The Urban Edit
Feiyue – you heard it here first, folks. That is, unless you are already down with this Chinese sneaker brand founded in Shanghai in the 1920s. Plenty of Chinese over a certain age will remember owning a pair of these in their youth– think of them as the Adidas Superstar / Converse All-Star / Dunlop Greenflash of the east. They rock.
A shopping adventure to flea markets like Silk Street and Yashow is a Beijing rite of passage. Thousands of stalls bulging with counterfeit delights can be a whole lot of fun, but beware: the feisty, multi-lingual vendors are experts at parting buyers with their hard-earned cash. To avoid paying more than you should, check out our ten tips on how to bargain in Beijing Silk Market!
We’re always on the look out for artisanal, well-made-in-China products, and one of our favourite discoveries of the past few months has been Tu Textiles, a Beijing based design studio producing gorgeous China-inspired prints on eco-friendly fabrics. In fact their cushions are so lovely, you’ll be able to spot them in the bedrooms at the soon-to-open Temple Hotel any day now. Confirmation of their quality if ever we heard it.
They’re here! Bespoke Beijing is proud to announce its rather beautiful set of Beijing Gift Vouchers (if we do say so ourselves). Each one guarantees the recipient an unforgettable Beijing experience. So what are you waiting for? Choose your favourite and then get in touch with us directly at [email protected] to purchase.
Closed Doors & Petit Fours: A Secret Boutique Shopping + Lunch Experience
Perfect for: The ladies in your life
Three easy steps to becoming more likeable:
Now we can’t really help you with the first two (well we could, but it would look funny), so you’ll be pleased to know that we can help you with the third. The reason? (cue drum roll) – because we’ve just launched a set of 10 Bespoke Beijing Gift Card Vouchers!
This new Danish design hub in the heart of Beijing’s Sanlitun district boasts a shop, a café, a restaurant, a bar and a bakery.
