Dear Members,

The ESSEC Alumni Luxury Club is pleased to invite you on Thursday, December 10, 2026, to its next event at Maison des ESSEC, 11 Avenue de Friedland, 75008 Paris, as well as online via Zoom, for an evening dedicated to the theme:

CHINA — LUXURY, HERITAGE & NEW FUTURES

What if China were no longer simply following the transformation of luxury, but increasingly helping to shape its new codes?

The ESSEC Luxury Club invites you to explore the intersection of history, culture, business, retail, technology, AI and sustainability, to better understand the transformation of a market that has become a true laboratory for innovation and desirability. 

With Sabine Ichikawa, Sophie Coulon, Jean Denerolle, Lisa Gong, and Linjie Wang, five complementary perspectives will shed light on the China of yesterday, today and tomorrow. 

A journey from centuries-old heritage to hypermodernity, offering fresh insights into the new horizons of luxury.

• Sabine Ichikawa — Business Historian & Luxury Expert

A journey into the cultural and historical roots that continue to shape Chinese perceptions of luxury and consumption.

• Sophie Coulon — Partner & Managing Director, VO2 Asia Pacific

An insider’s view on how digital ecosystems, technology and AI are reshaping luxury business and consumer engagement in China.

• Jean Denerolle — COO, Pavillon Henri IV – Groupe CEH

Drawing on his experience across Asia, he brings a hands-on perspective on building and adapting luxury brands in China.

• Linjie Wang — Business Strategist & President, TESFEC

From Chinese beauty heritage to ecological transition, her perspective bridges brand development, culture and sustainability.

• Lisa Gong — Commercial Strategist & Author of China Operating Notes

A contemporary look at affluent Chinese consumers, the rise of Chinese brands and what global luxury can learn from China.

Practical information :

📅 Thursday, December 10, 2026

🕖 7:00 pm

📍 Maison des ESSEC — 11 Avenue de Friedland, Paris 8th

💻 Online participation available via Zoom

⚠️ Places are limited. Registration is compulsory for both in-person and online attendance.

REGISTRATION

Refunds will no longer be available within 48 hours of the event. For any cancellation request, please contact us at alumni-clubs@essec.edu so that we can process it.

ESSEC Alumni may use photographs and videos taken during this event across its various communication channels and materials (brochures, newsletters, articles, Reflets magazine, social media, websites, etc.). If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, please let us know by email at alumni-events@essec.edu before the event.

📢 ESSEC Alumni, join the Luxury Club by becoming a member to stay informed about our upcoming events here.

We look forward to welcoming many of you,

See you soon,

The ESSEC Alumni Luxury Club