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Starbucks Partners With Shaanxi History Museum on Tang Dynasty-Themed Campaign in Xi'an

Starbucks teamed with the Shaanxi History Museum in Xi'an on a Tang Dynasty campaign featuring co-branded merchandise, limited drinks, and a costumed tour bus.

Oct 121 min read

Fashion

Bosideng Presents "Blossom" Autumn/Winter 2026 Collection at Paris Fashion Week and Announces Strategic Partnerships on 50th Anniversary

Bosideng showed its "Blossom" autumn/winter 2026 collection at Paris Fashion Week on October 5, announcing partnerships with VOGUE FASHION FUND and ANDAM on its 50th anniversary.

Oct 121 min read

Fashion

GAP and A.P.C. Launch Collaborative Collection and Short Film Blending American and Parisian Style

GAP and A.P.C. released a joint denim-focused collection on October 9, 2026, alongside a short film set in Montmartre starring rapper ian and DJ Paloma Le Friant.

Oct 111 min read

Fashion

Chinese Heritage Sportswear Brand Huili 1927 Debuts 2027 Spring/Summer Collection at Paris Fashion Week

Huili 1927 showed its 2027 Spring/Summer collection at Paris Fashion Week's Bonjour Echoes 2026 event on October 3, with three lines spanning martial-arts heritage and experimental sportswear.

Oct 111 min read

Doubao Becomes Official AI Interpreter for Shanxi Cultural Tourism Across 100-Plus Sites

Doubao is now the official AI interpreter for Shanxi cultural tourism, offering real-time explanations at more than 100 scenic areas via the Douyin App's video call function.

Oct 101 min read

Fashion

Songmont Returns to Paris Fashion Week With "Song of Mont" Exhibition for Third Consecutive Year

Songmont presents its third consecutive "Song of Mont" exhibition at Paris Fashion Week, debuting its first fragrance alongside handbags rooted in Shanxi heritage and folk craft.

Oct 101 min read