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Shanghai's 50 best shops
 
First published on 21 Nov 2011. Updated on 9 Jan 2012.

From indie designers and quirky boutiques, to highstreet brands and sprawling markets, Time Out counts down to the city's top stores. Browse the full list below, click on each section to read more and tell us what you think in the comments.

Win!

Disagree with our choices? Can't find your favourite shop on the list? Then let us know in the comments section below. The best comments will win one of these great prizes, from shops included in our list:

- A silk scarf worth 250RMB from 205 Boutique

- 500RMB gift voucher from Aegis

- Large vintage fabric apron worth 260RMB and soft clutch bag by Kaileeni from William the Beekeper

- Metal loop bracelet by Shanghai-based accessories designer Song Yang, worth 300RMB from Dong Liang Studio

- 300RMB Charge Card for Taobao.com

The deadline for entries is Friday 15 December
 

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Posted by : Claire, Website editor on 19/12/2011 15:18:27
Our comment competition has now closed. Congratulations to Alex Gruss, Shanghai J, Wayne LIn, Jessica, and HJT for your great comments across all the lists. We will email you directly to confirm details of how to receive your prizes. Thanks for commenting and keep letting us know your favourite shops in Shanghai.
Posted by : Shanghai J on 14/12/2011 17:18:50
I didn"t see much in they way of affordable jewelry on this list. One of my favorite stores is "Creative Jewels" at 236 Jinxian Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu. The store is lined wall to wall with jewerly, accessories, small purses, sunglasses, etc. It may take you some time to find what you are looking for, but they certainly have unique pieces that fit different types of styles. As always, be prepared for the store attendants to stalk you while shopping...
Posted by : Jake on 03/12/2011 20:09:34
@Alex GRuss - I think that "funky Vintage Spectacles Shop" that you talk of is Shanghai Code, number 28. Is SALT the same as Happy Salt? I like their knick knackery too; they"ve got a branch in Tianzifang and one on Yongjia Lu as well - great little shops, but they didn"t quite make the cut. As for IKEA, it"s a controversial choice, but as it says on the list, it"s our go-to furniture option even if we sometimes wish it weren"t
Posted by : Alex GRuss on 01/12/2011 18:36:23
Excellent and comprehensive list, BUT IKEA??? Really?? I would have rather listed SALT on Fuxing Lu for knick knack or the funky Vintage Spectacles Shop deep inside Tian Zi Fang
Posted by : Wayne Lin on 01/12/2011 18:11:54
NPC (New Project Center) on Changle Lu for pretty good selection of Nikes/Adidas shoes and high end street wear Top Toys at Yuanshen Stadium for the free skate park, chill parties, and laid back crew

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