Shanghai Tang news and archive

In her father's shoes, Shanghai Tang appoints creative successor

Shanghai Tang, the luxury fashion label where east meets west, has appointed the founder's daughter, Victoria Tang-Owen, as its new Creative Director. Founded 25 years ago by Sir David Tang, a London and Hong Kong-based businessman, Ms Tang-Owens succeeds the role after Tang passed away in 2017. Tang-Owens' first task will be to develop the...

People

Founder of luxury fashion brand Shanghai Tang passes away

David Tang, Hong Kong entrepreneur, socialite, and founder of fashion brand Shanghai Tang, has passed away at the age of 63. Tang, who spent his time between London and Hong Kong, was battling liver cancer for some time before passing away according to media reports. He was well known for his witty and satirical weekly column for The Financial...

Business

Italian entrepreneur Alessandro Bastagli acquires Shanghai Tang

Richemont has announced in a media statement that it has completed the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shanghai Tang, on June 30, 2017 to an entity controlled by Alessandro Bastagli, an Italian entrepreneur. The company said, transaction will have no material impact on Richemont’s balance sheet, cash flow or results for the year ending...

Retail

EcoChic Design Award launches 2015/16 cycle

Emerging designers better start preparing their best sustainable creations, as NGO Redress has officially launched the upcoming cycle for the EcoChic Design Award 2015/16. Following the success of last year's competition, which saw Central Saint Martins student Kevin Germanier as the winner, this season's cycle is open to entries from over 100...

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Q & A with Kévin Germanier, winner of the EcoChic Design Award 2014/15

Emerging Swiss designer and second-year student at London’s Central Saint Martins Kévin Germanier was named the winner of The EcoChic Design Award 2014/15 earlier this year during Hong Kong fashion week. Part of the prize included the opportunity to travel back to Hong Kong to create a sustainable fashion collection for premium department store...

Fashion

Shanghai Tang, Richemont´s secret weapon

Swiss-based Richemont Group has made a strong bet for its Shanghai Tang brand, a core part of its Chinese portfolio. Aimed to double the number of Shanghai Tan stores in two years, Richemont recognizes and praises the rising power of China's shoppers on the global stage. The Shanghai Tang fashion boutique chain currently boasts 17 outlets in...

Fashion

Olympic spirit to boost Shanghai Tang

Leading the way in modern Chinese chic, luxury retailer Shanghai Tang is expecting a significant boost from this summer's Olympic Games. The company's executive chairman was quoted in WGSN that the event is a great chance for the company to raise its international profile. The Hong Kong-based brand also expects to operate 40 stores by year-end...