Lolo Love Vintage
Fantastic locally-based stylist Lolo runs a nirvana of a vintage fashion workshop amongst the galleries of 696 Weihai Lu called "Lolo Love...
View Article[Covet]: Like... Soooo Cute Pictures!!11!!!
OMG, it's like soooo nice outside! The weather's is sooo *warm*, I can't even handle it! The long winter is like, totally finally behind us!
View ArticleWhere, What, Who: Punk Boutique
It been a while since garage band Banana Monkey took the stage in Shanghai, but erstwhile BM front man Bono has been reassuming the...
View Article[Covet]: Custom Shades
Buying glasses is one of the great bonuses of living in this city because you can pretty much get a pair of glasses in under an hour at about 1/10 of the price you would...
View ArticleShokay
Shokay gets it's name from the Tibetan word for “yak”, and fibers hand-combed from yaks by Tibetan herders are for sale in their two Shanghai locations.
View ArticleVintage Sweetness
Down in the leafy French Concession, at a cross street where people are selling music-y things, there is a dress shop that draws the attention...
View Article[Covet]: Traditional Handmade Shoes
Traditional Chinese shoes can be a tricky item to pull off. But walking into Suzhou Cobblers made me consider it. Seriously.
View Article[Covet]: 46,000rmb '59 Gibson Les Paul
A friend invited me down to the new lavish Gibson Flagship store to see probably the most expensive guitar available in China: a 59 Les Paul Custom VOS.
View Article[Covet]: Japanese Denim
This past July, Take 5, opened their first shop in the Mainland China. They stock a wide range of brands and styles of superfine Japanese denim -- the best money can...
View ArticleQuality Control
Although it's been open for a few months now, we've just now had the chance to check out Gary Wang's retail shop / café, KIN. Gary, whom...
View ArticleMSTR Kraft
Geometric simplicity is at the heart of mrkt wares -- the clean lines and the bright colors therein reminds one a little bit of...
View ArticleThe Big Christmas List
Strapped for ideas? Here’s a handy dandy list of Christmas gift suggestions. Good luck and happy holidays to you all.
View Article[Covet]: Christmas Trees
SmSh scoured the flower shops, flower markets, and Christmas baazarrss. Here’s what we found, ordered from cheapest to most expensive.
View ArticleThe Big List: V Day Gifts
If you're thinking of her or him on that special day, we're thinking of you. Here's where to get what you're supposed to get for Valentine's Day.
View ArticleLast Minute Flowers
The heat is on... or rather it should be on if you manage to get to a florist in time. Here's a quick round-up of what's out there.
View Article[Covet]: Big, Beautiful Shoes
Finding the right fit in Shanghai -- options for larger sizes in ladies shoes around town: expensive, cheap, custom, and beyond...
View Article[Covet]: Offbeat Antiques
The promised land for antiques, curios, furniture, and crap, crap, crap. Shopping at the Mu Lan antique warehouse in Outer Pudong-land...
View ArticleBoutique Beat: Newish Shops in SH
From markets to malls, Taobao to international chains, Shanghai offers the dedicated shopper a wealth of ways to supplement their wardrobe....
View Article[Offbeat]: Death, Rebirth, Purgatory in Markets
From the ashes like a phoenix -- birdfishflower market # 555 rages against the dying light (read: moves a bit around the block, squats).
View ArticleHalloween Costume Shopping in SH
First the good news: "Sexy cop" is totally doable. Here's what's out there for Halloween costume and accessories shopping in Shanghai.
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