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.
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The crew at City Weekend just finished picking our Secret Santa names out of a hat today and the editors are already feeling antsy about where to get the best presents. If you find yourself in the same situation, check out this list of creative and gifts from taobao and ... Read More
Starting with the store space itself, Lova’s simple design aesthetic is readily apparent—the classic wedding creations and elegant evening gowns all dazzle and show just the right amount of bling. Detachable, bejeweled sashes allow the dresses to be timeless one minute and totally fierce the next. Swedish designers ... Read More
It seemed like just the other day we were wondering when this long summer would end, now the cold fingers of winter are already closing around Shanghai. The perfect outfit to prepare you for that very brief autumn to winter transition has to be a soft, warm down jacket. Mind ... Read More
History makes an outfit complex. We’re so pleased to see more and more vintage stores opening up in Shanghai. Glorybox, a tiny boutique on Julu Lu, carries a stunning array of second-hand and new clothing and accessories for the ladies who like them old-world and glamorous. Handpicked from Canada ... Read More
Nothing captures our label-loving hearts quite like discovering a new designer to fawn over or a new collection to crave. It was love at first sight when we happened upon this chic shop brimming with elegant clothing and playful accessories. Before opening her own store-front, Roommate owner and clothing designer ... Read More
With a foundation of mostly mediocre restaurants, the Cool Docks looked set to be Shanghai’s next full-time flop. Rico Rico, however, does its best to make the South Bund a realistic gastronomic destination.
After passing the wet sandcastle that is Rico Rico beach, our expectations of its sister venue ... Read More
These days it’s all about retro, and the once-dying Polaroid camera has made a comeback thanks to snap-happy hipsters. It’s not too late to get in on the movement. Just head to Polagraphy, a newly-opened analog camera store and cafe on artsy and hip Shaoxing Lu. Owned by ... Read More
This tiny shoebox of a store in Xintiandi resembles a high-class designer showroom in every sense except for the price tags. That’s because all its designers are recent graduates from the Raffles Design Institute who are just starting to make a name for themselves. Raffles Privato stocks collections from ... Read More
Head through the little door underneath that tower block on Pingwu Lu, go down the stairs, bear left, then left again. Ignore beastly looks from the residents. See the red iron door with a paper sign on it? That’s the one. Downstairs again and into the bomb shelter and ... Read More
You can only shop for so long before your feet start to ache and it’s time to find the closest café to take a break from all the important retail therapy you’ve been undertaking. Luckily, LOUSHI on leafy Nanchang Lu has you covered. LOUSHI is a combination furniture ... Read More
If you spend hours perusing vintage shops and flea markets, odds are you can’t always find the piece you’ve been looking for. Well-kept vintage bags for example, those with timeless style, tend to be snatched up within seconds. Pangzi—the chubby Shanghainese owner of P1 Coffee, a cozy ... Read More
If you’re just passing by, Catie Lo’s shop can easily be mistaken as someone’s living room. There’s an antique piano, a fireplace and a velvet sofa and armchairs casually placed around the room. When you enter the lovely little garden though, Lo greets you with a ... Read More
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