Shopping in Shanghai During Golden Week

Here’s where to shop the homegrown Chinese design in Shanghai, during Golden Week and beyond.

Hermès-backed lifestyle brand Shang Xia is almost single-handedly challenging the perception of contemporary made-in-China handicrafts at its flagship Shang Xia Maison on styley Huaihai Zhong Lu. Step inside this striking paradox – a century-old, red-brick colonial building on the outside; a dreamy, bright-white, geometric Kengo Kuma-designed cave inside – to browse exquisitely crafted, classical clothing and jewellery, as well as Sino heritage-inspired furniture and homewares designed by Jiang Qiong Er. Peepers peeled for in-store exhibitions.

Modernistas may prefer one-stop multi-brand Labelhood Pillar, curated by Tasha Liu under the Dong Liang umbrella to spotlight the cream of homegrown, high-end fashion talent. Skip into this Fumin Lu lane house for three storeys of edgy clothing, accessories and footwear, by names like Uma Wang, Xu Zhi, Ms Min, Crush Cashmere, Matter Matters, and many more.

Complete the look by draping yourself with intricate handmade jewellery, accented with pearls, semi-precious and precious gems at Lilli's Shanghai. Pieces can be purchased prêt-à-sparkle or created bespoke – the in-house goldsmith service that can transform your old jewellery into a completely new piece is particularly natty. A covetable selection of silver bookmarks and money clips, silk purses, journals and photo albums make for great gifts.

Shang Xia Maison / 233 Huaihai Zhong Lu / Huangpu / +86 21 8014 3667 / 11am-9:30pm daily

Labelhood Pillar / 184 Fumin Lu / +86 21 3469 6926 / 10am-10pm daily

Lilli's Shanghai / 1D Maosheng Mansion / 1051 Xinzha Lu / Jingan / +86 21 6253 1469 / lillishanghai.com