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.
Shops
Expand all1. Shanghai Tang - Fashion front-runner
Show more 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
15, Xintiandi North Block, Shanghai 200020
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 63841601
2. Shiatzy Chen - Embroidered silk formal wear
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
9, Zhongshan Xi Yi Road, Shanghai 200002
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 6321 9155
3. Annabel Lee - Luxurious silks and fabrics
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
Markets
Expand all4. Fabric Market - Dazzling array of fabrics
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 8.30am-6.30pm
Address
399, Lujiabang Lu, Shanghai 200011
Transport
Taxi.
Specialists
Expand all5. Dave's Custom Tailoring - Shanghai's top tailor
Show moreDave 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-7pm
Address
6, Lane 288, Wuyuan Lu, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 5404 0001
6. Propaganda Poster Art Centre - Chinese propaganda posters
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-5pm
Address
868, Room BOC, President Apartment, Huashan Lu, Shanghai 200030
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 6211 1845
7. Suzhou Cobblers - Exquisite handmade silk slippers
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-6pm
Address
17, Fuzhou Lu, Room 101, Shanghai 200002
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 6321 7087
8. Madame Mao's Dowry - Cultural Revolution memorabilia
Show moreThis 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-7pm
Address
207, Fumin Lu, Shanghai 200040
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 540 3351
9. Lehman and Qian - Chinoise furnishings
Show moreLehman 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
119, Ma Dang Road, Shanghai
Telephone
+86 (0) 21 6385 1805
Transport
South Huangpi Road metro
