Hello, stylish, fashion-forward, design-conscious, trend-aware typical SmartShanghai.com reader. Just FYI, next week-ish, from March 8 to March 11, the biggest design fair and expo event of the year, Design Shanghai, returns to the Shanghai Exhibition Center with all your favorite prestigious international design brands represented. Over 300 labels -- click here to have a look at the exhibitors list, it's big -- showing in workplace, kitchen & bathroom, luxury, collectables, and "classic" categories. In addition to the expo show, they've also got a full card of speakers -- "Asia's top architects, interior designers, property developers, retailers and private buyers" -- bestowing a bit of knowledge to accompany all that interior splendor. It's the event of the season for the bourgeoisie. Here's a look into last year's Design Shanghai to give you an idea of what to expect. Pre-sale registration tickets are available now right here.