Its name says it all at Love Home, the little homeware / zakka store tucked between the cafés and book stores of artsy Shaoxing Lu. It has everything you need to give your abode that homey touch, like gardening tools, porcelain tableware, stationery, stuffed toys, accessories, designer lamps and paintings. The ... Read More
We’ve seen a few British high street fashion brands like Oasis and FCUK pop up in Shanghai, and independent store Madam Mao’s Dowry has brought us our favorite Topshop frocks. Yet, there still aren’t enough simple, chic high street brands here to quench the thirst of fashion-savvy ... Read More
Among the many boutiques dotting Maoming Bei Lu, Elements is a solid find for any woman who longs for simple yet stylish clothing. Inside the store’s sleek, comfortable surroundings, items on sale range from chic, smart officewear to elegant and alluring cocktail numbers. Most of the pieces in the ... Read More
If a size small beanie, white V-neck T-shirt, dark skinny jeans, dirty plimsolls and lens-less tortoise shell glasses are the hipster uniform in Brooklyn, then Feiyue high-tops, Meihua tracksuits and fixie bikes are must-haves for the cool dudes here in Shanghai. Proud Your Youth, a men’s clothing store recently ... Read More
Women come in all shapes and sizes, and so we often find that pants that fit in the bottom perfectly may be a bit too loose around the waist or vice versa. Having had this common wardrobe problem, Claire Theaker-Brown, designer and creator of Flatter Me, came up with a ... Read More
Japan isn’t just famous for sushi and weird gadgets. It’s also known for producing premium quality homeware. If you’d like to add a touch of East Asia to your home and happen to have a bit of extra cash to burn, check out +8, a Taikang Lu ... Read More
Aroom is a vintage store / café tucked into a quiet residential lane on Tai’an Lu. If it wasn’t for a friend’s recommendation, we would never have found this hidden gem behind the signless, closed door. Press the doorbell and a wonderland opens up in front of your ... Read More
Although her store is called Double Triangle, Jessie Wang, a model and owner of the women’s boutique, is neither a member of a secret society nor a cult follower. However, Wang’s love for edgy, punk-inspired designs can be seen in the many items on the store’s retro ... Read More
Taiwanese jewelry designer Steffie Wu has developed a knack for creating effortless and subtle pieces that appeal to a range of tastes. After setting up her first designer boutique in Tianzifang in 2009, Spoiled Brat recently moved to the quiet confines of Yanqing Lu. The small store creates a cozy ... Read More
If you consider yourself an American women’s size 4 or 6, congratulations (and we are jealous), because you will fit into tons of pretty clothes and shoes from J. Crew, Banana Republic, Initial and Aee for half of the original price at Cloud Fu, a women’s boutique opened ... Read More
Small business, in the form of cottage industry, is booming in Shanghai, leading to creative flea markets springing up at local bars, shops and creative spaces. The vendors range from English teachers who bake in their spare time to working professionals indulging their crafty sides by making jewelry and jams ... Read More
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” the old saying goes. So you should stop occupying your precious storage space with stacks of old CDs, broken radios and sad teddy bears and exchange them for something interesting and even valuable at Diao Yi Diao, a swap shop near ... Read More
Next time you head to IKEA for some new furniture, make sure to swing by Jinxuan, a large furniture mall offering antique Chinese and Southeast Asian style furniture and interior decor located right across the street from the Swedish furniture outlet. Whether you are a fan of contemporary modern, funky ... Read More
“You are my fire, the one desire.” We would love to see the Backstreet Boys singing their platinum hit in front of their own EcoSmart Fire. This eco-friendly and stylish heating solution has warmed tens of thousands of households and business buildings around the world since its initial launch in ... Read More
Yes, that’s right. Topshop, UK’s fashion-forward retail icon, is finally here. But don’t thank CEO Sir Philip Green yet. The Topshop boss has been too busy setting up stores around the world so the brand has actually been brought in by FEI Space, a pop-up designer store ... Read More
Stepping inside this teeny boutique will make you feel like you’ve walked into a young girl’s treasure box. From feather earrings (RMB80) and silk turbans (from RMB480) to vintage purses (from RMB800), handmade ballet pumps (from RMB580) and clocks comprised of antique biscuit tins (RMB800), the shop is ... Read More
City Weekend is holding casting calls for one hunky Asian male to appear in our Spring fashion cover story. You will be teaming up with a smoldering hot Caucasian female model and participating in a few indoor and outdoor shoots. It’s a non-paying gig, but you will be trying ... Read More
Dutch Items Shanghai (D.I.S.) has been known for its simple, stylish fashions since it first came on the scene in 2007, opening its original shop on peaceful Ferguson Lane. Now, thanks to the recent launch of its website, www.disshanghai.com, you can get the same fashions delivered ... Read More
Step inside the new streetwear shop Dahood and the store’s hip-hop beats and brick-and-wood décor will have you feeling like you’re in New York’s Soho. They’ve got a small selection of slick Ksubi sunglasses (from RMB2,499), tees and windbreakers, but the focus here is on ... Read More
Stepping into Studio Timeless, a newly opened men’s boutique on Changle Lu, the first thing that catches the eye is not the eclectic collection of quality menswear but the creative, contemporary décor which slyly divulges the architectural background of store owner and designer Zhang Pingchuan. Born in Hangzhou and ... Read More
So you’ve got your little black number ready for the party season, yet you feel there’s something’s missing when standing in front of the mirror. It’s time to give The Hat Lab, the atelier of French milliner Marion Rosset, a ring. A statement headpiece will complete ... Read More
Nanchang Lu is now home to another trendy resident: 208 Vintage. It's a boutique which carries vintage designer bags from Italy and Germany and an eclectic selection of premium imported clothing from Japan as well as accessories for both men and women. Owned by Addy Fang and Monkey, two ... Read More
Downshift from the speed of urban life at NiNe, a cozy little Tibetan café / accessories store on Nanchang Lu. If you’re tired of mass-produced jewelry, check out the single-stock handmade accessories handpicked by the owner from her travels to Tibet and Nepal.
We love the gorgeous aquamarine and antique ... Read More
Christmas is the perfect excuse to get someone to spoil you with that designer arm candy you’ve been eyeing all year at Plaza 66. But before handing out months of savings to a snobby shop assistant, cross the street and check out Brand Off, a newly-opened Japanese second-hand accessories ... Read More
Christmas is less than two weeks away, which means it's time to shop now. Still not sure what you want to get your loved one? Check out these amazing presents we've handpicked for the girls and guys.
For her...
Chloé Eau De Parfum, 50mL
RMB790 at Sephora
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