionally, second-hand or vintage apparel was not thought to be desirable for the average consumer in China, especially during the economic good times of the past few decades. However, the popularity of second-hand, resale and pre-owned goods platforms has taken off in recent years, especially among Gen Z shoppers, driven by growing …

An increasing number of shoppers in China are embracing second-hand goods, driven by platforms such as Alibaba’s Xianyu and Tencent-backed Zhuan Zhuan. Robynne Tindall finds out more Turn on the TV in the UK recently, and you will struggle to miss the adverts for resale platforms like Vinted and eBay. Millions of people have started buying and selling second-hand apparel, homeware and more amid growing environmental concerns and a severe …

China has been the world’s largest apparel manufacturer and exporter for over a decade. However, in recent years, the expansion of China’s clothing sector has slowed, intending to build a more sustainable and technology-intensive industry, writes Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Head of Business Advisory for Woodburn Accountants & Advisors Since 2015, China’s apparel manufacturing industry has undergone a profound transition. Rising labour costs shifted the sector in a less labour-intensive and highly …

As 2023 gets going, three new categories of consumer have emerged: high-end fashion adopters, quality life practisers and trend chasers – and they’ve all become leading forces in the country’s apparel market, writes Qing Na from Dao Insights The emergence of a more diverse and niche-interest-driven Gen-Z consumer has led to a rethink of the styles being championed by fashion’s biggest players. Aiming to cater to both fast-changing aesthetic tastes …