Shopping in Shanghai
When it comes to shopping, Shanghai has it all, from markets to local boutiques and international fashion brands. Shoppers can have a new wardrobe tailored at the Fabric Market in the Old City, where hundreds of stalls offer silk and cashmere. Xintiandi is host to luxury shops including the famous Shanghai Tang and Suzhou Cobblers near the Bund area, which sells exquisite embroidered slippers. The French Concession quarter is full of boutique shops such as Madame Mao's Dowry.
Shanghai Tang
Fashion front-runner
Shanghai Tang in Xintiandi is exciting international fashionistas with its
mix of traditional Chinese and modern designs. Traditional Chinese dresses
and shirts sit alongside scarves, bags and candles, many in striking colours
such as pink and lime green.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
15, Xintiandi North Block, Shanghai 200020
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 63841601
Shiatzy Chen
Embroidered silk formal wear
Taiwanese brand, Shiatzy Chen, produces classic Chinese formal wear with
embroidered silk and Qing Dynasty collars. A spending spree at this
expensive shop on the Bund will leave you looking like an emperor in the
Forbidden City.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
9, Zhongshan Xi Yi Road, Shanghai 200002
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 6321 9155
Annabel Lee
Luxurious silks and fabrics
A favourite in Xintiandi, Annabel Lee specialises in high-quality silk, linen
and cashmere. The elegant whitewashed shop sells silk-lined cashmere scarves
and blankets, silk underwear and silk passport holders, all in soft
tones.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10.30am-10.30pm (until 11pm Fri & Sat)
Address
Unit 3, House 3, North Block, Xintiandi, Shanghai 200020
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 6320 0045
Fabric Market
Dazzling array of fabrics
The Fabric Market in the Old City has over 100 stalls carrying a dazzling
array of fabrics, from natural silk and cashmere to nylon. Most have tailors
who make-to-measure, and many can copy items from pictures. Standards are
generally high.
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Opening Hours
Daily 8.30am-6.30pm
Address
399, Lujiabang Lu, Shanghai 200011
Transport
Taxi.
Dave's Custom Tailoring
Shanghai's top tailor
Dave K.C. Shiung of Dave's Custom Tailoring uses the same techniques as
London's Savile Row to create high-quality bespoke business suits. His shop
in the French Concession quarter was voted one of the best in the world by
Forbes magazine.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-7pm
Address
6, Lane 288, Wuyuan Lu, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 5404 0001
Propaganda Poster Art Centre
Chinese propaganda posters
In the basement of a mansion in the French Concession quarter, the Propaganda
Poster Art Centre has the world's best collection of original Maoist posters
and postcards from 1949 to 1979. The President Mansion's gatekeeper show
visitors the way.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-5pm
Address
868, Room BOC, President Apartment, Huashan Lu, Shanghai 200030
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 6211 1845
Suzhou Cobblers
Exquisite handmade silk slippers
Emporium Suzhou Cobblers, near the Bund area, sells handmade silk slippers
with intricate Suzhou embroidery. Colourful Mary Janes and mules are
embroidered with floral, 'double fish' and vegetal designs, and there are
bags to match.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-6pm
Address
17, Fuzhou Lu, Room 101, Shanghai 200002
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 6321 7087
Madame Mao's Dowry
Cultural Revolution memorabilia
This shop in the French Concession quarter has been designed as a place where
the infamous Madame Mao might have shopped. Madame Mao's Dowry's two floors
are packed with industrial propaganda, vintage posters, paintings and
antique furniture.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-7pm
Address
207, Fumin Lu, Shanghai 200040
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 540 3351
Lehman and Qian
Chinoise furnishings
Lehman and Qian in Xintiandi produces exquisite silk Chinoise wallpaper,
fabrics and furniture, all hand-painted in bright colours. Designs include
butterfly and floral patterns, or you can bring a sketch and they'll make
whatever you want.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
119, Ma Dang Road, Shanghai
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 6385 1805
Transport
South Huangpi Road metro
