Check Out Shanghai's Most Amazing Flagship Stores
Shanghai has it all, especially when it comes to huge flagship stores. From clothing to shoes, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, electric fans, kitchenware, knives, coffee, you can find it all. Here are some of the best flagship stores in the city!
Boutique French perfume store in Xingye Taikoo Hui
La Cave du Parfumeur
As the world’s third (and Asia’s first) La Cave du Parfumeur venue, this flagship store perfectly replicates the brand’s classic style. Selling an assortment of the brand’s perfume, learn more about the art of perfume and pick up some of your favorite scents from the extensive collection here.
Providing a fun customization service as well, you can even curate your very own scent, packaged and named however you like!
Address: Xingye Taikoo Hui, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu
Alan Chan and LMVH first collaboration
Cha Ling Flagship Store
The first LMVH store that wasn’t designed by a French designer, Alan Chan won over CEO Lauren Boillot in one of their first meetings, as he presented the entire detailed store design to him. In his design, the tables looked like water droplets, and the wall patterns mimic mountain terrain.
Cha Ling’s products originate from old Pu’er tea leaves in Yunan, which boasts skin and other health benefits.
Address: L116, Xingye Taikoo Hui, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu
Customized Wedding Dresses
Lanyu’s Only Flagship Store
By the designer of the same name, the brand was established in 2005 and incorporates traditional Chinese handicraft with Western design, creating a series of unique, high-end wedding dresses. The dresses are based on the concept of “Just for love, Just for you”, where Lanyu hopes to provide each bride her dream dress.
Well-received by many celebrities, stars like Xie Na, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Olivia Palermo and Karlie Kloss have all worn this brand’s beautiful dresses.
Address: The Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
Prada’s tribute to the dynamic art movement
Prada’s First Global Concept Boutique Store
On the right of Plaza 66 entrance, Prada stuns all with its quirky 3-story store design of black and white marbled floors mixed with velvet and glass.
Focusing on dynamic art, the store looks different at every angle and is a tribute to the art of Cruz Diez.
Address: Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu
Classic Dior-styled store
Huadong District’s Largest Dior Flagship Store
The 3-story flagship location features the brand’s collection of women and menswear, jewelry and watches. Designed by the Paris Dior team, the store encapsulates the classic Dior style and the beauty and elegance of French design.
The flagship store’s first and second story space showcases 12 artistic homeware pieces, and reflects the brand’s elegant history. The basement houses Dior Homme, a VIP section with classic suits and customization services.
Address: Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu
Designed by the brand’s creative director, Tomas Maier
Bottega Veneta Plaza 66’s Flagship Store
As Bottega Veneta’s flagship store in Plaza 66, the store was conceptualized and designed by the brand’s creative director, Tomas Maier. It presents rich and unique visuals through its careful use of space.
Well-crafted shelves, suede walls, and Angora wool furniture are some of the design elements that go into this beautiful store, providing a private and luxurious shopping experience for its customers. The store also has Bottega Veneta’s own customization services that cater to different needs of its shoppers.
Address: Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu
Shanghai’s Victoria’s Secret Wonderland
China’s first Victoria’s Secret flagship store
China’s first Victoria’s Secret flagship store, the 4-story pink fantasy follows the style of the brand’s largest store in New York. See your favorite models walk the runway on their huge tv screens here, and purchase what they wore right off the racks.
The 2017 Victoria’s Secret runaway show in Shanghai saw the brand’s most luxurious collaboration to date, with renowned brand Balmain. And the entire collection went on sale in January of this year. Apart from bras and underwear, the collection includes handbags and other clothing options available.
Address: 222 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Housing all the brand’s limited edition items
China’s Largest Diptyque Flagship Store
Since its soft opening in June, the brand saw different themes and events, first with their classic ice-cream, then with the large wishing tree following the launch of its candles in Shanghai, 34 Saint Germain Boulevard, Christmas, and Turkish delight sale in celebration of Valentine’s day.
The event-filled brand features different products in line with the ongoing event, providing a refreshing look to shoppers all year round.
Address: L105, Xingye Taikoo Hui, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu
Specially crafted by founder, James Dyson
China’s First Dyson Experiential Store
China’s first Dyson Experiential Store features different cleaning products, vacuum cleaners, tools and air fresheners.
At the store, try out the different Dyson products to better understand the technology behind it. If you’re unsure, you can always ask one of the in-store consultants for some tips and info.
Address: Xingye Taikoo Hui, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu
A combination of life, passion and art
ZWilling China Headquarter Flagship Store
Spanning around 500 sqm, this flagship store has a culinary school section, a customer service centre and boutique store. Matteo Thun, a renowned Italian architect and designer, serves as one of the specially invited and in-house designers of the brand.
Incorporating both entertainment and food in one, pick up some cooking skills, find your latest inspiration or pick out a great gift here.
Address: 679 Chang Lin Lu
2,700 sqm “Coffee Heaven”
World’s Largest Starbucks Roastery
From its opening to now, the world’s largest Starbucks Roastery continues to outshine with over 10 different types of coffee beans, hundreds of flavors and a one-of-a-kind experience.
Apart from coffee, the roastery also serves Italian bakery brand Princi’s delicious pastries and baked goods, and Teavanna, Starbucks’ premium tea collection.
Address: N110 – N201, Xingye Taikoo Hui, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu
Food lover’s paradise consolidating international cuisines worldwide
China’s Largest City Super Flagship Store
The 4,000 ㎡ store in Xingye Taikoo Hui occupies almost half of the Taikoo Hui’s LG2. Featuring delicious foods from all around the world, expect caviar, Scottish smoked salmon and pretty much anything else you can think of.
The store also sells lifestyle products: stationery, beauty and cosmetics, and travel items, making it a one-stop shop.
Address: LG2, Xingye Taikoo Hui, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu
Fashion forward visuals and style
World’s Second Zara Creative Store
The world’s second creative store by Zara, this store spans over 2,200 sqm and adopts an eco-friendly concept. The interior store design creates a spacious feel, and incorporates RFID technology to allow shoppers to quickly and accurately locate each product, and staff to restock and meet customer requests.
Address: 1/F, Cloud Nine, 1018 Chang Ning Lu
A project 6 years in the making
World’s No. 5 and China’s First Hermes Maison Store
This 2,000 sqm, 4-story Hermes building sells scarves, leather goods, watches and jewelry on the first floor, women and menswear on the second, home goods on the third, and even has an art exhibition on the fourth.
Address: 217 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Save a trip to Berlin and shop here
World’s Second Adidas Original Concept Store
Apart from Berlin, Shanghai has the only other Adidas Originals store in the world. Artistic and stylish, the flagship store incorporates Shanghai culture and art into its design.
Address: Cachet Hotel Group, 939 Nanjing Xi Lu
Occupying a 5-story building on Huaihai Zhong Lu
Asia’s Largest Nike Flagship Store
At 3,700 sqm, this Nike flagship store is known for its huge space and extensive collection of over 1000 Nike pieces sold each season.
Address: 217 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Technology-led Sports Apparel Brand
World’s First Descente Flagship Store
With 82 years of history, fitness brand Descente is opening the country’s first flagship store at IAPM mall. The shop will also house the world’s first and largest indoor riding club.
Address: 4/F, IAPM Mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Right in the bustling Nanjing Xi Lu
China’s First Ermanno Scervino Flagship Store
At 300 sqm, see the beauty of Nanjing Xi Lu and shop the Italian luxury brand’s quality goods.
Address: 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu
World’s First Patek Philippe Maison
Patek Philippe Maison on the Bund
A total of 2 storys, the first floor displays Patek Philippe’s timepieces, and the second floor, the jewellry and handicraft collection. The second story also has a collectors’ meeting section that allows timepiece collector to share and interact with one another.
Address: Bund No. 2, 33 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
World class watch store
Swatch Shanghai Watch Store
After Swatch renovated Peace Hotel’s South building and incorporated an artistic theme, the building became a watch centre, featuring some of the brand’s best works. The original 3-story guest house has also been converted to an art centre, and invites artists to stay up to 6 months in the place for free, giving them time and space to develop their new works.
Address: 23 Nanjing Dong Lu
Showcasing seasonal quality watches
World’s Largest Breguet Shop
World’s 33rd but largest Breguet store, the store’s top floor is a museum featuring pieces made by the brand throughout the years. This includes pieces since the brand’s establishment in 1775 to today.
Address: Langham Xintiandi Hotel, 168 Taicang Lu
Only boutique store with a VIP Club
World’s Largest Blancpain Store
Blancpain’s Xintiandi flagship store offers high-end and limited editino watches, and is the brand’s only store in the world with a VIP section, to cater to the needs of its VIP members. The shop’s second story has an open concept, well-equipped repair section, where customers can watch on as the skilled craftsmen repair the watches back to tip top conditions.
Address: Taicang Lu
Combining the best and traditional architecture style
World’s Largest Harry Winston Store
King of all diamonds, and luxury jewellry brand store, Harry Winston, has opened its largest flagship store in Xintiandi. Featuring all its classic pieces here, and incorporating traditional Chinese design in its space, the store has 3 distinct zones – jewellry exhibition section, wedding rings section, and high-end watch section.
Address: 1/F, Langham Hotel, 99 Madang Lu
Brand’s largest coffee and product store
World’s Largest Vivienne Westwood Concept Store
The world’s largest Vivienne Westwood concept store, the space comes with a café section and features the complete range of the brand’s products. Designed by Vivienne Westwood herself, this is definitely for all Westwood fans and fashionistas.
Address: L208 & 209, K11 Art Shopping Centre, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Byzantine-style with a private fitting room
World’s Largest and China’s First Dolce & Gabbana Flagship Store
Adopting a Byzantine style of satin and dark red carpets, the luxurious Dolce and Gabbana flagship store aims to provide shoppers an exclusive, quality and private shopping experience.
Address: L208 & 209, K11 Art Shopping Centre, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Inspired by Tory’s childhood home style
World’s Largest Tory Burch Flagship Store
With a lovely fitting area that provides female shoppers a private and luxurious shopping experience, the store adopts a Byzantines style, with the use of satin material and deep red carpet.
Address: Jing’an Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu
Brand’s only store with a hand-painted map of Shanghai
China’s Largest Paul Smith Flagship Store
The second largest Paul Smith store in the world, and the largest in China, get the best of Paul Smith and feel his bubbly personality and passion for his art at the Kerry Centre flagship store.
Address: Jing’an Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu
Bringing the London retail experience to your doorstep
Asia’s Largest Burberry Flagship Store
Spanning 3 storys at Jing’an Kerry Centre, the flagship store has a events centre, entertainment center, as well as a accessories shop. The store’s design is inspired by the brand’s global flagship in London, and allows customers to immerse themselves in all facets of the brand.
Address: Jing’an Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu
A collaborative work by British and American designers
China’s Largest Coach Modern Luxury Concept Store
The largest modern luxury concept store by Coach in china, the store’s look and feel was masterfully crafted by Coach’s executive creative director, Stuart Vevers, and famous American architect, William Sofield.
Address: Hong Kong Plaza, Huaihai Zhong Lu
Consolidation of Uniqlo’s best seasonal pieces and collaboration
World Largest Uniqlo Flagship Store
Apart from Uniqlo, the flagship store also sells GU, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam and PLST brands. On the fifth floor, the shop also features the Magic-for-all collection a collaboration between Uniqlo and Walt Disney.
Address: 887 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Muji’s first café concept store
Muji’s Largest Flagship Store
A great place to hangout with friends, Muji’s largest flagship store on Huaihai Zhong Lu consists of Muji Books, Open Muji, Aroma Labo, Café & Meal Muji, Muji Yourself, IDÉE and more.
Address: 755 Huahai Zhong Lu
Combining both athletic and fashion in one brand
Gap’s Largest China Flagship Store
GAP863 is China’s largest flagship store, and totals of 2 floors – the first catering to women and menswear, and the second to children and the “gap body” loungewear range. This is the first Chinese shop that collaborated with the American team to feature the “gap body” collection.
Address: 863 Nanjing Xi Lu
America’s Renowned National Fashion Brand
Old Navy China’s Flagship Store
A household brand in America, Old Navy caters to everyone in the family. In China’s flagship store, the 2,000 sqm shop has a total of 3 floors, offering clothes for women, men, children and toddlers, as well as an Activewear range for fitness junkies.
Address: 1728 Nanjing Xi Lu
8seconds only overseas flagship store
8seconds Flagship Store
At over 3,531 sqm, the store sells womenwear on the first floor, and menswear on the second. On the second floor, they also have a dedicated GD section, selling similar pieces worn by the renowned celebrity himself.
Address: 774 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Consolidating the worl’d latest and best fashion trends
Greater China’s First Forever 21 Flagship Superstore
Spanning 8,000 sqm and totalling 4 floors, the Forever 21 shop caters to ladies, males and children, and even sells hoes and accessories. With something for everyone, deck yourself in the latest trends and style.
Address: 1 – 4/F, Nanjing Building, No. 382 Henan Zhong Lu
A one-of-a-kind retail experience
Asia’s First Disney World Store
The Disney World shop often offers slightly different products and collections as compared to the Lujiazui branch. At Disney World, they have a high-tech mirror, who while can’t answer you on who is the fairest of them all, will be able to transform you into a Disney princess. With over 7,000 Disney products, here is the place to pick out the perfect Disney gift.
Address: No. 255 801 Shendi Xi Lu
Large-scale lego sculpture that took 2 years to complete
Asia’s Largest Lego Flagship Store
Within Shanghai Disney Town, the Lego flagship store is Asia’s largest and the World’s second largest flagship store. Not only can you purchase all of the lego products, you can experience the beauty of Lego, including a self-assembling Lego team and Lego sculptures.
Address: No. 255 660 and 665 Shendi Xi Lu
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