Best Womenswear Boutiques in Shanghai
If you spend even a half an hour walking around Shanghai’s French Concession, you’ll stumble upon more womenswear boutiques than you thought possible for one city to have. With so many options, it’s hard to know what’s worth it and what isn’t. Let Culture Trip guide your sartorial journey, from western imports to local vintage chic.
1. Dutch Items Shanghai (DIS)
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DIS is a Dutch fashion label founded in Shanghai in 2006. It focuses on clean European designs for a wide range of sizes, from a European size 32 to a 46 (XXS to XXL). It is an ethical label, using only sustainable materials sourced from well-vetted factories. In addition to clothing of its own label, DIS carries Dutch brands Stills and Alchemist, as well as imported shoes.
2. L'amour Toujours
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L’amour Toujours is a small imported lingerie boutique perfect for women used to western style undergarments. Brands on offer include mainstream favorites Victoria’s Secret and Topshop as well as high end options like Aubade, Agent Provocateur, and La Perla.
3. Jinzhiyuyue
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Want to come away from Shanghai with an outfit you wouldn’t be able to find elsewhere? Try qipao boutique Jinzhiyuyue. Qipao are traditional women’s dresses hailing from 1920s Shanghai. Jinzhiyuyue carries a wide variety of colors, patterns, lengths, and sizes, ensuring that you will find the perfect fit.
4. Le Lutin
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Don’t get it wrong, Le Lutin is high fashion, but it’s also hip, bringing western cult labels to Shanghai. Founded in 2009, the boutique has quickly gained devoted fans, even counting several local celebrities and fashion bloggers among its clientele. Owner Diana Tu religiously follows New York Fashion Week trends, but also welcomes Chinese designers and anyone else who fits in with the alternative aesthetic.
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