Zuczug – colorful and comfy fabric
Sanlitun Village North has finally begun attracting customers now that new stores have opened. One recent example is Zuczug, a local designer brand established by Shanghai designer Wang Yiyang in 2002, which launched its early fall collection last week.
September 8, 2010 Filed under Shopping
Autumn shoes and handbags
When Beijing is sunny, yet itās dry and comfortable to walk around, you know the end of summer is near. For stores, that means the return of fur boots and dark leather bags.
September 8, 2010 Filed under Shopping
Quality health-care products
The increasing demand for health supplements has led to every local pharmacy, supermarket and department store packing their shelves with a selection of vitamins, herbal medicines and related products. With so many choices, one may feel quite overwhelmed ā especially when there are too many even for the storesā staff to keep straight.
September 8, 2010 Filed under Shopping
Preparing for the fall and the winter
Thousands of Western-educated Chinese young adults are moving back to China to build their careers in different areas, instilling new concepts into old industries ā like fashion. Beijing Today spoke with some independent brands and designers to see what they have come for the cold season.
September 2, 2010 Filed under Shopping
Artisan soap from Provence
France has a long history making quality natural soap. One of its famous brands, Pre de Provence, just entered China with the opening of a flagship store near The Place.
August 27, 2010 Filed under Shopping
Functional Kitchenware from Taobao
In recent years, more and more unique kitchenware brands have entered the local market. Most of them are available at high-end department stores and cost a fortune.
August 27, 2010 Filed under Shopping
Toy houses
The toy house at Gulou Dong Dajie is a popular hangout for teenagers and adults. Apart from automobile and plane models, it also has many timeless action figures, like Transformers, Barbie dolls, Spider-Man and Iron Man.
August 27, 2010 Filed under Shopping
Popular Taiwanese deisgn store opens in Beijing
Taiwanese industrial designer Jeff Shi recently opened a branch of his Taipei-based design shop Dragonfly in Beijing, bringing the city an added touch of creativity.
August 18, 2010 Filed under Shopping
Shop for the last month of summer
And just like that, as the calendar turns to August, the weather changes: gone are the unbearable humidity and heat ā a sign that the summer of 2010 is on its last legs.
August 11, 2010 Filed under Shopping
Modern and classic furniture from local designers
Fake antique furniture from Gaobeidian may look fine in most homes, but it isnāt the preferred choice of selective customers. With demand for classy, authentic pieces on the rise, more local designers are turning to modern designs and applying their vision to making functional, aesthetic pieces for homes and offices.
August 4, 2010 Filed under Shopping






