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From the runway: Junya Watanabe, Haider Ackermann, Vivienne Westwood

The day started off with Junya Watanabe. The Comme des Garçons protégé showed some interestingly cut leather biker jackets with check tartan skirts and sleeves. 
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From the runway: Lanvin, Dior, Isabel Marant
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Lanvin's shows are always fun-filled affairs. On the catwalk, Alber Elbaz sent beautifully tailored dresses which were offset by kooky loud gem-encrusted accessories.
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Chateau Lafite loses its shine
1 Mar 2013

It had to happen. Chateau Lafite, the Bordeaux worshipped by mainland Chinese wine collectors, has finally fallen from grace.
Doug Young Business, Companies
7 Days privatisation moves ahead, Focus Media sputters
1 Mar 2013

Two major privatisation plans of US-listed Chinese companies appear to be moving in different directions.
John Kennedy News, China
CCTV 'to broadcast live execution of Mekong River massacre drug smugglers'
1 Mar 2013

UPDATED at 2.50pm: The four have been shown on live TV being transported to their place of execution.
Jing Zhang Lifestyle, Fashion & Watches
Alexander Wang's tough and promising debut at Balenciaga
28 Feb 2013

Alexander Wang's debut at the storied couture house of Cristobal Balenciaga was definitely the hot ticket this season. Two small catwalk presentations were shown to a handful of press and VIPs...
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Heroes at home but humbled in Hong Kong
28 Feb 2013

When riding at the peak of his powers in the 1990s, Mick Kinane was asked why he bothered coming to Hong Kong year-after-year during the English winter, only to fight over scraps for rides and...
Amy Li News, China
Video: Man berates soldier for giving civilian a ride in military car
28 Feb 2013

John Kennedy News, China
Alizila crunched the numbers on China's online shoppers
28 Feb 2013

Presently only 40 per cent of Chinese internet users have made an online purchase, but that number is set to grow fast.
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No buzz for Suning, Germany's Metro
28 Feb 2013

Anyone thinking of getting into China's consumer electronics retailing market might want to think again, following the latest downbeat news from homegrown giant Suning and a joint venture...
Amy Li News, China
Chiang Mai locals shocked by 'rude' Chinese tourists
28 Feb 2013

The successful, low-budget Chinese comedy Lost in Thailand

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