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Benlai, a Chinese brand specializing in technical apparel, has recently inaugurated its first outlet in Langham Palace, Hong Kong. This move comes as the brand’s second venture outside China, following its successful establishment in Bangkok last year,…
California-based lifestyle brand Ugg has launched a sandal collection, GoldenRise, in partnership with K-pop girl group NewJeans’ member, Hanni. The GoldenRise has a customizable strap that can be worn three ways: as a slide, slingback, or wrap sandal.…
The reveal of a new Wear OS fully supported by Samsung was a big surprise for the wearable industry. In fact, it was such as surprise that many smartwatch manufacturers don’t know whether or not their products support the platform that’s said to combine the…
Google announced this week it has teamed up with Samsung to revamp Wear OS. Along with the complete redesign of its wearable platform, Google promised to bring even more of its apps to Wear and update those that are already available. Due to the radical…
Family Mart, one of Japan’s most common convenience store chains, will now be offering apparel. Dubbed “Convenience Wear,” Family Mart will be launching 68 different articles of clothing, designed by FACETASM designer Hiromichi Ochiai. Spanning essentials…
Hong Kong activewear firm Xtep will open new locations in five Indian cities by the end of next year. The firm launched in Bengaluru last year, going on to open stores in Chennai, Gurugram, and Thrissur (Kerala). It is expected to open its new locations in…
Swiss-based ski wear brand Kjus is to open its flagship store in Beijing next month. The flagship store is part of the company’s strategy to expand in Chinese market after progressively entering 33 countries already. Designed by 5 Star Plus Retail Design, the…
Seatbelt is the first safety feature in a vehicle which plays a crucial role in saving the life of the occupants in case of a collision. It keeps the body static and prevents it from coming into contact with the surface which can leave the passengers wounded.…
Global workwear brand, Cat, will open its first flagship store on Australian soil this weekend, on Saturday, May 11, at Pacific Werribee shopping centre in Victoria, according to owner Accent Group. For a brand that is all about “being on the tools” it was…
Fitbit may have joined the “true” smartwatch game a bit late compared to Samsung or Apple, but after a somewhat slow start in this potential-brimming market, the Versa seems to have put the company on the right track. The world’s second-largest smartwatch…
A new Chanel South Korea flagship has opened in Seoul. The Cheongdam-dong boutique opening provided the opportunity for the brand to unveil its latest ready-to-wear collection alongside its capsule accessories collaboration with musician Pharrell Williams,…
Hong Kong casual-apparel brand Giordano International has reported a small increase in sales for last year – and a dip in profit. Group-wide sales reached HK$5.509 billion last year, up 1.8 per cent, with same-store sales down a marginal 0.1 per cent. Profit…
Amazon‘s latest product launch through Amazon Exclusives is a Hollywood-backed affordable but luxury-like eyewear line Privé Revaux Eyewear. The line will include 100 styles of frames and polarized lenses. Each will retail for $29.95. The brand was founded by…
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