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Santa Maria Novella Opens First Directly Operated Flagship in China at Shanghai's Plaza 66
The Florentine legacy perfumer has opened its first directly operated boutique in China at Shanghai's Plaza 66, a space designed to connect Italian and Chinese botanical traditions. The store's architecture and product range draw on the brand's historic Florence flagship, housed in a 13th-century chapel.
Shanghai's Levelup Games Bets on Wuxia and British Horror to Take Chinese Titles Global
Founded in 2024, the small cross-border publisher splits a dozen-or-so staff between Shanghai and Los Angeles, with a two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker quietly advising on narrative.
Song Yadong's Road From Sacramento to Shanghai Leads to UFC Main Event
Almost nine years after his UFC debut in Shanghai, China's Song Yadong returns as a top-10 bantamweight to face undefeated grappler Umar Nurmagomedov on August 29, 2026.
Rockbund Art Museum Turns Five Floors Into a Hands-On ‘Youth Palace’
Curator X Zhu-Nowell has transformed Shanghai’s Rockbund Art Museum into a provisional Children’s Palace, with five floors of interactive installations and artist-led programming.
Slide Decks Replace Matchmaking Parents at Shanghai Qixi Event
On China's Valentine's Day, a Shanghai gathering asks friends to pitch each other to a crowd of singles, giving the city's marriage market a Gen Z upgrade.
NikeSKIMS Signals Mainland China Debut With Shanghai Hoardings
NikeSKIMS, the women's activewear brand from Nike and Kim Kardashian's SKIMS, has teased its first mainland China store with hoardings in Shanghai reading 'Coming Fall 2026'.
Thai Perfumer Pañpuri Opens First Mainland China Store in Shanghai
Thai niche fragrance brand Pañpuri has opened its first Mainland China boutique at HKRI Taikoo Hui in Shanghai, as it looks to tap China's fragrance boom with its sensory, skinification-focused oil products.
Nomadic 'Shanzhai MFA' Blurs Art, Fashion, and Education Across China
Shanzhai MFA, a nomadic artist collective founded in 2023, is redefining art education with low-residency programs across rural China and a recent two-week takeover of a Shanghai fashion-and-art space.
SpongeBob's Background Fish Become Unlikely Stars in Shanghai Exhibition
A new Shanghai exhibition turns SpongeBob's overlooked background fish into icons of everyday burnout, tapping into China's 'ugly-cute' aesthetic.
Perfumer H and Dongliang Team Up on Shanghai-Inspired Magnolia Scent
Perfumer H has created Magnolia Tree, a new fragrance developed exclusively with Chinese multibrand retailer Dongliang. The scent celebrates the magnolia flower that defines Shanghai’s springtime.
Shanghai’s ‘Avocado Lady’ Transformed Local Grocery Scene
For decades, Jiang Qin’s tiny grocery on Wulumuqi Road supplied Shanghai’s international community with avocados and other imported foods, earning her the nickname 'Avocado Lady.'
Shanghai's 'Beer Lady' Turned a Grocery Store into a Craft Beer Hub
Yindi Zhang, known as the Beer Lady of Shanghai, grew a small neighborhood grocery into a beloved craft beer destination with multiple stores, surviving the pandemic by converting a suburban store into a central kitchen.
Shanghai’s Latest Eateries Redefine East-West Fusion
A wave of Shanghai restaurants is moving beyond traditional fusion to create menus where Italian techniques and Chinese flavors blend seamlessly, as seen at Yaya’s and its spinoff Nono’s.
MINISO Opens Permanent Gallery in Shanghai to Foster Original IP
MINISO has launched a permanent gallery in Shanghai as part of a strategic shift from licensed character merchandise to developing its own artists and original characters.
Shanghai Opera House Set to Open in 2026 as Striking New Cultural Landmark
Designed by Norwegian firm Snøhetta, the Shanghai Opera House is scheduled to open later in 2026, featuring a design inspired by traditional Chinese folding fans. The venue will focus on large-scale performing arts and innovative productions.