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SHOPPING
Shanghai is a shoppers' paradise. You can find almost anything in
the city's plentiful markets, malls and boutiques, from traditional
items such as fine tea, porcelain and Art Deco antiques to the latest
fashions and contemporary art.
Shopping in Shanghai was once limited to cheap knock-offs and kitschy souvenirs, but now
big-name global luxury brands are courting the city's new wealthy classes with opulent flag-
ship stores and China-inspired product lines. Louis Vuitton opened its first China Maison and
largest Shanghai store across four levels at Plaza 66, while New York 'Jeweller to the Stars'
Harry Winston unveiled its largest global salon in a freestanding pavilion at Xintiandi.
Local designers and niche labels are also getting in on the act, taking advantage of the
dominant consumer spirit and easy access to raw materials to launch an array of exciting new
brands and boutiques. These can be found dotted around the former French Concession and
the streets near the Bund.
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