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LOCAL
TALK
XINLE
LU
1)
Hi Panda
Shanghai-based
brand Hi Panda makes a line of men’s, women’s, and kids’
apparel featuring a cute, yet demented bear. Hi Panda appears as a
shopaholic, pervy doctor, violent cyclist, among other things,
representing the vices and anger of
China
’s post-‘80s generation. T-shirts (RMB 198) and hats (RMB 60)
are top sellers, but the other apparel is equally impressive.
There are hip, high quality, jeans, jackets, hoodies, flip flops,
messenger bags and accessories. We like the shirts with tiny
prints of Panda peeking his head scowling face out of pockets.
143
Xinle Lu. Tel: 5404 1274
2)
Sideways
Since
Sideways changed management (about a year ago) its merch has
changed, but the aim is the same: mod madness. Racks near the
entrance contain a lot of mod-ish outfits that don’t quite hit
the mark, but come close. Look through the racks at the back of
the store to find authentic second-hand clothes from groovier
times. Sideways also has chequered shoes, smoking paraphernalia,
hats, specs, and Andy Warhol inspired jewellery. It’s boss.
144
Xinle Lu. Tel: 5404 5350
3)
Dusty
Another
streetwear chain is rubbing shoulders with The Source now. Dusty
of Hong Kong launched in
Shanghai
last winter with the opening of their shop on Xinle Lu. Their
niche is more pop-punk and less sporty than The Source, as
evidenced by the frequent use of skull prints, and smoking models
in their photoshoots. This store is for bad boys and girls … who
like stripes, more Andy Warhol mimicry, plaids, hot pink, cargo
pants for him, shorty shorts for her, and, inexplicably, an
assortment of clothing with movie stills of Gizmo from Gremlin
printed on them.
158-2
Xinle Lu. Tel: 6298 1913
4)
AAM
Perfect
for the history-lover on a budget, AAM (Ancient And Modern) stocks
the real deal antiques as well as modern furnishings done in Qing
Dynasty style. Reclaimed wood brings an air of authenticity to
some new pieces. All items are exquisitely crafted and cared for,
so the difference between old and new is negligible. You can even
get your own guardian lion here. The stone statue form, not a live
one, of course.
158-A
Xinle Lu. Tel: 5403 6556
5)
Shanghai
Station
One
antique shop not to be missed, Shanghai Station is small and
unpretentious, with a few dusty typewriters, old fans and lamps
that still work, chests of drawers, chairs hanging on the walls,
and interesting old photo books (free to peruse, not for sale).
Whether you want a big or small slice of
Shanghai
, there are lots of options from dressing tables down to tea sets.
159
Xinle Lu. Tel: 139 1719 3393 or 139 1778 7179
6)
#167
There
are some fascinating fascinators and retro hats in shop 167.
Although there’s no outdoor sign, there’s no mistaking this
shop, with its bright green walls and window display full of
feathers, tulle ballet tutus and costume jewellery. Inside, crazy
prints and hand-decorated hats line the tiny shop in neon colours
we haven’t seen in such abundance since the last time we watched
Point Break (that Keanu Reeves/Patrick Swayze surfer flick from
1991). A great place to stock up on tights, 167 has every colour
and pattern imaginable. Staff are happy to help you try things on.
167
Xinle Lu. Tel: 5405 0668
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