ShànghǎiShopping

Fashion shopping in Shànghǎi

  1. A

    Cool Docks

    A recent development project often billed as Xintiandi 2, the Cool Docks, east of the Old Town, consist of several shikumen (stone-gate houses) surrounded by red-brick warehouses near the waterfront. Most of the shops and restaurants had still failed to take off as ‘in’ destinations as we went to press.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Urban Tribe

    This eco-conscious Shanghai label draws inspiration from the ethnic groups of Southeast Asia. Urban Tribe’s collection of loose-fitting blouses, pants and jackets are made of natural fabrics; it also designs attractive silver jewellery.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Heping Finery

    South Maoming Rd and Changle Rd are thick with small tailors where you can get sleeved in a qipao (cheongsam); this shop offers good value. Tailor-made qipao start at Y880, taking three days to make.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Shanghai Tang

    Shanghai Tang flies the flag for the Middle Kingdom in the world of high-end fashion. The designs are classic Chinese with a twist, incorporating fluorescent colours, traditional motifs and luxury fabrics.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Shirt Flag

    Fun, quality T-shirts, including its totemic angry panda series, which gives an ironic twist to Maoist propaganda. There are also branches in the Taikang Road Art Centre and M50.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Annabel Lee

    On the Bund, Annabel Lee sells a lovely range of playfully designed, soft-coloured accessories in silk, linen and cashmere, many of which feature delicate embroidery. There's another branch in Xīntiāndì.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Shiatzy Chen

    This fashion store has elegant, uber-exclusive clothing creations from the celebrated Taiwanese designer, with swish East-meets-West styles.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Insh

    Contemporary fashion (hats, T-shirts, jackets) with a bohemian twist, created by local designer Helen Lee.

    reviewed

  9. Xīntiāndì

    Browse the north block for upmarket boutiques, from the fluorescent chic of Shanghai Tang and clever design at Simply Life to the eco-fabrics of Shanghai Trio, iridescent glass sculptures at Líuligōngfáng and embroidered accessories at Annabel Lee.

    reviewed