Some of the city's best contemporary design and decor brands fill the homewares shop. Take note of the in-house ceramics collection, where all the pieces are fired in ancient kilns in the country's porcelain hub of Jingdezhen.
The best of old and new Shanghai in the former French Concession area. A rare collection of Mao-era trinkets and framed art are sold alongside up-and-coming Shanghai decor and apparel brands. Great for gifts and special souvenirs.
For a truly unique souvenir, head to this fashionable atelier in the French Concession. A custom-made cheongsam (traditional fitted dress) starts at $500 and includes follow-up visits at your hotel with a personal tailor.
Take a spin around the South Bund Fabric Market. Tailors show off their specialties by displaying items in sheer volume outside their stores. decide what you’d like to have made (a trench? a tux? a schoolboy blazer?), choose your fabrics, stand for measurements, and then make an appointment to drop back by for a quick fitting before you pick up the final piece. Turnaround is quick and prices are negotiable.
Three floors of gorgeous ceramics in a total zen den. New craftsmanship meets centuries-old techniques and everything is displayed with quiet reverence.
From the street, the converted lane house doesn’t look like much, but each of the three superbly merchandised floors — featuring China’s fashion darlings — makes the shop a must-see.
Country camp for the cools. Vintage Americana and worn-out-looking pieces fill the lifestyle outfitter’s shelves, racks, and every inch of available counter space.
A heavenly spot for all things tea. Impromptu tastings and mini brewing lessons at the counter of the Scandi-inspired shop crisscross old world, everyday, and rare blends, making it hard very to leave.
Cozy housewares for the well-appointed home. Ceramics, linens, incense, and reclaimed wood furniture with a handcrafted, Etsy-esque sensibility.