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In Shanghai, shopping is second nature: As urban incomes rise, so too does the demand for global fashions and accessories. There's barely a brand in the world that isn't tapping into Shanghai's penchant for a purchase. Over the course of a trip, non-Chinese tourists in Shanghai will generally be greeted with "Gucci Prada" more than "hello" or "ni hao." And you'll be blown away by Shanghai's ceaseless knockoffs. But beyond the main streets—in places like Taikang Lu, 1933, and the Loft—a new generation of Shanghai designers is weaving Chinese aesthetics into functional, street-savvy fashions and housewares. In the Old City, look for Cultural Revolution–era curios, old books, watches, and Maoist memorabilia. If you're shopping for contemporary art in Shanghai, head to the cluster of galleries in the Moganshan Lu warehouse district.
Annabel Lee's two well-located stores sell elegant, hand-embroidered women's fashions, slippers, purses, and household accessories in delicate fabrics and...more
Linda Johnson's shop in the French Concession is tastefully arranged with vintage posters, antique Qing dynasty cabinets, and altar tables mixed with...more
China's most celebrated shopping street, Nanjing Lu sweeps across the city center through the heart of the French Concession. Although many retailers have been...more
Younger sibling to the Hong Kong original—and also designed by Cesar Pelli—this glass-clad twin-towered mall, office, and retail complex also houses...more
Opened by Florence Samson, a French former luxury-brand executive, this stylish tea emporium sells a vast range of Chinese, Asian, and New World teas. Housed in...more
Shanghai's fashion-savvy head to this ever-expanding warren of renovated lane houses, a treasure trove of tiny clothing and jewelry boutiques, to find their...more
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