Beijing's first American Eagle Outfitters opened in Solana--and they're offering 30-50 percent discounts on their winter collection with new arrivals gradually coming in. They also have some unique underwear for men in lots of colors and patterns (RMB150 for two pieces). We're particularly arrested by the 3-D ... Read More
Unusually cold weather, unusually hot sales. This month, nearly all the local department stores are launching their final sales on winter threads.
At Oriental Plaza, all fashion brands are slashing prices by 50-70 percent on old collections. Also, a handful of new shops just opened during Spring Festival, including ones ... Read More
As Beijing’s most popular flower market, Lai Tai Flower Market is at its busiest during Spring Festival. To most Beijing residents, buying plants has become a Chinese New Year tradition. On the first floor, as you walk in there are potted plants on the left, and cut flowers available ... Read More
China’s most important festival is almost here. In celebration (and for cold, hard cash) nearly all of Beijing's shopping malls have launched their biggest annual sales. Lingerie brand 6ixty 8ight is slashing prices during its big sale--with most clothes/underwear costing between RMB15-195. Women's label Forever New ... Read More
Shops in Nanluoguxiang come and go. Those that manage to stay have their own unique draw. Life Fabric certainly does. Mainly selling hand-designed bags and clothes in updated traditional Chinese styles, this small shop stocks some special designs you won’t find anywhere else. Check out their new four-piece bag ... Read More
Down with mistletoe and reindeer and up with massive paper-cuttings. From this week, Beijing shopping malls are starting to promote Chinese New Year sales. Also, a slew of popular brands like H&M, Mango and Zara are starting their seasonal sales. And big news for Apple Fans: the iPhone 4S ... Read More
Okay. It may not be Boxing Day, but Beijing's shopping malls are still seeing heavy traffic. After the clutch of Christmas deals, shops an department stores all over town are prepping for the new year--and a host of big bargains. Most sales are on until Jan. 3, but Zhongguancun ... Read More
Hong Kong boutique Joyce just opened up in Phase 3 of the China World Trade Center. It’s fantastic news for Beijing’s fashion lovers. It’s Joyce’s first shop in Beijing and only their second in China. This two-storey shop offers more than 2,000 sq. meters of ... Read More
Previously a Lane Crawford visual merchandiser, Paul Cheng found it difficult to find adequately stylish clothes when he moved Beijing. So he opened a menswear boutique, Aura. The shop has a minimalist factory look, with custom-made black and white shelves arranged in irregular patterns. The newly-opened shop doesn’t have ... Read More
Deck the malls with loads of sales. That's all we have to say about all the awesome deals and promotions just in time for Christmas. So get your shopping carts loaded and go!
Lingerie brand 6ixty 8ight has prepared a special collection featuring Christmas colors and snowflake patterns. The ... Read More
The holiday season just got real. We've got Christmas promotions and sales for the whole month on almost every clothing brand at The Gate Mall City, Junefield SOGO is offering RMB50 off to shoppers who spend over RMB100 and Joy City Xidan’s annual sale just started this weekend ... Read More
Founded in 1946, American shoe brand Minnetonka is well known for producing comfortable and light moccasin-style footwear for women and men. Compared to most footwear, which is made with shoe-last models, Minnetonka shoes are hand sewn to fit your feet better. For its first foray into China, Minnetonka has opened ... Read More
Buying presents for friends is one of the best parts of Christmas. You know what they like--and depending on the friend, you can also buy ridiculously impractical things for them just for the laugh. If you're still undecided, check our list for cool ideas to get you into holiday ... Read More
Beijing's first snow has arrived, along with muddy roads, terrible traffic and freezing temperatures. That's why we're shopping online now--and lucky for us, the big online retailers are having huge holiday sales at the moment. Vcotton is offering 70 percent discounts on socks, scarfs and underwear. Also ... Read More
A few changes at Sanlitun Village South. Quiksilver and Roxy have moved underground. It's near the bookstore-formerly-known-as-O2SUN-but-now-called-Magsun. Word.
Outside of Sanlitun, Chaoyangmen U-Town's second phase is in soft opening. Already you can find Japan’s menswear brand AZUL by moussy, UK fashion brand Superdry and Armani’s sister ... Read More
We've got a load of great gift ideas to ship off to the homestead. Not only are our picks easy on the eye, they're easy on the wallet too. And yeah, sure it's heavy on Chinese-themed gifts, but why not remind the family about the place you ... Read More
Top Shop’s first launch has been put off for mysterious reasons, but you can go to Fei Space to have a look at newly arrived collections (RMB200-1,000), as well as their designer lines. Mess Beijing is hosting an exhibition of Yamaha watches and relevant photograph works.
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Our Fashionista Awards went down last Saturday night at R Lounge, with great music, fruity drinks and fabulous people. We ended up crowning six winners in a surprise twist and gave away loads of free stuff for party-goers. We totally dug the creative and outrageous threads we spotted that night ... Read More
Skip Yashow this year and get some quality threads that will last you several Beijing winters in a row. We’ve got picks for serious ski and snowboarding enthusiasts as well as for those who just want to keep warm during Beijing’s viciously cold winter.
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The opening of American Eagle at Solana has been put off until December, but at least we'll get a branch of H&M opening at Solana later in the month. Also, their branch of Pull and Bear is offering sweaters for RMB129 and T-shirts for RMB49. Over at the ... Read More
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