French Concession
There are dozens of 1920s brooches and pearl necklaces in glass display cabinets, rock and roll on the stereo and brilliantly kitsch bits and bobs like a…
Must-see shopping in French Concession
French Concession
French-Chinese hybrid Chouchou Chic sells kids’ clothes (up to age eight) that are infinitely cuter than what you find at the souvenir stalls. Most of the…
French Concession
This charming gallery and shop behind a gate is too easy to miss, but deserves to be found. D.Art packs colourful prints depicting rural Chinese life into…
French Concession
Urban Tribe is the only contemporary Shanghai label to draw inspiration from the ethnic groups of China and Southeast Asia. The collection of loose…
French Concession
From the entrance, this looks like just another tea shop, but poke around inside and you’ll find specially blended herbal teas from Ayako, a traditional…
French Concession
What better way to brighten up your hall than with a poster of jubilant socialist workers? Madame Mao's Dowry has an emphasis on design during the Mao era…
French Concession
There is a mix of high-end designers (Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Miu Miu, Prada) and younger casual brands (Mango, Camper, Muji) at this upscale…
French Concession
You can spend a good while perusing the weird and wonderful gifts in this steampunk-style store. Awesome collector's items are displayed in a museum-like…
French Concession
The shelves are well stocked at this bookshop-cafe-gelato-bar, with a great selection of novels, art books, cookbooks, language references, and books on…
French Concession
Peruse an exquisite collection of minority handicrafts from China’s southwest, most of which are secondhand (ie not made for the tourist trade) and…
French Concession
Fitted out by Shanghai-based designers Neri & Hu and located in the art deco Donghu Hotel building, this is the flagship store of Comme Moi. Created by…
French Concession
This Tianzifang Feiyue outlet – the legendary Shanghai sneakers brand dating back to the 1920s – is a good bet for lots of styles of the low-key classic…
French Concession
For an up-to-the-minute look at what's hot in local fashion, head to this beautiful boutique housed in a converted villa – it's an incubator for young…
French Concession
A friendly, reliable tea shop, which has loads of good-quality clay teapots and cups, and a great range of Chinese tea from oolong and green to flower and…
French Concession
Serious shoppers should make for Xintiandi Style, a high-end mall featuring a handful of Chinese and independent designers including Singaporean label Mu…
French Concession
Small but serene shop with a highly browse-worthy collection of design-led gift ideas, including Frank Lloyd Wright–style bookmarks, pieces from the V&A…
French Concession
Super cute hand-designed qípáo dresses for young girls and children's Western-style outfits. Prices start at around ¥150. There are other branches on…
French Concession
An independent little indigo shop, selling awesome hand-made, hand-dyed blue-tinted garments, using traditional methods. Pick up stylish printed shirts,…
French Concession
Awesome little vintage glasses store, hidden in a lane off Julu Rd, with refurbished original frames displayed in glass vats and bookcases. Glasses start…
French Concession
Bruce Ren is an awesome traditional cobbler who will make you the custom-made kicks you've always dreamed of. He'll also make shoes for people with larger…
French Concession
Good spot to pick up imported cereals at reasonable prices, plus rare items like avocados (for the bargain price of ¥10) and other imported goodies like…
French Concession
This Tianzifang shop has been in business for over a decade, selling rows of original vintage glasses frames from the 1940s to the 1990s, plus old watches…
French Concession
The Taiwanese brand sells midrange bikes and is an option for those who don't have WePay and thus can't use the city bike scheme. Bikes start at around …
French Concession
Miao embroidery from southwest China. Plus indigo-die items, jewellery from indigenous communities, bags, gifts and trinkets, and custom clothing.
French Concession
Little neighbourhood bike shop, selling new and secondhand models for cruising around town. It also fixes flats and does quick tune-ups.
French Concession
Top bottle shop, with a decent array of local and imported beers and lots of vintage whiskies.
French Concession
Heirloom’s staple is a range of vibrant, stylish and LA glam-influenced clutches, satchels and handbags, as well as sneakers and smaller accessories such…
French Concession
Muji fans will love Shanghai's flagship store (the largest in mainland China), spread over three floors and stocking everything from the usual stationery,…
Xingguang Photography Equipment
French Concession
There are six floors of photography equipment here. While prices vary (you need to bargain; no guarantees) there are some good buys awaiting among the…
French Concession
A range of tea, a large selection of clay teapots and free tastings are a few reasons to stop by this shop. Not much English is spoken, but the owner is…
French Concession
Every piece at this concept store has been carefully curated, from the copper watering cans from England, French scented candles and beautiful charcoal…
French Concession
Part concept store, part cafe, the ultra-modern Beast sells independent fragrances, lotions and ointments, plus cute makeup items, room diffusers and…
French Concession
The divine smell of this little shop hits you from the street. It's well-stocked with herbal essential oils, plus handmade potions, candles and local…
French Concession
A vast selection of fine Chinese teas is sold here, from green tea to oolong and rare teas from around the Middle Kingdom. No English is spoken.
French Concession
For quirky tech-savvy gifts, from USB retro keboards for your laptop to Marshall amp mini-speakers, headphones and more.
