Lighting creates a winter wonderland at Harbin's Ice and Snow World.(Shanghai Daily /Zhang Yi) |
The luxury fitting room is decorated in a homey style, with a large mirror, crystal lighting, a velour sofa and cushions. And the coffee shop on the second floor provides a space for a break from shopping exertions.
Address: 23 Shaoxing Rd
BLK
BLK MARKET is a multi-brand trader showcasing collections from top European and American designers, including Donald Pliner and Charles David. While the clothes and footwear come in many hues, BLK - like the color - aims to evoke mystery and glamor.
Address: B115-116, B1, Réel Shanghai Department Store, 1601 Nanjing Rd W.
Donna
While not as famous as trendy Changle Road or Xinle Road, Nanchang Road, located behind main thoroughfare Huaihai Road M., is home to many fashion buyer stores offering trendy goods at reasonable prices.
Donna is a fashion buyer's store that opened six years ago. It features dresses, handbags, sunglasses and other accessories, which owner and buyer Jiang Wei imports from European cities and Hong Kong. He travels and collects items almost every month. There you can find the latest items, plus luxury brands at reasonable prices.
Address: 183D Nanchang Rd
Caster Wear
Local indie design brand Caster Wear has four stores in Shanghai, carrying trendy and casual sportswears. The brand was created by China's first street dance group, Caster Crew, and local famous MC Shi Zhizhong (widely known as KK).
Address: 188 Dongjiangwan Rd; 5/F, 166 Xizang Rd N.; 3/F, 101 Wuning Rd; B2, 988 Quxi Rd
Xiamen, Fujian - coastal chic
Xiamen, a coastal city in Fujian Province in southeast China, is renowned as one of China's most desirable living spots. As well as beautiful scenery, cultural sites and hot springs, Xiamen offers shopping in all shapes and sizes: from big stores to exquisite boutiques; high-end to high street; souvenirs to local snacks.
Zhongshan Road
The city's traditional high street, Zhongshan Road is lined by hundreds of shops. Leading to the shore, the bustling street combines cafes with contemporary stalls, bookshops, amid architecture that combines southeast Asian and European characteristics. Parts have a vintage feel, with pastel colors, peeling walls and archaic wooden windows rendering a special charm.
China's weekly story (2013.01.27-01.31)