Known for unique retro images and modern paraphernalia of China with an artistic twist, this boutique has recently expanded to include more apparel - namely TopShop items straight from the UK. They still great jewelry, and unique designed apparel in the back room, as... Read more
Also known as CM Feiyue, this chain of sneaker shops is the main retail outlet for the Shanghainese shoe brand that dates back to the 1920s. They've got a long history of being actually kind of all right shoes, a particular favorite among wushu practitioners. The... Read more
Hidden in a residential compound on Yanqing Lu, marked by only a small sign and a painted ping pong paddle as the doorbell, it’s a two-table club for fun, not training. The quote on the table in the middle of the yard sums it up: “Taking a rest is the best... Read more
Acclaimed boutique shoe shop, selling its own premium footwear brand that has a bit of a cult expat following thanks to its fashionably urban designs and its high comfort. Founded in 2014, Heelz (formerly
The Pottery Workshop is a professional pottery studio, started in Hong Kong in 1985, with the Shanghai branch opening in 2002. They focus on ceramic art education for adults, though also children's classes. The equipment's imported from the US and Japan. The second... Read more
French-owned boutique with gorgeous goodies for the home, from porcelain and cashmere loungewear to beautiful books. They offer simple and elegant designs inspired by traditional Chinese art and international modern stylings. They've got their classic floral handmade... Read more
Feine Cashmere has a complete range of everything from socks to blankets, and also plenty of knits in kids' sizes, all made from super-soft wool fibre. It's agood place to scout out winter scarfs and shawls. Read more
Feine Cashmere has a complete range of everything from socks to blankets, and also plenty of knits in kids' sizes, all made from super-soft wool fibre. It's agood place to scout out winter scarfs and shawls. Read more
Multi-brand lifestyle boutique opened by Dutch-owned designer brand Kate Wood. They mainly sell handmade bamboo bikes and wooden watches and sunglasses, but they also stock clothing and bags made by local designers. Read more
Annata Vintage has an imported selection of 40s-80s vintage clothing and accessories. The owners say that they have lovingly hand-picked every piece from across 15 countries, and aim to capture the look and feel of a '30s Shanghai boudoir with their shop. Clients are... Read more
A tiny boutique deli selling foods and natural products imported from Greece. Amphora markets as a shop catering to the healthy lifestyle. Read more
This is a boutique that exclusively sells the Canadian luxury yoga brand Sugarmat. The store is cosy and very pink with rows of finely displayed yoga mats mounted on the wall. The focus of the boutique is on the mats, there are three types solids, patterns, and a... Read more
Trendy, high-end flower shop with several locations around town and a café in Xintiandi. Expect nice flowers wrapped in ornate packaging with wolves in tophats and sunset-colored birds. Sounds tackier than a third-tier KTV, but they pull it off. They primarily sell... Read more
The offline showroom of fashion shopping site, XinleLu.com, this store nestled in a lane house garden stocks designer gems from a host of China-based talents and well-loved international brands. It's stocked with everything from funky dresses and shoes to covetable... Read more
Studio No. 5 is a collective workspace shared by mostly creatively-inclined companies, including Amelia's Jams, fashion brand Finch, OMG Cupcakes and ecoBibi. Since it's a co-op of sorts, the companies that operate there often hold community events like book or... Read more
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