Apparel/Non-Sport

India’s Big Brands Hop on Bieber Mania

May 10, 2017

BieberMania is in full swing in Mumbai tonight with the DY Navi Patel Stadium expecting a sell-out 70,000 for the Canadian pop sensation’s first show in the country.

Will H&M Spend Big In India’s Sponsorship Market?

April 6, 2017

India is one of the hottest growth markets for Swedish fast fashion company Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), which plans to open stores in smaller towns nationwide.

Italian Womenswear Brand Max Mara Partners Provocative Artist Liu Wei

December 15, 2016

Italian womenswear label Max Mara, known for its understated chic, has collaborated with Chinese contemporary artist Liu Wei for its latest collection.

Audemars Piguet Gets Arty For China

December 9, 2016

Art and luxury brands have always been a compatible match, so it’s no surprise to see high-end Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet extending its influence in China’s contemporary art…

Uniqlo Builds Out Celebrity Roster & Catalogue of "Human" Content

December 8, 2016

After several headline partnerships with mainstream sportsmen, Uniqlo has switched tack to sign its first female global brand ambassador... she's quirky, but so on brand.

Kohli Continues His Impressive Endorsment Streak In 2016

November 9, 2016

Indian men’s ethnic wear label Manyavar continues its sports-themed partnerships by appointing cricket superstar Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador.

Bollywood Dominates India’s Celebrity Endorsement Powerlist

November 3, 2016

In India’s celebrity endorsement race, Bollywood has stumped the sporting world, according to a recent report by American business consultancy firm Duff & Phelps.

Shanghai Fashion Week Ups The Ante With Quirky Branded Partnerships

October 27, 2016

China might have won some notoriety for its fashion knockoffs, but the unusual branded partnerships in the nation’s emerging fashion scene could just be a trendsetter on the…

Cycling's "Ferrari" Eyes China With Sponsorship Play

October 7, 2016

Italian racing bicycle brand Colnago is poised to sponsor TJ Sport-Lampre’s team with bicycles from next year as a way to break into China’s nascent cycling scene.

Chinese National Football Teams Score Zegna As A Partner

August 30, 2016

Luxury Italian menswear brand Ermenegildo Zegna - one of the first to enter China’s fashion market in the 1990s - has secured a 4-year deal to be the…