Alexander Wei

Before joining Luxury Society, Alexander was a business journalist covering M&A, finance, technology and marketing strategy at Women’s Wear Daily. He contributed articles to Financial Times, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, WSJ. Magazine and other media regularly as well. Alexander is also Research Director at DLG China.

Alexander

Wei

Editor, Luxury Society

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LEADERS5 min read

LS Keynote 2020 Speaker Series: Jacques Roizen

Ahead of the upcoming Luxury Society Keynote in Shanghai, Pandora China’s Senior Vice President and General Manager Jacques Roizen shares his thoughts on the digital landscape in China.

LEADERS5 min read

LS Keynote 2020 Speaker Series: John Liu

Ahead of the upcoming Luxury Society Keynote in Shanghai, John Liu – Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Buy Quickly – weighs in on how brands should build up their e-commerce presence in China.

RETAIL8 min read

How Can Luxury Brands Gain Ground On Singles’ Day Without Discounting?

Luxury brands wanting to dive into e-commerce in China can’t bypass Singles’ Day. Besides discounting – which tends to have a negative impact on brand value – what are some…

RETAIL6 min read

Re-commerce: Luxury’s Next Big Thing?

From ThredUp’s pending initial public offering to Gucci’s partnership with The RealReal, the luxury online re-commerce business is finding its space in the market with the support of both investors and brands.

RETAIL3 min read

Can Capsule Collaborations With Luxury E-Commerce Platforms Offer Brands New Opportunities?

Collaborating on capsule collections with luxury brands has been a key part of e-tailer Mytheresa’s product strategy. How does working with luxury retailers on such product lines help brands to stand out?

RETAIL8 min read

Opinion: What’s Next For Fendi With Kim Jones at The Helm?

This September, Kim Jones took the reins of Fendi as its Artistic Director of women’s ready-to-wear, haute couture and fur collection. Will Fendi stay true to the identity the late Karl Lagerfeld built over decades, or find a new lease of life with this trailblazing designer at the helm?

DIGITAL6 min read

The Luxury Social Selling Boom in China: What’s Driving it?

In China, social selling is taking transactions and customer engagement to the next level. How should luxury brands seize this digital opportunity?

RETAIL7 min read

Taobao is Doubling Down on Short Videos. What Does This Mean for the Industry?

The Largest E-commerce Marketplace in China is set for a major update ahead of Singles Day, with short videos gradually replacing text and image as the main form of product showcases. What should brands be taking note of and how can they adapt their strategies?

RETAIL9 min read

Amazon Debuts Luxury Stores. Will It Take Off?

Oscar de la Renta was the first brand to sign up for Amazon’s new luxury platform, Luxury Stores. How can Amazon leverage its user base and marketing potential to penetrate the luxury industry?

CONSUMERS7 min read

Watches & Wonders Shanghai: The Future of Fine Watchmaking?

Watches & Wonders staged its first offline fair of 2020 in Shanghai from 9 to 13 September. The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) continued its collaboration with Tmall, staging a series of online experiences to reach out to a broader range of Chinese audiences.