Six years after acquiring Shanghai Tang - previously owned by Richemont - the firm's investors share plans for the niche luxury brand's future.

In 1997, Shanghai Tang's global expansion included the landmark opening of its flagship on Madison Avenue in New York. A year later, Richemont acquired a majority stake in the company.

When David Tang launched his brand Shanghai Tang in 1994 the world was very different. The concept of a Chinese luxury brand—or even one that fluttered on the verge of high-end—was unmentionable.